BRP Sea-Doo SWITCH TRAILERS. OPERATOR’S GUIDE (2024)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Know Before You Go

About this User's Guide

Safety Messages

SAFETY INFORMATION

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

Important Warnings

Important Information

LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS

Safety Labels (All Models)

Technical Information Labels

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TRAILER SET-UP

Tongue Weight

BEFORE GETTING UNDERWAY

Attaching the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle

Pre-Use Inspection

TOWING THE TRAILER

Maneuvering in Reverse

LAUNCHING THE WATERCRAFT

LOADING THE WATERCRAFT

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

At Storage

At Preseason

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES

Tongue Safety Cable

Coupler

Brakes (if equipped)

Tires

Wheels

Hubs, bearing and seals

Lights

Winch

Jack

Wooden Bunks

TRAILER CARE

Salt Water Use

Trailer Cleaning

GENERAL INFORMATION

Congratulations on your purchase of

publication. Bombardier Recreational

your new BRP Sea-Doo^® SWITCH^®

Products Inc., however, maintains a

trailer. It is backed by the KARAVAN

policy of continuous improvement of

warranty and a network of authorized

its products without imposing upon it-

KARAVAN dealers ready to provide

self any obligation to install them on

the parts or service you may require.

products previously manufactured.

Due to late changes, some differen-

Know Before You Go

ces between the manufactured prod-

uct and the descriptions and/or

To learn how to reduce the risk of ac-

specifications in this guide may occur.

cident for you or bystanders, read this

BRP reserves the right at any time to

user’s guide before using this trailer.

discontinue or change specifications,

designs, features or equipment with-

Also, read all safety labels on the

out incurring any obligation upon

trailer and watch the safety video:

itself.

SEA-DOO HOW TO SERIES - PROP-

ER WATERCRAFT TRAILERING

The illustrations in this document

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show the typical construction of the

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different assemblies and may not re-

produce the full detail or exact shape

Or using this QR code.

of the parts. However, they represent

parts that have the same or similar

function.

Safety Messages

This user’s guide utilizes the following

symbols and words to emphasize par-

ticular information:

Failure to follow the warnings con-

tained in this user's guide can result in

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.

The safety alert symbol

indicates

a potential injury hazard.

About this User''s Guide

WARNING

The following guide will help you be-

come better acquainted with your new

Indiicates a potentiall hazard

trailer and its safe operation.

whiich, iif not avoided, could result

in serious injury or death.

Keep this User's Guide in the tow ve-

hicle so you can refer to it.

CAUTION

If you want to view and/or print an ex-

Indiicates a potentiallly hazardous

tra copy of this User's Guide, simply

situatiion which, iif not avoiided,

visit the following website:

coulld result iin minor or moderate

www.operatorsguides.brp.com

injjury.

It is understood that this User's Guide

may be translated into another lan-

NOTICE

guage. In the event of any discrep-

Indiicates an iinstruction which, iif

ancy, the English version shall prevail.

not folllowed, could severely dam-

age watercraft components or

The information and components/

other property.

system descriptions contained in this

document are correct at the time of

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

Important Warnings

Hiitch

Always perform the Pre-Use Inspec-

WARNING

tion for safe driving.

The use of a hiitch with an iinsuffi-

Always follow guidelines in Towing the

cient lload rating can result in hiitch

Trailer.

breakdown.

Maintain your trailer as per the Main-

Be sure the hitch ball size matches

tenance Schedule.

the coupler size.

Make sure to always secure trailer

Inspect the hitch for wear, corrosion

with wheel blocks when not in use.

and cracks before coupling. Replace

the required components if any of the

Important Information

above conditions is observed.

Traiiler

WARNING

This BRP Sea-Doo SWITCH® trailer

Do not tow whenever a compo-

has been specially designed to carry

nent iis defective.

the watercraft it was sold with.

Winch Support Ladder

NOTICE

The coupliing socket should not be

Use the winch support ladder to ac-

alllowed to rest on the ground

cess the watercraft on the trailer. Be-

where dirt and sand can enter the

fore use, the trailer must be fixed to a

socket. This willl llead to excessiive

tow vehicle and on level surface.

wear or cause the llocking mecha-

Make sure the watercraft is secured

nism to malfunction.

on the trailer, and secure the tow ve-

hicle and trailer from rolling

(with

wheel blocks).

Ensure hitch is tight before coupling

the trailer to the vehicle.

The watercraft's boarding ladder

should not be used out of the water.

WARNING

Boarding from the back of the trailer

An iimproperly couplled trailler can

may shift weight balance and cause

resullt iin a loss of control or a seri-

the tongue to lift upward.

ous road hazard. Never use the

traiiler untill the pre-use inspection

WARNING

has been completed.

Avoiid personall injjury from the

trailer tilltiing backward when wallk-

Tow Vehiiclle

iing or standiing on the back of the

watercraft. If the trailer iis not at-

Some vehicles are not intended to tow

tached to the tow vehicle, support

a trailer. Make sure your vehicle is de-

the back of the traiiler adequately

signed to tow a trailer and its towing

by puttiing jjack stands under the

capacity is sufficient.

two longitudiinal frame members

before getting on the watercraft.

WARNING

Never tow this traiiler with a ve-

hicle not intended for trailler tow-

ing or with an iinsuffiicient towing

capacity.

LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS

The following labels are on your trailer. If missing or damaged, they can be re-

placed free of charge. See an authorized Sea-Doo dealer.

Please read the following labels carefully before using your trailer.

Safety Labels (All Models)

WARNING

Serious injury or death can result

Before towing this trailer check that:

if this trailer is towed before

• Coupler hitch and trailer ball are the same size. Coupler is latched. Safety chains are crisscrossed

under tongue and attached to towing vehicle.

familiarizing yourself with the

• All trailer lighting is working correctly. • Load is secured to trailer (front and rear).

manufacturer's operating

• Tongue jack (if trailer is equipped) is retracted. • Wheel lug bolts are properly tightened.

instructions listed on these labels.

• Tires are inflated to pressure indicated on the “ Tire and Loading Information ” label.

Do not exceed the vehicle’s

• Load is within trailer capacity and distributed properly to maintain proper tongue weight.

• Trailer brakes (if trailer is equipped) are properly adjusted and break-away device is attached to the towing vehicle.

“tow rating” or exceed the

You are required to comply with local and state requirements regarding brakes, licensing and any additional

GVWR or GVWR.

equipment that contact your state motor vehicle department for more information.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

Your safety is very important to Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). If

you have any concerns you should immediately contact BRP customer service.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could

cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the following authorities in

addition to notifying Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.:

- In the USA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

- In Canada, Transport Canada

- In other countries, the competent authorities.

If any of these authorities receives similar complaints, it may open an investiga-

tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a

recall and remedy campaign.

However, these authorities cannot become involved in any individual problems

between you, your dealer or Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

To contact NHTSA:

888-327-4236

1 800-424-9153

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

www.safercar.gov

To contact Transport Canada:

819-994-3328 (Gatineau-Ottawa area or internationally)

Toll free : 1 800-333-0510 (in Canada)

Transport Canada - ASFAD

330 Sparks Street

Ottawa, ON

K1A 0N5

https://www.tc.gc.ca/recallls

To Contact Australian Authorities:

1-800-815-272 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AEST, within

Australia)

Calling from overseas : +61 2 6274 7444

TRAILER SET-UP

Do not change the position of the axle.

The winch support has been adjusted

to fit the watercraft it was purchased

with.

The bunks are fixed to suit the shape

of the watercraft hull. They can not be

adjusted.

Tongue Weight

If heavy accessories are added or re-

moved from the pontoon, the winch

support position may need to be

readjusted.

Move the winch support towards the

front or rear to move the watercraft

mass. This changes the weight ap-

plied to the tongue.

The tongue weight should be from 7 to

12% of the total trailer and watercraft

weight with tongue parallel to the

ground.

To adjust, loosen the 4 nuts under-

neath the winch support U-bolts,

move winch support to the desired

position.

Tighten nuts to specified torque.

Tiightening Torque

Winch support

27 ± 3 Nm

U-bolt nuts

(20 ± 2 lbf-ft)

BEFORE GETTING UNDERWAY

Attaching the Trailer to the

Tow Vehicle

Make sure that the coupler and

hitch ball are the same size (2 in /

50 mm).

Have someone guiding you and

back the tow vehicle as close as

possible to the trailer. This is eas-

ier and safer than pulling the trailer

to the vehicle.

Be sure the coupler-locking mech-

TYPICAL, WITHOUT BRAKES

anism is released.

1. Coupler-locking mechanism (released)

Raise the front end of the trailer.

2. Hitch ball in coupler

Position the coupler directly over

3. Ball clamp

the hitch ball and lower until it is all

6. Close the coupler on the hitch ball.

the way down.

7. Using the jack, lift the trailer

tongue. If it comes loose from the

ball, open the coupler, make sure

the clamp is positioned correctly,

the close it again.

WARNING

If the coupller cannot be secured

to hitch balll, do not tow the traiiler.

Refer to an authorized Sea-Doo

dealer to inspect the trailler as

soon as possiiblle.

TYPICAL, WITHOUT BRAKES

1. Coupler-locking mechanism (released)

8. Lock the coupler using a locking

2. Coupler

pin.

3. Hitch ball

TYPICAL, WITHOUT BRAKES

1. Locking pin

TYPICAL WITH BRAKES

2. Coupler-locking mechanism in locked

1. Coupler-locking mechanism (released)

position

2. Coupler

5. Check under the coupling to be

certain that the ball clamp is below

the ball and not riding on top of the

ball.

BEFORE GETTING UNDERWAY

NOTE: On brake-equipped trailers,

the electrical connector is a 5 pin type.

For Australia only, the electrical con-

nector is 7 pin type.

11. Attach the breakaway cable to the

tow vehicle as close to center as

possible. Do not attach to the

tongue safety cables.

WARNING

TYPICAL, WITH BRAKES

Never tow a traiiler without the

1. Locking pin

breakaway cablle secured to tow

2. Coupler-locking mechanism in locked

vehiiclle. Shoulld the traiiler become

position

complletelly detached from the

towing vehiicle, if the coupller and/

or tow balll, and safety chains

NOTE:

were to faiil, the breakaway cable

At this point the tow vehicle and the

is pullled which wiilll applly a brak-

trailer should be level.

ing force to the trailler.

9. Attach the tongue safety cables or

chains, in a crisscross pattern as

NOTICE

shown.

Make sure the cablle hangs cllear

NOTICE

of the traiiler tongue and iis long

enough so sharp turns can be per-

To avoid damaging wiiring har-

mitted wiithout pullliing the cable.

ness, ensure the harness iis not

passed between the tongue safety

cables.

12. Ensure the back-up lock pin is not

installed before taking the road.

1. LH tongue safety cable attached to the RH

side chains of hitch

2. RH tongue safety cable attached to the LH

side chains of hitch

10. Connect the trailer connector.

1. Back-up lock pin

BEFORE GETTING UNDERWAY

Pre-Use Inspection

Actiion

√

WARNING

Check lights operation.

Perform a pre-use iinspectiion be-

fore each use to detect potentiiall

Clean all reflectors and lights

problems during operation. The

lenses.

pre-use iinspectiion can help you

Check if watercraft is properly

moniitor wear and deteriioratiion

secured to the trailer at rear.

before they become a problem.

Correct any problems that you

Make sure the watercraft is

diiscover to reduce the riisk of a

properly secured at front. Refer

breakdown or crash. Visit an au-

to Loading the Watercraft.

thorized Karavan traiiler dealer as

necessary.

Check the breakaway cable is

secured. Refer to Attaching the

Trailer to the Tow Vehicle.

Action

√

Check the back-up lock pin is

Make sure the hitch ball size

off.

matches the coupler size (50

mm (2 in)).

Check that the watercraft is

ready to be towed according to

the manufacturer's

recommendations. Refer to the

watercraft’s operator’s guide.

Check that the jack is retracted.

Check tires condition. Refer to

Maintenance procedures for

details.

Check tires pressure. Refer to

Specifications for values.

Check of wheel lug nuts for

tightness.

Check that the load meets the

specifications.

Check that coupler is latched

and locked. Refer to Attaching

the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle.

Check that tongue safety cables

are crisscrossed under the

tongue and attached to the

hitch. Refer to Attaching the

Trailer to the Tow Vehicle.

TOWING THE TRAILER

Follow the tow vehicle's manufacturer

causes of loss of control of the trailer

instructions regarding trailer towing.

are:

Driving too fast for the conditions.

SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can

–

Overloading the trailer or loading

result if you do not follow these

the trailer incorrectly.

instructions:

- Trailer improperly coupled to the

When towing the trailer, pay particular

hitch.

attention to the following:

- Inadequate towing hitch.

Not maintaining proper tire

Maintain a safe distance between

pressure.

the vehicle ahead and your

- Not keeping wheel lug nuts tight.

vehicle.

Inadequate maintenance of the

When towing a trailer, more time

trailer.

and distance are needed when

passing or stopping.

Reduce your speed and slow

Maneuvering in Reverse

down more than usual before turn-

On brake-equipped models, it may be

ing. Avoid sharp turns.

necessary to intall the back-up lock

When cornering, do it on a larger

pin to reverse the trailer when the

radius. It takes more space to turn

trailer connector is disconnected. Pro-

with a trailer.

ceed as follow.

Always move slowly when backing

up. Ask someone to guide you

Completely stop on level ground.

when possible. Practice in an open

Install the back-up lock pin

area at the first opportunity.

shown.

If your trailer starts to sway you

need to react right away. If you see

(or feel) your trailer swaying do

NOT accelerate. Reduce speed by

removing your foot from the accel-

erator. Do not hit the brakes unless

you need them to avoid a collision.

Hold the steering wheel straight,

do not try to correct the sway by

turning. Maintaining a slower

speed will help.

WARNING

Never use the cruiise controll, driiv-

ing aids or autonomous driviing

when hauliing a trailler.

Back-up lock pin

Proceed to

launching

the

watercraft.

– When going downhill, reduce

speed before starting the descent.

Do not brake continuously. Apply

and release brakes alternately to

prevent brakes from overheating.

Loss of control of the trailer or trailer/

vehicle combination can result in seri-

ous injury or death. The most common

LAUNCHING THE WATERCRAFT

1. Prepare the watercraft for launch-

ing according to the manufactur-

er's recommendations.

2. Remove tie-downs from stern and

trailer eyelets.

3. Disconnect trailer connector.

4. Make sure the way is clear behind

the trailer (in and out of water).

5. Attach mooring cables to the

watercraft mooring cleats and pre-

vent them from hanging.

6. Have someone guiding you and

back the vehicle until trailer

reaches the desired depth into

water.

NOTE: The watercraft must not float

above the bunks.

7. Hold the winch handle firmly and

set winch mechanism to "unwind".

SET WINCH TO "UNWIND"

8. Have someone on the watercraft

and, if available, another person

holding a mooring cable.

9. Unwind until watercraft slides off

the trailer and floats. It may be

necessary to push the watercraft a

little.

10. Grab the mooring cables previ-

ously attached to the mooring

cleats.

11. Detach the watercraft from the

winch strap.

12. Moor the watercraft.

13. Drive the tow vehicle out of the

ramp.

14. Connect trailer connector.

LOADING THE WATERCRAFT

1. Disconnect trailer connector.

7. Drive the tow vehicle out of the

2. Have someone guiding you and

ramp.

back the vehicle until the trailer

8. Secure watercraft on the trailer us-

reaches the desired depth into

ing suitable tie-downs attached to

water.

the stern eyelets and trailer eyelets

together.

NOTE: Bunks should be immersed in

water just enough for the watercraft to

be dragged onto them without floating

over them.

3. Unwind the winch strap to the ap-

propriate length.

4. Align the watercraft with the trailer

bunks.

NOTICE

WATERCRAFT STERN EYELETS

Allthough the boat requires onlly

30 cm (1 ft) of water to float, the

engiine should be started with at

least 90 cm (3 ft) of water below

the hulll. If the depth of the water

is lless than 90 cm (3 ft) and the

engiine is runniing, the impelller is

turniing and debriis can be drawn

from the bottom and damage the

propullsiion system.

TRAILER EYELETS

5. Attach the winch strap to the

watercraft bow eyelet.

NOTICE

Attach the strap as expllained. Us-

ing another method may damage

to the watercraft.

6. Set winch mechanism to "wind",

then wind until the watercraft bow

reaches the trailer bow stopper

roller.

TIE-DOWNS

9. Hook the safety strap to the front

eyelet.

SET WINCH TO "WIND"

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Maintenance is very important for

keeping your trailer in safe operating

condition.

The maintenance schedule does not

exempt the pre-use inspection.

NOTE:

If trailer is used all year round, carry

out both Storage and Pre-Season

maintenance operations once a year.

At Storage

Carry out the following at trailer

storage:

- Inflate tires to recommended

pressure.

- Check coupler condition and

lubricate.

- Lubricate jack.

- Apply Dielectric grease in all elec-

tric connectors and light bulb sock-

et to prevent corrosion.

- Trailers with winch: Check winch

and strap condition. Lubricate

winch mechanism.

- If possible, park trailer in a pro-

tected area, garage, carport, etc.

- Raise trailer and place blocks

under trailer frame to take most of

the weight off the suspension and

tires.

At Preseason

Carry out the following before using

the trailer after a storage period:

- Inspect wheels for damage.

- Check tightness of all fasteners.

- Check wheel bearing and seals.

- Check wiring harness and connec-

tor condition.

- Inspect tongue safety cables.

- Check brake fluid level.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES

This section includes instructions for

Apply a thin coat of multipurpose

basic maintenance procedures. If you

grease to the inner surface of the ball

have the necessary mechanical skills

socket.

and the required tools, you can per-

Apply light oil to the pivot and sliding

form these procedures. If not, see

surface of the lock mechanism.

your authorized Sea-Doo dealer.

Brakes (if equipped)

WARNING

Torque wrench tighteniing specifi-

Brake Fluiid Inspection

catiions must be strictlly adhered

Remove master cylinder protective

to.

cap on trailer tongue.

Locking deviices, when removed

(e.g.: locking tabs, ellastic stop

nuts, cotter piins, etc.), must be

replaced.

Hoses, cables or locking ties removed

during a procedure must be rein-

stalled as per factory standards.

Tongue Safety Cable

Tongue Safety Cablle Inspection

Removing master cylinder cap.

Inspect for damage.

Discontinue use and contact an au-

thorized Sea-Doo dealer if cable or its

liner damage is found.

Breakaway Cable

Inspect cable for damage, wear or

frayed cable strands. Inspect end fit-

tings for damage. Replace if

necessary.

WARNING

Do not use the traiiler iif safety ca-

Check brake fluid level.

bles are damaged.

Coupler

Coupler Inspectiion and Lubriicatiion

Check locking mechanism operation.

On brake equipped models, ensure

back-up lock pin is present.

Check ball socket, ball clamp and lock

mechanism for wear or damage.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES

NOTE:

Do not check the tire pressure imme-

diately after towing the trailer. Allow at

least three hours for a tire to cool

down, if the trailer has been towed for

as much as 1.6 km (1 mi).

The required pressure varies accord-

ing to the trailer model. Refer to

Specifications.

Tire Inspectiion

Replace the tire before towing the

trailer if the tire tread has less than 1.6

mm (1/16 in) depth or if the built-in

wear indicator bars are visible and

flush with the remainder of the tire

tread.

4. Reinstall master cylinder cap.

Always replace a tire with one of the

Veriifyiing the Brake System

same dimensions and load limit.

The brakes are hydraulic disc types.

Inspect both sidewalls of each tire for

These brakes are self-adjusting and

any bubble, cut or bulge; and replace

do not require adjustment.

a damaged tire before towing the

trailer.

To keep brakes in good condition,

check the following as per the Mainte-

WARNING

nance Schedule:

A bubblle, cut or bullge iin the side-

- Entire brake system for fluid leaks

walll can result iin a tiire bllowout

- Brake discs for excessive wear

and lloss of controll.

and surface condition

- Brake pads for wear, damage or

looseness.

Wheels

See an authorized Sea Doo dealer if

Wheel Inspectiion

there are any problems with the brake

system or for servicing.

Check wheel for cracks, bumps or oth-

er damages. Replace wheel as

Have the brake system servicing by

required.

an authorized Sea Doo dealer, a re-

pair shop, or a person of your own

Hubs, bearing and seals

choosing.

Wheel Beariing Inspectiion

Tires

Install a jack under the axle and raise

until the tire gets off the ground. Push

Tiire Pressure

and pull the wheel from the upper

Check tire pressure. Tire pressure

edge to feel the play and rotate wheel.

must be checked while the tire is cold.

If any play is felt or if wheel does not

turn smoothly, refer to the Mainte-

nance of hub and wheel bearing sec-

tion bellow.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES

Wheel Beariing Seall Inspectiion

bearings. They should be replaced

immediately.

Inspect the grease seals periodically.

A slight film of grease around the seal

NOTE: It is important to use a castle

is normal. Have the seal replaced if an

nut cotter pin the same size as the

excessive leak or damage is noticed.

hole to make sure the Sure Lube sys-

tem works properly.

Lubriication System

This trailer uses a Sure Lube system

When and What to Check

on all its axles. Its advantages are as

follow:

Trailers are often stored for extended

- Check on hub and grease with

periods of time, so it is important to

ease.

check all of these before any use.

- Change the grease in the hub and

- Bearings that have been re-

bearing (rotate slowly the hub

checked and repacked before stor-

while putting grease in).

age and after immersion in salt

- Grease the bearing without taking

water will last longer.

the hubs off.

- Check the lubricant level when the

- Grease the hub with ease, even

hub is warm.

during a long trip.

- Since it is a boat trailer, it is recom-

mended to check just prior to

Under the rubber dust cap there is a

launching to be sure the hub is full

grease fitting. The grease fitting

of grease when the axle is

presses grease into the hole that goes

submerged.

all the way through the center of the

spindle and comes out by the back

Recommended Lubricant

bearing. At that point, it greases the

back bearing and fills the inside of the

Any good marine grade water-resist-

hub. It then greases the front bearing.

ant grease is recommended. Different

When grease can be seen coming out

types of grease thickeners should not

of the castle nut, the hub and bearing

be mixed.

are full.

Bearing Repacking

Maintenance of hub and

Since wheels and bearings are sub-

wheel bearing

merged in the water when loading and

1. Once or twice a year (depending

unloading, preventative maintenance

on usage), install a jack under the

is required. Considering the various

axle and raise until the tire gets off

ways this trailer might be used, follow

the ground.

these general guidelines.

2. Push and pull the wheel from the

1. When water gets in the bearing

upper edge to feel the play and ro-

and in contact with the steel itself,

tate the wheel. If any play is felt,

it will rust. So the most important

then the castle nut needs to be ad-

part is getting a good grade wheel

justed or the bearings need be

bearing grease that will not break

changed. (Refer to Bearing Adjust-

down when water is mixed with it.

ment for the castle nut adjustment)

2. Pack the bearings by forcing the

3. When greasing the bearings, look

grease into all its small cavities. Fill

at the old grease that comes out. If

the cavity in the hub with grease.

small silver-like filings are present,

3. Make sure the grease seals are in

it may indicate a problem with the

usable condition.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES

Keep the bearings and grease free

While rotating the wheel, tighten

of any dirt or foreign matter.

the spindle nut to specifications.

The wheel bearings should be re-

Do not over tighten.

packed anytime the trailer is

stored.

Tighteniing Torque

If the trailer is often moved in the

water, the chances of getting water

Two 1-1/16"

2.3 Nm (20

in the bearings increase. Bearings

bearings

lbf-in)

should then definitely be packed at

set-up

least twice during the season.

Towing a trailer over long distan-

1-3/8" and 1-1/

3.4 Nm (30

ces has its good points and bad

16" bearings

lbf-in)

points. Doing so may warm the

set-up

hub and grease it up enough to re-

Look for the hole in the spindle

move any water it may have col-

through the slots in the spindle nut.

lected. However, moving the warm

hubs into the water shortly after a

- If you can see any part of the

long tow will cause them to take on

hole through the slot in the nut,

water through condensation. It is

turn the nut counterclockwise

therefore important to let them cool

until the next slot in the nut

before backing into the water.

lines up with the cross hole. In-

Be sure the bearings are properly

sert cotter pin.

adjusted (Refer to Bearing Adjust-

- If you cannot see any portion of

ment). In most instances, if a good

the hole in the spindle through

quality lubricant is used and the lu-

the slots in the nut, turn the nut

bricant levels are maintained, it

counterclockwise until the hole

may not be necessary to com-

lines up with the first slot avail-

pletely repack the bearings. How-

able in the nut. Insert cotter pin.

ever, if the grease appears to be

- This adjustment will give you

contaminated or broken down,

from one-thousandths to ten

completely repack to remove all of

thousandths end play, which is

the old grease from the bearings

in tolerance for proper

and hubs. Removing the rear bear-

adjustment.

ing will most likely damage the rear

Check wheel again for the move-

seal. Install a new one when

ment. If there is no lateral move-

reassembling.

ment, spin the wheel. Wheel

should turn easily and have no end

Bearing Adjustment

play.

Bend the ends of the cotter pin to

The wheel bearings have been pread-

keep it from coming off.

justed at the factory. However, check-

ing the bearing adjustment after the

NOTE: A large cotter pin must be

first

80.5 km (50 miles) of use and

used to fill the hole for the Sure Lube

checking again every time the bear-

system to work properly.

ings are repacked will maximize their

life.

7. Install the dust cover. Tap lightly

1. Using a jack, lift one side of the

on the edges to place the dust

trailer.

cover.

2. Grip the edge of the wheel and try

8. Use a screwdriver and a hammer

to rock it or move it. If there is a

to tap the dust cover until it is com-

play, remove the dust cap and the

pletely into the hub and the flange

cotter pin.

on the dust cover is tight against

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES

the hub face. Alternate sides

oil and rotate parts to distribute oil

around the dust cover to avoid any

evenly.

bending.

9. Repeat on other wheels.

Wooden Bunks

Check wooden bunks carpet condition

Lights

and wood hardness.

All the lights are built with LEDs (light

emitting diode) and this technology

proved to be reliable. In the unlikely

event they do not work, have them

checked by an authorized Sea-Doo

dealer.

Winch

Wiinch Inspectiion

Inspect gears, bushings and strap for

wear or damage.

Wiinch Lubricatiion

Apply a thin coat of multipurpose

grease to the gearing teeth and pivot

points. Rotate handle to distribute

grease evenly.

Lubricate ratchet pivot point with light

oil.

Jack

Jack Lubriication

Remove plastic cap to lubricate gears

using multipurpose grease. Rotate

handle to distribute grease evenly.

TYPICAL

Lubricate handle pivot point and

wheel axle with light oil. Wipe excess

TRAILER CARE

Salt Water Use

If trailer used in salt water, thoroughly

rinse trailer daily with fresh water.

Trailer Cleaning

1. Rinse the trailer thoroughly with

fresh water to remove loose dirt.

2. Using a soft, clean cloth, wash the

trailer with water mixed with a mild

detergent, such as soap specially

formulated for motorcycles or

automobiles.

3. While washing the trailer, check for

grease or oil. An automotive

grease remover can be used.

Thoroughly follow the manufactur-

er's instructions.

4. Dry the trailer with a chamois or a

soft towel.

CAUTION

Never use any kind of viinyll or

pllastic protector on the wallk pads

as they woulld get sliippery.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Switch 16

Switch 19

MODEL

Swiitch 13

Swiitch 16

wiith brakes

with brakes

SUSPENSION

Type

Leaf spring

DIMENSIONS

6.5 m (21.4

Overall length

4.5 m (14.9 ft)

5.5 m (17.9 ft)

5.7 m (18.9 ft)

ft)

Overall width

2.3 m (7.5 ft)

2.4 m (7.7 ft)

Coupler ball

5 cm (2 in)

size

WEIGHT AND LOAD LIMITS

Approximate

335.7kg (740

215 kg (475 lb)

247kg (545 lb)

285 kg (629 lb)

dry weight

lb)

Carrying

1127 kg (2485

1111 kg (2450

1221 kg (2691

1364 kg

capacity

lb)

(3000 lb)

TIRES AND WHEELS

ST185/

ST205/

ST185/80R13D

Tire size

80R13D

75R14C

(1480# cap.)

(1710# cap.)

(2040# cap.)

Wheel size

13 x 4.5 (in)

14 x 6 (in)

448 kPa (65

413 kPa (60

Cold pressure

PSI)

Lug nuts

100 ± 5Nm (74 ± 4 lbf-ft)

torque

Minimum

1.6 mm (1/16 in)

thread depth

(1) Maximum watercraft width

(2) Tongue on the ground

(3) Hitch coupler 50.8 cm (20.2 in) above the ground

N.A.: Not Available

BRAKES

Hydraulic,

single piston

Type

N/A

floating

caliper, solid

discs

25.4 cm (10

Size

N/A

25.4 cm (10 in)

in)

Brake fluid

N/A

DOT 4

type

KARAVAN TRAILERS LLC. LIMITED WARRANTY

POLICY: SEA-DOO® SWITCH TRAILER

All Warranty is supported directly by Karavan Trailers, LLC.

A complete Owner’s Manual is available online

- warranty@karavantrailers.com

920-928-6411

–

Toll Free: 1-866-527-2826

–

Australia: +61-2-8317-3180

Karavan Traillers, LLC. warrants each new Karavan Traillers trailer to be free

from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the

date of purchase.

Karavan Traillers shall repair or replace, without charge, any parts found to be

defective because of imperfect workmanship or materials, within a reasonable

time after the trailer is returned at purchaser's expense to any Karavan Traiilers

authorized distributor or dealer.

Who is covered?

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser only.

How do I make a claim?

1. Your claim must be filed on the Karavan website at: http://www. karavan-

trailers. com or in writing to: Karavan Trailers, LLC., 100 Karavan Drive, Fox

Lake, WI, 53933.

2. Claim must provide true and complete information when filed.

3. You must cooperate with Karavan when attempting to resolve the claim.

4. Only Karavan and authorized dealers may be used to fulfill the warranty

claim.

5. Karavan may elect to repair or replace your product, or in some cases, offer

you a refund.

6. Karavan will inform you whether your claim is covered by warranty within

thirty days of receiving the trailer.

7. Any disputes must be resolved in state or federal court.

What is not covered?

Although you may use the parts and maintenance, and repair services of your

choosing, we recommend using authorized dealers and parts for any repairs or

maintenance, because improper or incorrect use of parts, maintenance, or re-

pairs will void this warranty. Authorized parts are recommended for replacement

of winches, lights, couplers, brakes, tongue jacks, and springs. Authorized deal-

ers are listed on the Karavan website.

The warranty will not cover defects or damage caused by unauthorized modifica-

tions or alterations.

KARAVAN TRAILERS LLC. LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY: SEA-DOO^® SWITCH TRAILER

The warranty does not apply to any defect or malfunction caused by damage, un-

reasonable use, or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.

The warranty will not cover damage caused by overloading the trailer beyond

stated capacities or the use of improperly installed weight distribution hitches in

conjunction with hydraulic surge brakes.

Rust formation is not covered because the trailer is exposed to highly corrosive

conditions.

Tires are not covered. Warranty on tires shall be made through the nearest tire

representative.

Bearing cups, bearings and seals are covered for 180 days from date of

purchase.

The use of any unit as part of a rental fleet or use for commercial purposes voids

this warranty.

Other limitations

Any implied warranties, obligations, or liabilities including, but not limited to, any

implied warranty of merchantability or implied warranty of fitness for a particular

purpose, shall be limited in duration to the one-year duration of the written limited

warranty.

Karavan Traillers, LLC. shall not be liable for incidental expenses of the con-

sumer including, without limitation: loss of time, inconvenience, towing charges,

travel expenses, lodging, telephone, gas, or loss or damage to personal property

or loss of wages.

Karavan Traiilers, LLC. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential

damages for breach of this or any other warranty expressed or implied.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from State to State.

Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and/

or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the

above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Karavan Traiilers, LLC. will follow any controlling warranty laws for trailers pur-

chased in countries outside the United States.

Bow Eye Safety Chain

WARNING: Failure to tie down the bow independently from the winch strap

could allow your boat to shift while traveling, causing loss of control of the tow ve-

hicle and result in serious injury or property damage.

Karavan Traiilers, LLC. starts using bow eye safety chains on trailers with a

1200-lb winch rating and over. It is very important that you use the bow eye

safety chain at all times when loading and unloading.

KARAVAN TRAILERS LLC. LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY: SEA-DOO^® SWITCH TRAILER

The bow eye safety chain is an added protection should the winch or winch strap

fail.

Brakes

In most states, trailers with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 3,000 pounds or

more are required by law to have brakes on all wheels.

Upon special request, you can order axles with brake flanges to be able to install

brakes. Brakes are becoming more of a necessity especially since the introduc-

tion of the small size car.

Most trailer brakes are designed to operate automatically when the towing ve-

hicle’s brakes are applied.

When the towing vehicle slows down or stops, the forward momentum of the

trailer against the ball hitch applies pressure to a master cylinder in the trailer

coupler.

This pressure activates the trailer brakes through a hydraulic brake system.

Cautiion: Weight equalizing or sway control devices inhibit the performance of

surge brake actuators and must not be used.

Air shocks on the rear axle of the tow vehicle offer a good means of leveling the

vehicle and trailer when necessary.

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could

cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traf-

fic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Karavan Trailers, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds

that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy

campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you,

your dealer, or Karavan Trailers, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at: 1-800-327-4236

(TTY 1-800-424-9153),

http://www. safecar. gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey

Avenue S.E., Washington, DC 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://safe-

car.gov.

DATA PRIVACY INFORMATION

Bombardier Recreational Products inc., its affiliates and subsidiaries (“BRP”) is

committed to protecting your privacy and support a general policy of openness

about how we collect, use and disclose your personal information in the course

of managing our relationship with you. More detaiils can be found by visiting

BRP’’s Priivacy Poliicy at:

https://brp.com/en/privacy-poliicy.htmll or by scanniing the QR Code below.

Please be assured that we have appropriate security measures in place to en-

sure that your personal information is protected against loss and unauthorized

access.

Your personal information that may be collected by BRP, directly from you or

from authorized dealers or authorized third parties, includes:

- Contact, Demographiic & Registratiion Informatiion (e.g., name, full ad-

dress, phone number, email, gender, ownership history, language of

communication)

- Vehicle Information (e.g., serial number, purchase and delivery date, unit

usage, vehicle location and movements)

- Third Party Informatiion (e.g., information received from BRP partners, join-

t-marketing activities information, social media)

- Technological Information (e.g., IP address, type of device, operating sys-

tem, browser type, webpages you view, cookies and similar technologies

when you use BRP or dealers’ websites or mobile application)

- Interaction with BRP Information (e.g., information collected when you call

BRP’s in-house sales representatives, buy items on a BRP web Site, sign up

for BRP emails, participate in BRP-sponsored contests and sweepstakes or

attend BRP-sponsored events)

- Transactiionall Informatiion (e.g., information necessary to handle returns,

payment information when you purchase our products or services through

our websites or mobile applications and other issues related to your purchase

of BRP products)

This information may be used and processed for the following purposes:

- Safety & Security

- Customer Support for Sales & After Sales (e.g., complete or follow up with

you about your purchase or maintenance)

- Registration & Warranty

- Communication (e.g., sending you a BRP satisfaction survey)

- Online Behavioural Advertising, Profiling and Location-Based Services

(e.g., offer customized experience)

- Compliance & Dispute Resolution

- Marketing & Advertising

- Assistance (e.g., help with any delivery issues, handle returns, and other is-

sues related to your purchase of BRP products).

We also may use personal information to generate aggregated or statistical data

that no longer identifies you personally.

Your personal informatiion may be disclosed to the folllowiing: BRP, BRP’s

authoriized deallerships, diistriibutors, serviice proviiders, advertising & mar-

ket research partners and other authoriized third partiies.

We may receive information about you from diverse sources, including third par-

ties, such as BRP’s authorized dealerships and partners, with whom we offer

DATA PRIVACY INFORMATION

services or engage in joint-marketing activities. We may also receive information

about you from social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, when you

interact with us on those platforms.

Depending on the circumstances, your personal information may be communi-

cated outside the region where you reside. Your personal information is retained

only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which we obtained it and ac-

cording to our retention policies.

To exercise your data privacy rights (e.g. right of access, right of rectification), to

withdraw your consent in order to be removed from the address list for marketing

purposes or for the satisfaction survey or for general data privacy questions,

please contact BRP’s Data Protection Officer at or by mail at privacyoffii-

cer@brp.com or by mail at:

BRP Legal Service, 726 St-Joseph, Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, J0E 2L0.

When BRP processes your personall iinformation, they do so in complliance

wiith its Privacy Pollicy avaiilable at: https://www.brp.com/en/privacy-poliicy.

htmll or by using the folllowiing

QR Code.

www.brp.com

Asia Pacific

Australia

Level 26

477 Pitt Street

Sydney, NSW 2020

China

上海市徐汇区衡山路10号6号楼301

Rm 301, Building 6,

No.10 Heng Shan Rd,

Shanghai, China

Japan

21F Shinagawa East One Tower

2-16-1 Konan, Minato-ku-ku,

Tokyo 108-0075

New Zealland

Suite 1.6, 2-8 Osborne Street,

Newmarket, Auckland 2013

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Bellgium

Oktrooiplein 1

9000 Gent

Czech Republiic

Stefanikova 43a

Prague 5

150 00

Germany

Itterpark 11

40724 Hilden

Fiinland

Isoaavantie 7

PL 8040

96101 Rovaniemi

France

Arteparc Bâtiment B

Route de la côte d'Azur,

13 590 Meyreuil

Norway

Ingvald Ystgaardsvei 15

N-7484 Trondheim

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP

If your address has changed or if you are the new owner of the boat, be sure to

notify BRP by either:

- Notifying an authorized Sea-Doo dealer.

- North America Only: calling at 1 888 272-9222.

- Mailing one of the change of address cards on the following pages at one of

the BRP addresses indicated in the Contact Us section of this guide.

In case of change of ownership, please join a proof that the former owner agreed

to the transfer.

Notifying BRP, even after the expiration of the limited warranty, is very important

as it enables BRP to reach the boat owner if necessary, like when safety recalls

are initiated. It is the owner’s responsibility to notify BRP.

STOLEN UNITS: In the event that your boat is stolen, you should notify your

area’s distributor warranty department of such. We will ask you to provide your

name, address, phone number, Hull Identification Number and date it was stolen.