The screws are coming loose out of the tire axle. What do I do?

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• The screws are coming loose out of the tire axle. What do I do?

  If this is your first use, please check that the axle screws are tightened before use. If the problem repeats, non-permanent thread lock can be applied to the screws.

• What is the proper tire inflation?

  The current XL unit has solid rubber tires. Pneumatic tires that require inflation are only found on 5X units and older models of the XL. This does not apply to new XL models nor all XL-Pro units.

• What is the plate on my XL for?

  When installed correctly, the plate keeps the locking nut of the XL flush with the coupler, which in turn reduces the possibility of damage on the coupler should the XL pivot due to excess horizontal force. Install the plate by placing it under the ...

• My trailer uses a standard A-Frame hitch assembly loaded with a battery, winch and propane tank, all of which consume space on the hitch tongue. Would the XL work with this?

  The XL handles this well as you can use the coupler to move the trailer.

• I’m trying to turn my trailer, and I’m having problems.

  When using a manually cranked Trailer Valet like the XL, do not stop cranking while making a sharp turn. Doing so will place tremendous stress on the leading tire. The wheels must be in motion when turning.