ShoreLand'r SLB40TCBLW User Manual

SLB40TCBLW-__ & SLB40TCBBLW-__

SLB40TCBLW-__ Shown

SLB40TCBLW Bundles Required:

66520 Bag with Chains, No Coupler.....................1

69082 Lit Packet Brake Trailers............................1

80256-- Frame Bundle - 2X4W 40TCBLW..............1

66996-- Tongue Assembly 55”, W/UFP Actuator....1

TA0991-__ Winch Stand Kit 9” w/Mtg HDWE………....1

(or)
TA0992-__ Winch Stand Kit 14” w/Mtg HDWE……..…1
(or)

TA0993-__ Winch Stand Kit 7” w/Mtg HDWE………....1

ST215/75R14C Tire/TS Dir Rim................4

(or)

ST215/75R14C Tire/Galv Dir Rim..............4

SLB40TCBBLW Bundles Required:

ST215/75R14C Tire/TS Dir Rim............4

(or)

ST215/75R14C Tire/Galv Dir Rim..........4

66520 Bag with Chains, No Coupler..................1

69082 Lit Packet Brake Trailers.........................1

80771-- Frame Bundle - 2X4W 40TCBBLW.........1

66996-- Tongue Assembly 55”, W/UFP Actuator..1

69352 Brake Kit – Tandem Axle Connection…..1
TA0991-__ Winch Stand Kit 9” w/Mtg HDWE………..1
(or)
TA0992-__ Winch Stand Kit 14” w/Mtg HDWE………1
(or)
TA0993-__ Winch Stand Kit 7” w/Mtg HDWE………..1

ShoreLand’r offers their product line in either galvanized or painted finish. When or dering parts it is important that you specify
the finish or color you have on your product. T he five (5) di git number a long with a two (2) digit spac e _ _, note the p arts which
can be purchased with various finishes. When ordering these items use the five (5) digit number along with a t wo (2) digit suffix
for the proper finish.

00..........Galvanized

01..........Arctic White

03..........Black

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FINAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Remove the hardware bag from the frame, remove
parts and sort by size.

TONGUE
The tongue is shipped separate of the frame. Locate
the appropriate tongue and install by sliding it in the
front of the tongue channel.
Line the holes in the tongue with the holes in the
tongue channel. Install the 1/2” x 4” hex bolt in the
front cross hole and secure with a 1/2” lock nut.

Remove the wire harness from the rear of the
tongue. Place the wire harness and the brake line
through the hole provided in the tongue cover plate.
See Detail A in Diagram A.
Secure the tongue cover plate in position with the
same 1/2” x 1-1/2” hex bolt that secur es the back on
the tongue to the tongue channel of the frame.
Secure with 1/2” lock nut. Tighten both bolts just
installed.

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WINCH POST ASSEMBLY
The height that the bow eye is placed in your boat will
determine the length winch post required. Once this is
determined, attach the winch base to the tongue with
three 1/2” x 4-1/2” carriage bolts and lock nuts.

Align the holes in the Profile 2000 mounting channel
with the holes in the top of the winch base. Attach the
front of the winch head mounting channel to the base
by placing a 1/2” x 4-1/2” hex bolt through the hole
closest to the front of the winch base. Secure with a
lock nut. Do not tighten.

Note that the winch head can now be rotated either up
or down. Identify the correct hole combination to use to
position the bow eye roller just above the bow eye of
your boat. When determined, secure in this position by
placing the bushing as shown in Diagram C inside the
winch base so it aligns with the hole just identified for
the proper adjustment. Insert another 1/2” x 4-1/2” hex
bolt through the determined mounting hole in the
mounting channel and winch base making sure the bolt
passes through the bushing as well. Secure with a 1/2”
lock nut. Tighten all bolts.

Plug the tongue wire harness ends into the frame har­nesses by matching colors and ends. Pushes the
extra wire provided into the rear of the tongue or
remove the grommet in the side frame and place the
extra wire in the side frame. Replace grommet just re­moved.

WHITE GROUND WIRE INSTALLATION
Place the self-tapping screw provided through the
round metal ring on the white ground wire of the
tongue harness located at the rear of the tongue. At­tach the ground wire to the main frame by driving the
screw in the hole provided next to the tongue channel
of the frame. This will assure a positive ground for the
lighting.

SAFETY CHAINS
Locate the 1/2” x 1-1/4” hex bolt. Slip the bolt through
a 1/2” at washer, then place through the last link of
one of the safety chains. Place a second flat washer
on the bolt and insert through the hole as shown in
Diagram B. Secure with a 1/2” .flange lock nut.
Tighten. Repeat this process on the second safety
chain on the opposite side of the tongue.

Assembly is complete.

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BRAKE LINE
Locate the brass brake line coupling. Remove the
plastic cap and thread the brake line hose coming
out the rear of the tongue into one end of the
coupling. Bend the line in a smooth gradual radius
being careful not to kink the line. Bend so it can be
mated to the brake line hose from the side frame.
Once aligned, thread the side frame brake line hose
into the other end of the coupling. Tighten both lines
into the coupling.

ROCKER ARMS
Locate the rocker arms (Ref. No. 6 of Detail A in
Diagram D. Note that the center bushing has a
grease zerk in it. Position the rocker arms up into
the center channel welded in the center of the
tandem spring bracket so that the grease zerk is
pointing down. Align the holes in the channel with
the rocker arm. Secure in place with a 3/4” x 4-1/2”
hex bolt and lock nut. Tighten. Repeat this process
on the other rocker arm and spring bracket. Grease
the rocker at this time by applying grease through
the zerk just discussed.

NOTE: The grease zerk is positioned down so
that it is accessible for servicing when needed.

SPRINGS

Position the axles so they are properly aligned with
the trailer. Position the brake axle so that the disc
brake calipers are on the back side of the axle. The
brake axle must always be mounted as the rear
axle to give you the best braking possible (See
Diagram D. There is no right and left to the axle
without brakes. It can be mounted either way.

Place the springs on the topside of the spring pads
welded to the axle. (See chassis diagram). Note
that the hook end of the spring must be to the rear
of the trailer. Place a spring clamp on the top center
of the spring as shown. Next place the 1/2” x 6-1/2”
U-bolts down over the top of the spring clamp,
spring and axle as shown.

Place the spring and axle U-bolt plate onto the ends
of the two U-bolts just placed. Secure in place with
1/2” lock nuts. Thread onto the U-bolts but do not
tighten securely until the complete unit is in position
on the trailer. Repeat on the other spring.

AXLE
Place one of the spring bracket bushings into the
rear of the spring bracket and secure with a 9/16” x
3-1/4” hex bolt and hex lock nut. Repeat in other
spring bracket.

Position the rear axle under the frame, then hook the
loop of the springs around the bushings just
installed. Note that if the axle is positioned too low
when trying to hook, the loops will not hook around
the bushings.

Raise the front of the springs up so they align with
the rear hole in the axle boogie just installed. Secure
in place with 9/16” x 3-1/4” hex bolts and lock nuts.

Install another spring bracket bushing in the front
hole on the rock arm assemblies. Secure with a
9/16” x 3-1/4” hex bolt and lock nut. Tighten.

Hook the hook end of the springs mounted to the
front axle over the bushing just installed in the rocker
arm assembly. Then swing the front of the spring up
and attach the front mounting hole in the spring
bracket with another 9/16” x 3-1/4” hex bolt and lock
nut.

Tighten all axle U-bolts and spring bolts.

ONE AXLE BRAKE INSTALLATION
Cut the tape securing the brake line hose to the axle.
Remove the plastic plug from the bottom port in the
brass block on both brake calipers. Thread in the
brake hose male end and tighten to either 6-8 ft. lb.
or 72-96 in. lb. of torque.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
Over tightening will cause the brass block to crack

and or the threads to release and then leak.
Remove the plastic cap from the end of the frame

brake line coming out of the side frame by the axle.
Carefully pull the brake line hose so that it will thread
thru the brake line bracket. Thread the brake line
hose into the side port on the right side brake caliper.
Tighten.

NOTE: The complete brake system including the
axle MUST be re-bled to ensure that all air has been
removed from the brake system. For bleeding
instructions see the UFP brake bleeding manual or
the ShoreLand’r Disc Brake Manual.

Fill the actuator reservoir with brake fluid and bleed
the line per the instructions in the Brake Manual.

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DUAL AXLE BRAKE INSTALLATION
If your trailer is equipped with dual axle brakes con­nect the line to the axle as follows:

Cut the tape securing the brake line hose in the axle.
Remove the plastic plug from the bottom port in the
brass block on both brake calipers. Thread the brake
hose male end into the block and tighten to either 6­8 ft. lb. or 72-96 in. lb. of torque.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
Over tightening will cause the brass block to crack

and or the threads to release and then leak.
Attach the brake hose from the attaching kit to the

side port on the brass block on the right side of the
rear axle and then to the spring bracket with the U­shaped hose clip. Once the brake hose is secured in
place, locate the brass tee connector. Screw the
male port of the tee into the brake line hose. Tighten.

Next connect the side frame brake line hose into the
top port on the tee. Connect the two axles together
using the 42” brake line hose supplied. Thread one
end of the line into the brass tee just installed. Route
the line over to the other axle, forming a loop in the
line thru the clip on the spring bracket and then
connect the other end into the brake caliper on the
second axle. Tighten to either 6-8 ft. lb. or 72-96 in.
lb. of torque. Using the clamps and screws included
in the kit secure the hose to the sideframe to keep it
protected from damage.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
Over tightening will cause the brass block to crack

and then leak.
NOTE: The complete brake system including the

axle MUST be re-bled to ensure that all air has been
removed from the brake system.

For bleeding instructions see the UFP brake bleeding
manual or the ShoreLand’r Disc Brake Manual.

Fill the actuator reservoir with brake fluid and bleed
the line per the instructions in the Brake Manual.

TIRE & WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Mount the tire and wheel assemblies using the 1/2”
fine threaded tapered lug nuts provided. Tighten to
85-95 ft./lb. torque using the rotation pattern as shown
in the ShoreLandr’s Owners Manual. Re-torque the
lug nuts after 50 miles driving and then periodically
thereafter.

Tire Size and Carrying Capacity Chart

Tire Size..............................ST215/78R14-C

GVWR...................................5440 lb.

Carrying Capacity...............4000 lb.

Axle.......................................Disc Brakes

Refer to the tire side wall for correct tire pressure.

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Tandem axle single brake
custom fender assembly

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Tandem axle double brake with custom fender assembly

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Tire Size and Carrying Capacity Chart

Tire Size........................ST215/75R 14-C

GVWR...........................5440 lb.

Carrying Capacity........4000 lb.

Axle...............................Disc Brakes

Refer to the tire side wall for correct tire pressure.

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B-SERIES BUNK ASSEMBLY
Locate the two 2 x 6 bunk assemblies. Note that the bunk
mounting brackets are assembled to the bunks at the
factory. Place the end with the two brackets towards the
rear of the trailer. Place the assemb ly on the equiload bunk
arm and secure by placing a 3/8” x 1” hex bolt through the
bracket on the bunk and the ear on the end of the equiload
arm. Secure in place using a 3/8” lock nut. Repeat on the
other end of the arm. (See Diagram A).

Place the other end of the bunk in the bracket installed on
the front cross member. Note that this bracket is not
attached to the bunk because the trailer can be adjusted to
two different lengths.

Once the proper position for the rear cross member is
determined, the front of the bunk can now be attached to
the bracket using two- No. 10 x 1-1/4” self tapping screws
as shown in Detail B.

The 3/8” x 1” bolts attaching the bunks to the equiload arms
and front bunk bracket can be tightened but not over
tightened. The bunks must be allowed to rotate slightly to
conform to the boat bottom once the boat is set on the
trailer.

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TRAILER ADJUSTMENTS
The adjustment of the trailer to your boat is very im­portant not only for the trailer, but also the boat.
Failure to do so may lead to potential failure or
damage to either the trailer or boat.
Adjust as follows:

AXLE ADJUSTMENT
The amount of tongue weight on your trailer can be
adjusted as follows:
To lower the tongue weight, adjust the axle assem­bly forward. To increase the tongue weight, adjust
the axle backward.

The distance that the axle assembly has to be
moved will vary because it is directly related to the
weight and center of gravity of the boat placed on it.
Best towing is achieved when the tongue weight is
5-7% of the total gross load of the complete unit.

Note: Wire harnesses and brake line lines will need
care when moving the axle assembly.

REAR SUPPORT SYSTEM
Place the boat on the trailer so that the transom is
located at the rear of the support system. On a
bunk trailer, the transom of the boat should be
within 1-2” of the end of the bunk. This gives you
maximum support on the transom.
The rear cross member is adjustable forward or
backward to allow the trailer to be adjusted to
various length boats. This is accomplished by
removing the pivot bolt on holds each end of the
rear pivot to the side frame. Reposition the rear
pivot arm into the other hole position predrilled in
the side frame.
Reattach the rear pivot to the side frame with the
bolts just removed. Tighten.

The wire harness for the three-light identification
light must be repositioned where it comes from the
side frame to the rear pivot to eliminate slack, and
sagging of the wiring.

BUNKS
Make sure the bunks are positioned far enough
apart to give your boat as much stability as possible
while transporting. Position the bunks so they are
located just the outside of a strake that your boat
may have. This will help center your boat and assist
when loading. The bunks need be adjusted up high
enough to keep the keel from resting on the center
pads. A minimum of one to two inches clearance is
desirable.

FRONT BUNK SUPPORT
The front bunks should be adjusted either in or out so
that the bunk will continue to run just to the outside of
the strake of the boat. Adjust the bunks up so that
there is approximately 1-2 inches clearance between
the keel of the boat and the center cross member pad.

WINCH POST
Once all other adjustments are complete the winch
post can be adjusted. Slide the winch post base back­ward on the tongue until the bow roller comes in con­tact with the boat.

This bow roller needs to be positioned directly above
the boat bow eye to prevent your boat from moving
forward in the event of a sudden stop. It can be moved
up or down by removing the back bolt that mounts the
winch head to the base. When this bolt is removed, the
head can be rotated up or down to reach the desired
height required to fit your boat. Once in this position,
align the closest pair of holes in the brackets and
reinsert the bolt just removed. Tighten.

Attach the winch strap and crank winch tight. Attach
the bow eye safety chain into the bow eye of the boat
as well. This is just another level of protection to keep
your boat and trailer together as one unit.

Adjustments are now complete. Double check your
boat for fit. If the desired fit has been achieved, tighten
all fasteners that may have either been left loose or
have been loosened to do the adjusting.

Note: All nuts and bolts must be tightened before tow­ing. The law requires that the white ground wire on
both the tongue wire harness and vehicle harness be
properly grounded to respective trailer and vehicle
frames.

Recheck all fasteners on the complete trailer to make
sure they are all tight and ready for towing. All fasten­ers should be periodically checked before towing.

See your ShoreLand’r Owner’s Guide for further
technical information regarding your trailer and its
components.

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