Lance 1130 User manual

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Lance Trailer
Owner’s
Manual
WARNING
This User’s Manual contains safety information and
instructions for your trailer.
You must read this manual before loading or towing
your trailer.
You must follow all safety precautions and
instructions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ........................... 7
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................... 9
COVERAGE PROVIDED.............................................. 9
OWNER’S OBLIGATION ............................................. 9
EXCLUSIONS.............................................................. 9
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................... 11
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS
AND SIGNAL WORDS........................................... 11
MAJOR HAZARDS .................................................. 13
IMPROPER SIZING OF THE TRAILER
TO THE TOW VEHICLE......................................... 13
DRIVING TOO FAST.................................................. 13
FAILURE TO ADJUST DRIVING BEHAVIOR
WHEN TOWING A TRAILER.................................. 13
TRAILER NOT PROPERLY COUPLED
TO THE HITCH ...................................................... 13
PROPER USE OF SAFETY CHAINS......................... 14
PROPER CONNECTION OF
BREAKAWAY SWITCH .......................................... 14
MATCHING TRAILER AND HITCH............................ 14
WORN TIRES, LOOSE WHEELS
AND LUG NUTS .................................................... 14
IMPROPER LOADING ............................................... 15
UNSAFE WEIGHT AND LOAD DISTRIBUTION ........ 16
SHIFTING CARGO .................................................... 16
INOPERABLE BRAKES, LIGHTS
OR MIRRORS ........................................................ 17
HAZARDS FROM MODIFYING
YOUR TRAILER ..................................................... 17
HAZARDS FROM EQUIPMENT ................................ 17
GENERATOR ............................................................ 17
SHORE POWER........................................................ 17
PROPANE FUEL SYSTEM ........................................ 18
TRAILER TOWING GUIDE ........................................ 19
SAFE TRAILER TOWING GUIDELINES.................... 19
SAFETY WARNING LABELS ON YOUR TRAILER.... 20
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS.............................. 21
WELCOME .............................................................. 23
CUSTOMER RELATIONS INFORMATION ............ 24
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION....................................... 25
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL.................... 26
PRODUCT CHANGES .............................................. 26
OWNER’S INFORMATION PACKAGE ...................... 26
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY....................................... 27
PLANNING AND PREPARATION .............................. 27
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ......................... 27
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ............................... 29
TRAILER TIRE INFORMATION.................................. 29
STEPS FOR DETERMINING CORRECT
LOAD LIMITS OF THE TRAILER............................ 29
TRAILERS 10,000 POUNDS GVWR
OR LESS................................................................ 30
STEPS FOR DETERMINING CORRECT
LOAD LIMITS OF THE TOW VEHICLE.................. 30
TIRE SAFETY – EVERYTHING RIDES ON IT............ 30
SAFETY FIRST – BASIC TIRE MAINTENANCE ........ 31
FINDING YOUR VEHICLE’S RECOMMENDED
TIRE PRESSURE AND LOAD LIMITS.................... 31
UNDERSTANDING TIRE PRESSURE
AND LOAD LIMITS ................................................ 31
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE................................... 31
STEPS FOR MAINTAINING PROPER
TIRE PRESSURE................................................... 31
TIRE SIZE .................................................................. 32
TIRE TREAD .............................................................. 32
TIRE BALANCE AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT ............. 32
TIRE REPAIR ............................................................. 32
TIRE FUNDAMENTALS ............................................. 32
INFORMATION ON TRAILER TIRES......................... 32
TIRE SAFETY TIPS.................................................... 33
PREVENTING TIRE DAMAGE................................... 33
TIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST ....................................... 33
LUGNUT TORQUE SEQUENCE............................... 35
USING TORQUE WRENCHES.................................. 35
SETTING TORQUE VALUE ON A DIAL
INDICATOR WRENCH........................................... 35
SETTING TORQUE VALUE ON A
ADJUSTABLE DIAL WRENCH .............................. 35
CHECK LUGNUT TORQUE BEFORE
EVERY TRIP........................................................... 35
PRE-TRIP PROCEDURE ........................................... 35
WHEEL REINSTALLATION PROCEDURE................ 36
FOLLOW-UP PROCEDURE ...................................... 36
COUPLING TO THE TOW VEHICLE ..................... 37
TRAILER ACCESSORIES/EQUIPMENT ................... 37
USE AN ADEQUATE TOW VEHICLE
AND HITCH ........................................................... 37
TRAILER INFORMATION .......................................... 37
MANUFACTURER ..................................................... 37
DATE OF MANUFACTURE........................................ 37
GAWR........................................................................ 38
GVWR........................................................................ 38
PSIC .......................................................................... 38
VIN............................................................................. 38
VEHICLE TYPE.......................................................... 38
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT.................................. 38
TOW VEHICLE .......................................................... 38
OVERALL CARRYING AND TOWING
CAPACITY OF VEHICLE........................................ 38
TOWING HITCH ........................................................ 38
SUSPENSION SYSTEM............................................ 38
BRAKE CONTROLLER.............................................. 38
SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ............................................... 38
HEAVY DUTY FLASHER ........................................... 39
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ..................................... 39
HEAVY DUTY ENGINE OIL COOLING SYSTEM ...... 39
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER ........... 39
FIRE EXTINGUISHER ............................................... 39
EMERGENCY FLARES AND EMERGENCY
TRIANGLE REFLECTORS ..................................... 39

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COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING THE TRAILER
COUPLING ............................................................ 39
HITCH........................................................................ 39
SAFETY CHAINS....................................................... 39
TRAILER LIGHTING (AND BRAKING)
CONNECTOR........................................................ 39
BREAKAWAY SWITCH .............................................. 39
JACK ......................................................................... 39
COUPLERS ............................................................... 40
BALL HITCH COUPLER............................................ 40
WEIGHT-CARRYING HITCH...................................... 40
WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH ............................... 40
BEFORE COUPLING THE TRAILER TO
THE TOW VEHICLE............................................... 41
PREPARE THE COUPLER AND HITCH.................... 41
COUPLE THE TRAILER TO THE TOW VEHICLE ..... 42
ATTACHING THE SAFETY CHAINS ......................... 42
BRAKES .................................................................... 42
ATTACH AND TEST THE BREAKAWAY SYSTEM .... 43
CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CABLE...................... 44
UNCOUPLING THE TRAILER ................................... 44
TRAILER WITH FIFTH WHEEL PIN BOX
AND DROP-LEG JACKS........................................ 44
BEFORE COUPLING THE TRAILER TO
THE TOW VEHICLE............................................... 45
ADJUST HITCH HEIGHT .......................................... 45
PREPARE THE FIFTH WHEEL COUPLER................ 45
COUPLE THE TRAILER TO THE TOW VEHICLE ..... 45
RAISE THE DROP-LEG JACKS................................. 45
ATTACH AND TEST THE BREAKAWAY SYSTEM .... 46
CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CABLE...................... 46
AXLES ....................................................................... 47
TRAILER AND TOW VEHICLE ............................... 49
MATCHING TRAILER AND TOW VEHICLE .............. 49
TIRES ........................................................................ 49
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO TOW VEHICLE..... 50
WEIGHING YOUR UNIT............................................ 50
WEIGH THE TOW VEHICLE ..................................... 50
WEIGH THE TRAILER ............................................... 50
COMBINED WEIGHT OF TOW VEHICLE
AND TRAILER........................................................ 50
ON THE ROAD ........................................................ 51
LOADING................................................................... 51
STORAGE ................................................................. 51
PREPARING FOR TRAVEL........................................ 51
CHECKING THE TRAILER BEFORE AND
DURING EACH TOW............................................. 51
PRE-TRIP CHECKS................................................... 51
POST-TRIP CLEAN-UP.............................................. 51
SAFE DRIVING RULES ............................................. 52
CAMPGROUND REGULATIONS .............................. 52
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS ...................................... 52
LOADING THE TRAILER ........................................ 55
TONGUE WEIGHT .................................................... 55
LOADING CARGO..................................................... 56
PREPARING THE TRAILER FOR LOADING ............. 57
LOADING THE GARAGE AREA ................................ 57
BREAKING-IN A NEW TRAILER ............................ 59
RETIGHTEN LUG NUTS AT FIRST 10,
25 & 50 MILES....................................................... 59
ADJUST BRAKE SHOES AT FIRST 200 MILES........ 59
SYNCHRONIZING THE BRAKE SYSTEM ................ 59
TIRE PRESSURE....................................................... 59
LIVING WITH YOUR TRAILER ............................... 61
LEVELING AND STABILIZATION .............................. 61
LEVELING PROCEDURES........................................ 61
EFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUPANCY.............. 62
FIRE AND SAFETY ................................................. 65
FIRE EXTINGUISHER ............................................... 65
SMOKE DETECTOR ................................................. 65
COMBINATION CARBON MONOXIDE
AND PROPANE LEAK DETECTOR ....................... 66
OPERATION .............................................................. 66
VISUAL AND AUDIBLE ALARM SIGNALS ................ 66
CO ALARM ................................................................ 66
PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING A
CO ALARM ............................................................ 67
PROPANE GAS ALARM ............................................ 67
PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING A
GAS ALARM .......................................................... 67
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ........................................ 69
12-VOLT DC SYSTEM ............................................... 69
BATTERY AND COMPARTMENT.............................. 69
BATTERY TERMINOLOGY........................................ 69
BATTERY INFORMATION ......................................... 70
BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS ...................... 70
BATTERY CHARGING............................................... 70
SYSTEMS MONITOR PANEL.................................... 71
WATER PUMP CONTROL SWITCH.......................... 71
MONITOR PANEL – LEVEL INDICATOR
SWITCH(S) ............................................................ 71
WATER HEATER IGNITION SWITCH........................ 71
FUSES....................................................................... 71
INTERIOR LIGHTING ................................................ 71
PARK CABLE INLET.................................................. 72
ROOF MOUNTED TV ANTENNA .............................. 72
120-VOLT AC SYSTEM.............................................. 72
120-VOLT POWER CORD ......................................... 72
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER ............................ 73
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER .............. 74
GASOLINE OR PROPANE POWERED
GENERATORS ...................................................... 74
LOADING THE GENERATOR.................................... 75
TYPICAL APPLIANCE LOADS................................... 75
POWER VS. ALTITUDE ............................................. 75
SLIDE-OUT ROOM SYSTEM ................................. 77
SYSTEM OPERATION............................................... 77
NORMAL OPERATION.............................................. 77
MANUAL OVERRIDE OPERATION ........................... 77
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE................... 78
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ................................ 78
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ............................... 78
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 78

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PROPANE GAS SYSTEM ....................................... 79
BTU’S ........................................................................ 79
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................... 79
FILLING PROPANE TANK ......................................... 80
USING PROPANE SYSTEM ...................................... 80
PROPANE AT LOW TERMPERATURES.................... 81
COMBO CARBON MONOXIDE AND
PROPANE LEAK DETECTOR................................ 81
PROPANE GAS FUEL SYSTEM................................ 81
PROPANE GAS SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 82
FRESH WATER SYSTEM ....................................... 83
WATER PUMP ........................................................... 83
WATER TANK FILL .................................................... 83
CITY WATER CONNECTION .................................... 84
WATER SYSTEM DRAIN ........................................... 84
SANITIZING FRESH WATER SYSTEM ..................... 84
WATER FILTER.......................................................... 84
SHOWER................................................................... 85
EXTERIOR WASH STATION ..................................... 85
WATER TANK ENCLOSURE ..................................... 85
WASTE SYSTEM ..................................................... 87
FRESH WATER FLUSH TOILET................................ 87
BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK .............................. 87
DUMPING THE HOLDING TANKS............................ 87
HOLDING TANK CARE/MAINTENANCE .................. 88
BLACK TANK FLUSH ................................................ 88
EQUIPMENT ............................................................ 89
ROOF ........................................................................ 89
COMPARTMENT DOORS ......................................... 89
WATER HEATER ACCESS DOOR............................ 89
REFRIGERATOR ACCESS DOOR............................ 89
VENTS....................................................................... 89
ROOF VENTS............................................................ 89
FANTASTIC ROOF VENT.......................................... 89
EXTERIOR LIGHTING ............................................... 90
ENTRY DOOR ........................................................... 90
WINDOWS................................................................. 90
AWNINGS.................................................................. 90
SLIDE-OUT COVER .................................................. 91
EXTERIOR WASH STATION ..................................... 91
ENTRY STEP............................................................. 91
INTERIOR STORAGE................................................ 91
BATHROOM .............................................................. 91
TOILET ...................................................................... 91
GALLEY ..................................................................... 91
DINETTE CUSHIONS................................................ 91
DINETTE CONVERSION BENCH SEATING............. 92
SOFA CONVERSION ................................................ 92
FREE STANDING FURNITURE ................................. 92
MINI-BLINDS ............................................................. 92
FOLDING DIVIDER DOOR ........................................ 92
FOLD DOWN BUNK.................................................. 92
FOLD DOWN TENT................................................... 92
APPLIANCES .......................................................... 95
LIGHTING PROPANE APPLIANCES......................... 95
REFRIGERATOR ....................................................... 95
OPERATING TIPS ..................................................... 95
RANGE/OVEN........................................................... 95
MICROWAVE OVEN.................................................. 96
AUTOMATIC IGNITION WATER HEATER
W/120V HEATING ELEMENT ................................ 96
FORCED AIR FURNACE........................................... 97
ROOF MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONER..................... 97
THERMOSTAT........................................................... 98
INSPECTION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .... 99
INSPECTION AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS......... 99
TRAILER STRUCTURE.............................................. 99
EXTERIOR GRAPHICS............................................ 100
SEALANT RENEWAL .............................................. 100
DOORS AND WINDOWS ........................................ 101
AIR CONDITIONER ................................................. 101
OVERHEAD VENTS ................................................ 101
SKYLIGHT ............................................................... 101
SLIDE-OUTS ........................................................... 101
TRAILER BRAKES................................................... 101
INITIAL INSPECTION .............................................. 101
PERIODIC INSPECTION ......................................... 101
ELECTRIC BRAKES ................................................ 101
BREAKAWAY SWITCH ............................................ 101
TOW VEHICLE OPERATED ELECTRIC BRAKES... 102
MAGNETS FOR ALL ELECTRIC BRAKES.............. 102
TRAILER CONNECTION TO TOW VEHICLE.......... 102
COUPLER AND BALL ............................................. 102
FIFTH WHEEL KINGPIN ......................................... 102
LANDING LEG OR JACK ........................................ 102
LIGHTS AND SIGNALS........................................... 102
WIRING.................................................................... 102
BATTERY................................................................. 102
TIRES ...................................................................... 103
WHEEL RIMS .......................................................... 103
WHEEL BEARINGS................................................. 103
GREASE FITTING LUBRICATED BEARINGS ......... 103
LUG NUTS............................................................... 103
LUG NUT TIGHTENING (TORQUE)........................ 103
TIRE CHANGING .................................................... 105
USE AND CARE OF THE TENT.............................. 105
PREVENTING MILDEW........................................... 105
CLEANING .............................................................. 105
SUN & ULTRAVIOLET RAYS ................................... 105
ANIMALS ................................................................. 105
SEAM SEALING ...................................................... 105
CONDENSATION.................................................... 106
ZIPPERS.................................................................. 106
FABRIC & MICRO MESH TEARS............................ 106
INTERIOR ODOR .................................................... 106
UPHOLSTERY AND DRAPES ................................. 106
WALL AND CEILING PANELS................................. 106
FLOORS AND CARPETING .................................... 106
WOOD PRODUCT CARE........................................ 107
LAMINATE TOP CARE ............................................ 107
POWER RANGE HOOD .......................................... 107

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REFRIGERATOR ..................................................... 107
DRAINS ................................................................... 107
SHOWER CARE ...................................................... 107
SINK CARE.............................................................. 107
TRAILER INSPECTION AND SERVICE
INTERVALS.......................................................... 108
WINTERIZATION ................................................... 109
OPERATING IN FREEZING CONDITIONS ............. 109
STORAGE ............................................................... 109
SHORT-TERM STORAGE........................................ 109
LONG-TERM STORAGE ......................................... 109
STORAGE BELOW FREEZING ............................... 109
WINTERIZING METHOD......................................... 110
WATER HEATER BYPASS....................................... 110
RE-ACTIVATING TRAILER AFTER STORAGE........ 111
OUTSIDE AREA ...................................................... 111
12-VOLT SYSTEM ................................................... 111
FRESH WATER SYSTEM ........................................ 111
PROPANE SYSTEM ................................................ 111
GENERAL................................................................ 111
120-VOLT SYSTEM ................................................. 111
MAINTENANCE....................................................... 111
TYPICAL BULBS AND FUSES ................................ 111
HITCH SYSTEMS .................................................. 112
SCHEMATICS ....................................................... 113
SEVEN PIN TAILER ELECTRICAL CONECTORS... 114
12 VOLT SYSTEM ................................................... 115
12 VOLT EXTERIOR CIRCUITS............................... 116
12 VOLT INTERIOR CIRCUITS WIRING.................. 117
SLIDEOUT CIRCUIT WIRING.................................. 118
MONITOR PANEL WIRING ..................................... 119
CD PLAYER SPEAKER WIRING.............................. 120
RVP COLEMAN THERMOSTAT WIRING................ 121
TV ANTENNA WIRING ............................................ 122
PORTABLE SAT – TV ANTENNA WIRING .............. 123
120 VOLT SYSTEM ................................................. 124
120 VOLT CIRCUITS WIRING ................................. 125
WATER HEATER DSI/120V WIRING....................... 126
TYPICAL DRAIN PLUMBING SYSTEM ................... 127
TYPICAL FRESH WATER SYSTEM......................... 128
TYPICAL PROPANE SYSTEM................................. 129
SUPPLIERS SERVICE PHONE AND
INTERNET LISTING .............................................. 130

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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
For identification purposes it is recommended that you write the trailer serial number inside your trailer. Pick a spot
behind a drawer or inside a cabinet. Protect yourself from possible theft and be able to identify your property.
You should keep a copy of this information at home. If the unit is ever stolen, the police can use the appliance
serial numbers to identify the unit. It is also handy to have when service is needed.
PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO COMPLETE THE INFORMATION. IT WILL BE
A HANDY REFERENCE FOR YOU.
Your Name Trailer Model
Serial Name Purchase Date
Dealer Name Entry Door Key Number
Address
Insurance Policy Number Agent’s Name
Agent’s Phone Number
Air Conditioner Range/Oven
Manufacturer Manufacturer Atwood
Model Model
Serial Number Serial Number
Furnace Refrigerator
Manufacturer Hydroflame Manufacturer Norcold
Model Model
Serial Number Serial Number
Generator Stereo
Manufacturer Manufacturer
Model Model
Serial Number Serial Number
Microwave Oven TV
Manufacturer Manufacturer
Model Model
Serial Number Serial Number
Water Heater
Manufacturer Atwood
Model G6A
Serial Number

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LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BY LANCE CAMPER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
(“LANCE”) SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
Lance warrants to the original end user purchaser (“Owner”) of this Trailer (“Trailer”) to be free of defects in materi-
als and workmanship and for structural integrity, under normal use, with reasonable care and maintenance, for one
(1) year from the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”), subject to the exclusions given below.
COVERAGE PROVIDED
Within the Warranty Period, Lance is obligated to repair or replace any part covered by this warranty proven defec-
tive. In the event of such an occurrence, the Owner should contact the selling dealer for a service appointment. If it
is not possible to return to the selling dealer, call the Lance Factory Service Department, and they will provide you
with the location of the nearest authorized dealer or repair facility. The cost of transporting the Trailer to the dealer or
service center shall be incurred and paid for by the Owner.
This is the only warranty given with the purchase of the Trailer other than express or implied warranties given by the
component manufacturers. Any warranties implied by law are limited to the Warranty Period. Any other warranty,
express or implied, not provided for in this Limited Warranty is waived by the Owner, to the extent allowed by law.
OWNER’S OBLIGATION
The purchaser must notify Lance or a Lance authorized dealer of any defect promptly upon discovery.
Warranty repairs by a non Lance Trailer dealer or service center must be approved by the Lance Factory Ser-
vice Department prior to any work being started.
EXCLUSIONS
The scope of this warranty is expressly limited to only items actually constructed by Lance. Lance therefore makes
no warranty with respect to component parts constructed or assembled by other manufacturers, including, but not
limited to, all electrical devices (TV, sound systems, DVD player, antennas, batteries, etc.), the propane appliances,
electrical appliances, heaters, refrigerators, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, lights, entrance door and windows.
Such component parts may be warranted by their respective manufacturers, and copies of such warranties are
included with the Trailer.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by or related to (1) normal wear and tear, (2) accidents, abuse,
misuse or negligence, (3) failure to comply with instructions contained in the Owner’s Manual, (4) any alteration or
modification of the Trailer, or (5) environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, road salt, hail, or windstorm.
Nor does this warranty apply to parts made out of cloth, leather, wood, paint, or chrome, which have been affected
by airborne fallout, including, but not limited to, chemicals and tree sap.
No payment or other compensation will be made for incidental expenses, including, but not limited to, towing, tele-
phone, transportation, lodging, travel, gasoline, loss of pay or indirect or consequential damage including, but not
limited to, loss of use of the Trailer, inconvenience, damage or injury to person or property, or loss of revenue, which
might be paid, incurred or sustained by reason of manufacturer’s defect covered by this warranty. Lance does not
warranty equipment or accessories installed at any dealership or other place of business, or by any other party.
As the manufacturer of the Trailer that you purchased, Lance does not know the purpose you have in mind for your
tow vehicle and Trailer, nor does Lance know the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”) of your tow vehicle. There-
fore, Lance makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the performance of your tow vehicle
with the Trailer or whether the match up of your tow vehicle and Trailer exceeds the GVWR as specified by your tow
vehicle’s manufacturer. Specifically, there is no express or implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for the
particular match of your tow vehicle to any particular Trailer.
This Limited Warranty is intended to comply with the requirements of both State and Federal laws. Any part of this
Limited Warranty in conflict with any law shall be ineffective to the extent of any such conflict. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS
This manual provides instructions for the operation
and care of your Lance Trailer. The instructions in
this manual must be followed to ensure the safety of
persons and satisfactory life of the trailer. Safety pre-
cautions to protect against injury or property damage
must be followed at all times.
This Owner’s Manual is not all-inclusive and may not
provide all of the specific details necessary for the
proper combination of trailer, tow vehicle and hitch
that you may have. Therefore, you are responsible for
the reading, understanding and following the instruc-
tions of the tow vehicle and trailer hitch manufactur-
ers, as well as the instructions in this manual.
Lance Trailers are built with components produced
by various manufacturers. Some of these items
have separate instruction manuals. This manual
may indicate for you to read or reference another
manual. If you do not have the manual for an item,
call Lance at 661-949-3322 or email
[e-mail].
Safety information in this manual is denoted by the
safety alert symbol:
The level of risk is indicated by the following signal
words.
DANGER
DANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL
result in severe personal injury or death if the
warning is ignored.
WARNING
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in severe personal injury
or death if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices
which could result in minor or moderate
injury if the warning is ignored.
NOTICE
NOTICE - Practices that could result in
damage to the trailer or other property.

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MAJOR HAZARDS
Loss of control of the trailer or trailer/tow vehicle
combination can result in death or serious injury.
The most common causes for loss of control of the
trailer are:
• Impropersizingthetrailerforthetowvehicle,or
vice versa.
• ExcessiveSpeed:Drivingtoofastforthecondi-
tions.
• Failuretoadjustdrivingbehaviorwhentowinga
trailer.
• Overloadingand/orimproperweightdistribu-
tion.
• Improperormiss-couplingofthetrailertothe
hitch.
• Improperbrakingandsteeringunderswaycon-
ditions.
• Notmaintainingpropertirepressure.
• Notkeepinglugnutstight.
Improper Sizing of the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle.
Trailers that weigh too much for the towing vehicle
can cause stability problems, which can lead to death
or serious injury. Furthermore, the additional strain
put on the engine and drive-train may lead to seri-
ous tow vehicle maintenance problems. For these
reasons the maximum towing capacity of your towing
vehicle should not be exceeded. The towing capac-
ity of your tow vehicle, in terms of maximum Gross
Trailer Weight (GTW) and maximum Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR) can be found in the tow
vehicles Owner’s Manual.
DANGER
Use of an under-rated hitch, ball or tow ve-
hicle can result in loss of control leading to
death or serious injury.
Make certain your hitch and tow vehicle are
rated for your trailer.
Driving Too Fast
With ideal road conditions, the maximum recom-
mended speed for safely towing a trailer is 60 mph.
If you drive too fast, the trailer is more likely to sway,
thus increasing the possibility for loss of control. Also
your tires may overheat, thus increasing the possibil-
ity of a blowout.
WARNING
Driving too fast for conditions can result in
loss of control and cause death or serious
injury.
Adjust speed down when towing trailer.
Failure to Adjust Driving Behavior When
Towing a Trailer
When towing a trailer, you will have decreased accel-
eration, increased stopping distance, and increased
turning radius (which means you must make wider
turns to keep from hitting curbs, vehicles, and any-
thing else that is on the inside corner). Furthermore,
the trailer will change the handling characteristics
of your towing vehicle, making it more sensitive to
steering inputs and more likely to be pushed around
in windy conditions or when being passed by large
vehicles. In addition, you will need a longer distance
to pass, due to slower acceleration and increased
length. With this in mind:
• Bealertforslipperyconditions.Youaremore
likely to be affected by slippery road surfaces
when driving a tow vehicle with a trailer, than
driving a tow vehicle without a trailer.
• Anticipatethetrailer“swaying.”Swayingcan
be caused by excessive steering, wind gusts,
roadway edges, or by the trailer reaction to the
pressure wave created by passing trucks and
buses.
• Whenencounteringtrailersway,takeyourfoot
off the accelerator, and steer as little as possible
in order to stay on the road. Use small “trim-
like” steering adjustments. Do not attempt to
steer out of the sway; you’ll only make it worse.
Also, do not apply the tow vehicle brakes to cor-
rect trailer swaying. The application of the trailer
brakes alone will tend to straighten out the
combination, especially when going downhill.
• Checkrearviewmirrorsfrequentlytoobserve
the trailer and traffic.
• Uselowergearwhendrivingdownsteepor
long grades. Use the engine and transmission
as a brake. Do not ride the brakes, as they can
overheat and become ineffective.
• Beawareofyourtrailerheight,especiallywhen
approaching bridges, roofed areas and around
trees.
Trailer Not Properly Coupled to the Hitch
It is critical that the trailer be securely coupled to
the hitch, and that the safety chains and emergency
breakaway brake lanyard are correctly attached.
Uncoupling may result in death or serious injury to
you and to others.

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WARNING
Coupler and hitch selection and condition
are critical for safe towing.
Uncoupling can result in death or serious
injury.
• Makesurethehitchandballarerated
for the trailer.
• Makesurethehitch[ballsize]matches
the coupler.
• Checkthehitchballforwear,corrosion
and cracks before coupling.
• Replaceworn,corrodedorcracked
hitch ball before coupling to the trailer.
• Makesurethehitchballistighttothe
hitch before coupling the trailer.
WARNING
An improperly coupled trailer can result in
death or serious injury.
Do not move the trailer until:
• Thecouplerissecuredandlocked;
• Thesafetychainsaresecuredtothetow
vehicle;and
• Thetrailerjacksarefullyretracted.
Do not tow the trailer on the road until:
• Thetrailerbrakesarechecked;
• Thebreakawayswitchisconnectedtothe
towvehicle;
• Theloadissecuredtothetrailer;and
• Thetrailerlightsareconnectedand
checked.
Proper Use of Safety Chains
Safety chains are provided on bumper pull trailers
so that control of the trailer can still be maintained if
the trailer comes loose from the tow vehicle for any
reason.
To be effective, safety chains must be in good
condition and properly connected to the tow vehicle.
WARNING
Incorrect rigging of the safety chains can
result in loss of control of the trailer and tow
vehicle, leading to death or serious injury, if
the trailer uncouples from the tow vehicle.
Chains must:
• Fastentoframeoftowvehicle,notto
hitch or ball.
• Crossunderneathhitchandcoupler
with minimum slack to permit turn-
ing and to hold tongue up, if the trailer
comes loose.
Proper Connection of Breakaway Switch
Your trailer is equipped with a breakaway system
that can apply the brakes on your trailer if your trailer
comes loose from the hitch for any reason. The
breakaway system, including the trailer battery,
must be in good condition and properly rigged to
be effective.
WARNING
An ineffective breakaway system can result
in a runaway trailer, leading to death or seri-
ous injury if the coupler or ball hitch fails.
Test the function of the breakaway system
before towing the trailer. Do not tow the
trailer if the breakaway system is not work-
ing;haveitservicedorrepaired.
Connect the breakaway lanyard to the tow
vehicle –
NOTtothesafetychains;and
NOT to the hitch, ball or support.
Matching Trailer and Hitch
DANGER
Use of an under-rated hitch, ball or tow
vehicle can result in loss of control leading
to death or serious injury.
Make certain your hitch and tow vehicle are
rated for your trailer.
Worn Tires, Loose Wheels and Lug Nuts
Just as with your tow vehicle, the trailer tires and
wheels are important safety items. Therefore, it is
essential to inspect the trailer tires before each tow.

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If a tire has a bald spot, bulge, cut, cracks, or is
showing any cords, replace the tire before towing. If a
tire has uneven tread wear, take the trailer to a dealer
service center for diagnosis. Uneven tread wear can
be caused by tire imbalance, axle misalignment or
incorrect inflation.
Tires with too little tread will not provide adequate
frictional forces on wet roadways and can result in
loss of control, leading to death or serious injury.
Improper tire pressure causes increased tire wear
and may reduce trailer stability, which can result in
a tire blowout or possible loss of control. Therefore,
before each tow you must also check the tire pres-
sure. Remember, the proper tire pressure is listed on
the Certification (VIN) label, and should be checked
when tires are cold. Allow 3 hours cool-down after
driving as much as 1 mile at 40 mph before checking
tire pressure.
WARNING
Improper tire pressure may cause an un-
stable trailer. Blowout and loss of control
may occur. Death or serious injury can result.
Make sure of proper tire pressure before
towing trailer. Inflate tires to pressure indi-
cated on the Federal Certification/VIN label.
The tightness of the lug nuts is very important in
keeping the wheels properly seated to the hub.
Before each tow, check to make sure they are tight-
ened to the proper torque.
WARNING
Metal creep between the wheel rim and lug
nuts (bolts) will cause rim to loosen.
Death or injury can occur if wheel comes off.
Tighten lug nuts (bolts) before each tow.
The proper tightening sequence and tightness
(torque) for lug nuts is listed in the “Lug Nut
Sequence” section of this manual. Use a calibrated
torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts.
Lug nuts are also prone to loosen after first being
assembled. When driving a new trailer (or after
wheels have been remounted), check to make sure
they are tightened to the proper torque after the first
10, 25 and 50 miles of driving and before each tow
thereafter. Failure to perform this check can result in a
wheel parting from the trailer and a crash, leading to
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Lug nuts are prone to loosen after being
first assembled. Death or serious injury can
result.
Check lug nuts for tightness on a new trailer,
and after re-mounting a wheel at 10, 25 and
50 miles.
WARNING
Inadequate lug nut torque can cause a wheel
to part while towing. Death or serious injury
can result.
Make sure lug nuts are tight before towing
trailer.
Improper Loading
The total weight of the load you put in or on the
trailer, plus the empty weight of the trailer itself, must
not exceed the trailer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). If you do not know the empty weight of the
trailer, you must measure it at a commercial scale.
In addition, you must distribute the load in the trailer
such that the load on any axle does not exceed the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The GVWR and
GAWR’s are listed on the Federal Certification/VIN
label mounted on the front left side of the trailer.
WARNING
An overloaded trailer can result in failure
or in loss of control of the trailer, leading to
death or serious injury.
Never load a trailer so that the weight on any
tire exceeds its rating.
Never exceed the trailer Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR).
Never exceed an axle Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR).

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Unsafe Weight and Load Distribution
Proper loading of your trailer is essential for your
safety. Tire, wheel, axle or structural failure can be
caused by overloading.
WARNING
An overloaded trailer can result in failure
or in loss of control of the trailer, leading to
death or serious injury.
Never load a trailer so that the weight on any
tire exceeds its rating.
Never exceed the trailer Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR).
Never exceed an axle Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR).
Improper front / rear load distribution can lead to
poor trailer sway stability or poor tow vehicle
handling. Poor trailer sway stability results from
tongue weights that are too low, and poor tow vehicle
stability results from tongue weights that are too high.
The hitch weight of a loaded trailer (including
cargo) should be between 10-15% of the total
weight of the trailer on a bumper pull trailer.
The hitch weight of a loaded trailer (including
cargo) should be between 20-25% of the total
weight of the trailer on a 5th wheel trailer.
Uneven left/right load distribution can cause tire,
wheel, axle or structural failure. Be sure your trailer
is evenly loaded left / right. Towing stability also
depends on keeping the center of gravity as low as
possible.
WARNING
An improperly distributed load can result in
loss of control of the trailer, and can lead to
death or serious injury.
Proper tongue weight is essential for stable
trailer handling.
Distribute the load front to rear to provide
proper tongue weight.
Distribute the load evenly, right and left, to
avoid tire overload.
Keeping the center of gravity low and
centered is essential to minimize the risk
of tip-over.
Shifting Cargo
Since the trailer “ride” can be bumpy and rough, you
must secure your cargo so that it does not shift while
the trailer is being towed.
WARNING
A shifting load can result in failure, or to loss
of control of the trailer, and can lead to death
or serious injury.
You must secure all loads to prevent the load
from shifting while trailering.
DANGER
You can die or be brain damaged by Carbon
Monoxide.
Do not operate a generator, portable grills,
portable heaters, portable lanterns or
portable stoves inside the trailer.
WARNING
Never transport people inside your Lance
Trailer. Besides putting their lives at risk, the
transport of people may be illegal.
WARNING
Your Lance Trailer is not capable of safely
transporting flammable, explosive, poison-
ous or other dangerous materials.
Exceptions:
• Fuelinthetanksofvehiclesthatarebeing
hauled.
• Fuelstoredinpropercontainersusedin
trailer living quarters for cooking.
• Fuelstoredinthetankofanonboard
generator.

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Inoperable Brakes, Lights or Mirrors
Be sure that the brakes and all of the lights on your
trailer are functioning properly before towing your
trailer. Electric brakes and lights on a trailer are
controlled via a connection to the tow vehicle, gener-
ally a multi-pin electrical connector. Check the trailer
taillights by turning on your tow vehicle headlights.
Check the trailer brake lights by having someone
step on the tow vehicle brake pedal while you look at
trailer lights. Check the turn signal lights by operating
the turn signal lever in the tow vehicle.
Your tow vehicle will have an electric brake controller
that sends power to the trailer brakes. Before towing
the trailer on the road, you must operate the brake
controller while trying to pull the trailer in order to
confirm that the electric brakes operate. While towing
the trailer at less than 5 mph, manually operate the
electric brake controller in the tow vehicle cab. You
should feel the operation of the trailer brakes.
WARNING
Failure to connect the tow vehicle lighting
and braking to the trailer will result in inop-
erable lights and brakes, and can lead to
collision.
Check that all the trailer lights and brakes
work before each tow.
Standard mirrors usually do not provide adequate
visibility for viewing traffic to the sides and rear a
towed trailer. You must provide mirrors that allow you
to safely observe approaching traffic.
Hazards From Modifying Your Trailer
Essential safety items and structural integrity can be
damaged by altering your Lance Trailer. Even simply
driving a nail or screw can damage an electrical
circuit, propane gas line or other feature of the trailer.
Before making any alteration to your trailer, contact
your Lance Trailer dealer or Lance at 661-949-3322
and describe the alteration you are contemplating.
Alteration of the trailer structure or modification of
mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating or other
systems on your trailer must be performed only by
qualified technicians who are familiar with the system
as installed on your trailer.
Hazards from Equipment
The Equipment chapter of this manual contains some
information about certain standard and optional
accessories that may be on your trailer. Read and
follow all of these instructions before operating the
accessories. The major hazards from some of these
accessories are:
Generator
If your Lance Trailer is equipped with a gasoline or
propane power generator, you must have and follow
the generator manufacturer’s instructions.
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless gas that can cause
death. Be certain exhaust from a running generator
does not accumulate in or around your trailer, by situ-
ations such as:
• Beingdrawninbyfansorventilatorsoperatedin
a trailer;
• Prevailingwind;
• Beingtrappedbetweenyourtrailerandother
trailers, vehicles or buildings; or
• Beingtrappedbetweenyourtrailerand,orina
snow bank, or other nearby objects
WARNING
Gasoline and propane powered generators
pose a risk of death from:
• CarbonMonoxide
• FireandExplosion
• Electrocution
• Donotoperateageneratorwithouthaving
a working carbon monoxide detector.
• Donotrefuelarunninggenerator.
• Donotrefuelnearignitionsources.
Shore Power
“Shore Power” is the name given to connecting your
trailer to a source of electrical power using a cord
specifically designed for that purpose.
WARNING
Shore power poses a risk of death due to
electrocution.
Always use a grounded connection.
Never connect to an ungrounded source of
shore power.
Never remove the “third prong” from the
shore power plug.

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WARNING
Risk of fire.
Connect only to source of correct voltage.
Do not overload electrical circuits.
Do not use an extension cord to connect to
shore power.
Replace fuses with like rating.
Propane Fuel System
DANGER
You can die or be brain damaged by Carbon
Monoxide.
Make certain the exhaust from propane
appliances is directed to the outdoors.
Have a working carbon monoxide detector
in the accommodation spaces of your trailer
before operating any propane gas appliance.
Do not operate portable grills, portable
stoves, portable lanterns or portable heaters
inside the trailer.
WARNING
Risk of death due to fire or explosion.
Do not connect a propane gas system to a
supply of natural gas.
Extinguish all pilot lights and turn off all
appliances and igniters before refilling fuel
or propane gas tanks.
Do not fill propane gas tanks to more than
80- percent of capacity.
Do not fill the tank with any gas other than
propane.
Do not store propane gas tanks inside the
trailer.
WARNING
Risk of fire or explosion
• Ifpropanegasisdetected(bysmellorby
the propane gas detector):
• Donottouchelectricalswitches
• Extinguishflamesandpilotlights
• Opendoorsforventilation
• Shutoffpropanegassupplyatthepropane
tank
• Leavetheareauntilodorclears
Correct the source of propane gas leakage
before using propane appliances.
Do not use a flame to locate the source of a
propane gas leak.
WARNING
It is not safe to use cooking appliances for
comfort heating.
Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe
operation.
Before operation:
• Turnonexhausthood
• Openwindow
Failure to comply could result in death or
serious injury.

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Trailer Towing Guide
Driving a vehicle with a trailer in tow is vastly differ-
ent from driving the same vehicle without a trailer in
tow. Acceleration, maneuverability and braking are all
diminished with a trailer in tow. It takes longer to get
up to speed; you need more room to turn and pass,
and more distance to stop when towing a trailer. You
will need to spend time adjusting to the different feel
and maneuverability of the tow vehicle with a loaded
trailer. Because of the significant differences in all
aspects of maneuverability when towing a trailer, the
hazards and risks of injury are also much greater than
when driving without a trailer. You are responsible for
keeping your vehicle and trailer in control, and for all
the damage that is caused if you lose control of your
vehicle and trailer.
As you did when learning to drive an automobile, find
an open area with little or no traffic for your first
practice trailering. Of course, before you start towing
the trailer, you must follow all of the instructions for
inspection, testing, loading and coupling. Also,
before you start towing, adjust the mirrors so you can
see the trailer as well as the area to the rear of it.
Drive slowly at first, 5 m.p.h. or so, and turn the wheel
to get the feel of how the tow vehicle and trailer
combination responds. Next, make some right and
left hand turns. Watch in your side mirrors to see how
the trailer follows the tow vehicle. Turning with a trailer
attached requires more room.
Stop the rig a few times from speeds no greater than
10 m.p.h. If your trailer is equipped with brakes, try
using different combinations of trailer/electric brake
and tow vehicle brake. Note the effect that the trailer
brakes have when they are the only brakes used.
When properly adjusted, the trailer brakes will come
on just before the tow vehicle brakes.
It will take practice to learn how to back up a tow ve-
hicle with a trailer attached. Take it slow. Before back-
ing up, get out of the tow vehicle and look behind the
trailer to make sure that there are no obstacles. Some
drivers place their hands at the bottom of the steering
wheel, and while the tow vehicle is in reverse, “think”
of the hands as being on the top of the wheel. When
the hands move to the right (counter-clockwise, as
you would do to turn the tow vehicle to the left when
moving forward), the rear of the trailer moves to the
right. Conversely, rotating the steering wheel clock-
wise with your hands at the bottom of the wheel will
move the rear of the trailer to the left, while backing
up. If you are towing a bumper hitch rig, be careful
not to allow the trailer to turn too much, because it
will hit the rear of the tow vehicle. To straighten the
rig, either pull forward, or turn the steering wheel in
the opposite direction.
Safe Trailer Towing Guidelines
• Rechecktheloadtiedownstomakesurethe
load will not shift during towing.
• Beforetowing,checkcoupling,safetychain,
safety brake, tires, wheels and lights.
• Checkthelugnutsorboltsfortightness.
• Checkcouplertightnessaftertowing50miles.
• Adjustthebrakecontrollertoengagethetrailer
brakes before the tow vehicle brakes. Your deal-
er can assist you by making this adjustment.
• Useyourmirrorstoverifythatyouhaveroomto
change lanes or pull into traffic.
• Useyourturnsignalswellinadvance.
• Allowplentyofstoppingspaceforyourtrailer
and tow vehicle.
• Donotdrivesofastthatthetrailerbeginsto
sway due to speed. Never drive faster than 60
m.p.h.
• Allowplentyofroomforpassing.Aruleof
thumb is that the passing distance with a trailer
is 4 times the passing distance without a trailer.
• Shiftyourautomatictransmissionintoalower
gear for city driving.
• Uselowergearsforclimbinganddescending
grades.
• Donotridethebrakeswhiledescending
grades; they may get so hot that they stop work-
ing. Then you will potentially have a runaway
tow vehicle and trailer.
• Toconservefuel,don’tusefullthrottletoclimba
hill. Instead, build speed on the approach.
• Slowdownforbumpsintheroad.Takeyour
foot off the brake when crossing the bump.
• Donotbrakewhileinacurveunlessabsolutely
necessary. Instead, slow down before you enter
the curve and power through the curve. This
way, the towing vehicle remains “in charge.”
• Donotapplythebrakestocorrectextreme
trailer swaying. The application of the trailer
brakes alone will tend to straighten out the
combination, especially when going downhill.
• Makeregularstops,aboutonceeachhour.
Confirm that
• thecouplerissecuretothehitchandis
locked,
• electricalconnectorsaremade,
• thereisappropriateslackinthesafety
chains,
• thereisappropriateslackinthebreakaway
switch pull pin lanyard,
• thetiresarenotvisiblylowonpressure,
and
• thecargoissecureandingoodcondition.

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Safety Warning Labels on Your Trailer
ML189 Tongue Weight
ML186 Cargo Capacity
ML175 Tire Placard
ML187 Federal Certification
ML186 Cargo Capacity
ML142 Breakaway Switch
ML102 Wheel Lug Nut
ML116 Potable Water
ML117 80 Percent Fill
ML130 Propane
ML107 110/125V 30 Amp
ML118 If You Smell Propane
ML114 Warning Cooking
ML126 Smoke Detector