Trailer valet 5X User Manual

Operating Manual

The most advanced trailer dolly on the planet

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injury to persons and property for which the manufac­turer cannot be held liable.

Table of Contents

SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................. 3

WHAT’S IN THE BOX.............................................................................................3

WARNINGS...........................................................................................................4

OVERVIEW............................................................................................................5

ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................ 6

INSTALLATION..................................................................................................... 7

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................... 8-10

WARRANTY.........................................................................................................10

MAINTANENCE...................................................................................................11

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Specifications

The Trailer Valet is made of high strength steel and given a powder coat finish made to resist corrosion
from the elements and marine use. When cared for properly, it will provide years of service. Trailer Valet
mounts to the side of trailer tongue. Once mounted to your trailer, the Trailer Valet makes maneuvering
your trailer much easier than your old jack. Hitching and unhitching, leveling, and moving is now done with
precision. The Trailer Valet 5X is designed for trailers up to 5,000 lbs. The Trailer Valet is for use only on

paved surfaces or compacted gravel and soils that are free of debris.
Wheel size: 8 inches

Jack range: 16 inches
Tongue max weight: 500 lbs.
Trailer max weight: 5,000 lbs.
Weight: 50 lbs.

Maximum dimensions: 28” H x 14” L x 7.5”
Patented under US Patent number 6,619,671 and 6,739,601.

What’s In The Box

Before assembling your Trailer Valet, double check that you have all the parts and tools you’ll need.
Included in the box:

1 -- Assembled Trailer Valet
4 -- Lock washers
1 -- Drive handle (Part Number 4)
1 -- Mounting bracket (Part Number 20)
2 -- Trailer mount clamp (Part Number 21)
1 -- Rotation pin (Part Number 23)
1 -- Owner’s manual
4 -- Washers
4 -- Bolts and nuts
1 -- Stow pin (Part Number 22)
1 -- Security bolt (Part Number 21b)

Tools that you will need:
2 -- Crescent wrench

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Warnings

device. Do not modify the device or use the device for

exceed the designated weight limits.

Do not operate the device while under the influence of

Always read and understand your drill/driver operator’s

Before each use of the Trailer Valet, check for damaged
parts. Carefully inspect the device for any part that
appears to be damaged to determine if the device will
operate properly. Check for alignment and secure

aligned, secured or both, DO NOT use the device. We

your ability to operate the device.

As with all devices with moving parts, do not wear
excessively loose clothing, as it may become caught,

Have a second person guide your trailer’s movements
while using the Trailer Valet to avoid property damage,
especially in narrow or poorly visible areas.

Operator and bystanders should never place any part of

the body under or in the path of any poron of this

product or the load being supported or moved.

This product must be installed and used in strict

Always remember to set the brakes before leaving or if
you are having trouble maintaining control of the trailer.

DO NOT use the Trailer Valet on slopes and inclines.

In preparing this manual, we strive to cover all possible
conditions that the customer may encounter when using
the Trailer Valet. The operator of the product must
exercise common sense, caution and full judgment when
assessing situations not covered or cautioned in this
manual.

replaced by a qualified technician.

When servicing, use only factory replacement parts.

This product is not intended to be used as a transport

Have wheel blocks ready in case of emergency.

Never exceed the maximum rated capacity. Refer to the

rated capacity. If uncertain, contact Customer Support at
626-400-6299 or visit the website www.trailervalet.com.

side forces may cause failure and must be avoided.

The use of gloves is recommended while aaching the

device to the trailer.

The Trailer Valet is designed for use on solid surfaces or
compact gravel and grass. DO NOT use the product on
excessively soft surfaces or muddy terrain, since the
device will not be able to gain traction. If there is no
traction despite being on a solid surface, consider
lowering the Trailer Valet further or shifting more of the
weight of your trailer forward.

DO NOT submerge the Trailer Valet in water (salt or fresh)
or leave it in water for prolonged periods, since this can
damage the gears and erode lubricants.

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Overview

PART DIAGRAM:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6. Brake Cap Assembly

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

13.

14.

15.

Axle Yoke Assembly

ACME Jack Assembly

Jack Crank
Drive Handle
Steering/Brake Handle

Left Bearing Housing
Right Bearing Housing

Gear Cover

Low Gear Driveshaft
High Gear Driveshaft

Gear Chains
Easy-Grip Handle

Handle Clip

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

Drive Shaft Bearing

Brake Engagement Lever

Axle Bearings

Drive Wheel
Follow Wheel
Axle Gear

18. Low Gear Chain

19.

20.

21.
21b.

22.

23.

High Gear Chain
Trailer Mount Bracket

Trailer Mount Clamp

Safety Bolt

Stow Pin
Rotation Pin

24. Tire

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Assembly

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Installation

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The safest way to install the Trailer Valet
is while the trailer is securely mounted to your
vehicle or mounted on an exisng jack.

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on trailer tongues that are rectangular in profile.

The Trailer Valet is only to be installed

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Valet as it will rotate, allowing the trailer to drop.

Things you will need to operate your Trailer Valet:

1)

Trailer Valet

Crank Handle

Items sold separately:

Standard Drill/Driver (minimum drive torque

Drill Aachment (available at
www.trailervalet.com)

Upon removing the dolly from packaging, it is very

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important to thoroughly inspect all parts of the system
before using the device. Any part that is missing or
damaged must be immediately replaced. Contact
Trailer Valet Customer Service at 1-626-400-6299.

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Only use the
in the box

Step 1: CHOOSE A LOCATION ON THE TONGUE WHERE
THE TRAILER VALET CAN FREELY ROTATE FROM ITS
VERTICAL POSITION TO ITS HORIZONTAL STOW
POSITION.

The mounng bracket has 7 holes to fit a variety of trailer
frames. Have a tongue clearance of at least 13 inches off
the ground before installing the bracket. Set aside 8 inches
of space on the tongue for the mounng bracket.

Step 2: INSTALL THE MOUNTING BRACKET

1)

Place the mounng bracket (Part Number 20) and
clamps (Part Number 21) onto the area of the tongue
you designated in Step 1, and secure onto the tongue
with the 4 bolts, each bolt having one washer, one
spring washer and one nut. Do not completely ghten
the bolts yet.

NOTE: It is recommended that you make sure the
Trailer Valet will have the necessary clearance from
the ground to operate and rotate into the stow

2)

NOTE: The trailer should be high enough so that the
Trailer Valet is at least 1 inch off the ground at this
stage of installaon. If the Trailer Valet is not high
enough, adjust trailer height or mounng bracket
and test again.

Evenly and firmly ghten the 4 bolts.

3)

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S ep 3: SECURE THE TRAILER VALET

Set the stow pin to secure the Trailer Valet and set the

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Tires must be above 75 psi (pounds per

square inch) prior to use. Do not use the device if the

res are damaged due to its failure to hold air. Check re
pressure before using the Trailer Valet for the first me,
since air pressure might have been lost in transit.

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Operating Instructions

In this guide, you are shown the basic fundamentals

use of your Trailer Valet. Knowing the proper dollying
techniques can help keep you and others around you safe.
Apply your knowledge of your Trailer Valet and the basic

Using the Trailer Valet

Step 1: SECURE THE TRAILER VALET

Mount the Trailer Valet onto the mounng bracket, drop

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uncontrolled trailer movement by locking the Trailer

Step 2: RAISE THE TRAILER VALET

Remove the rotaon pin (Part Number 23) from the
boom of the jack and turn the crank (Part Number 3) to
raise the trailer up off the hitch ball, if aached to a
towing vehicle.

NOTE: Some hitching mechanisms can become stuck to
the ball. Slightly rocking the trailer will loosen the

Step 4: MOVE THE TOWING VEHICLE

Once the hitch ball of the towing vehicle is detached from
the trailer coupler and the Trailer Valet fully hoists the
trailer, move the towing vehicle away from the trailer.

NOTE: Driving the Trailer Valet with the jack extended will
cause excessive wear on the jack and possibly result in
injury, and/or property damage. Always lower the jack to
its lowest height before moving your trailer with the
Trailer Valet.

Step 5: CHOOSE YOUR GEAR

greater speed, while the low gear (located at the top

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according to your trailer-moving needs.

controlling the trailer.

LOW GEAR

HIGH GEAR

disconnect any towing safety chains, the brake-turn

Step 3: TESTING THE ASSEMBLY

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are aware of the stability of the load.

Raise the trailer gradually unl the exisng jack is above
ground (during first use and unl you ar comfortable with
using the Trailer Valet) and the trailer is completely
supported by the Trailer Valet.

NOTE: Keeping the trailer jack close to the ground prevents
serious damages from occuring due to unexpected failures.

unable to hold the weight, lower the jack and remove the
device to check air pressure.

Always ensure the operator and bystanders

Step 6: ATTACH YOUR PREFERRED DRIVER

1)

Aach the drive handle to the low or medium gear of
the drivesha.

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WARNING

drill/driver manufacturer’s recommendaons. DO NOT
use a drill on the high gear drivesha of the Trailer Valet.

Connect the drill socket to your drill/driver.

1)

2)

Secu e

If you are using a cordless drill, be sure your

r the chuck of your drill around the drill socket

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Operating Instructions

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The drill can loosen and cause injury.

3)

If using a corded drill/driver, verify that the power

on the Trailer Valet or moving vehicle will not damage
the cords or that the cords cannot be stepped on,
tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or

4)

Align and insert the drill socket to the low gear

Re-Hitching Your Trailer

Step 1: CONNECT YOUR TRAILER TO THE HITCH BALL

1)
the ground.
Remove any wheel blocks below the trailer.

2)

3)
coupler is above the hitch ball of the towing vehicle.

4)
hitch ball, and lock the coupler.

guide the trailer unl the

Step 7: RAISE THE STEERING HANDLE AND ROTATE THE
DRIVESHAFT

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1)

Remove the rotaon pin (Part Number 23).

2)

Have one hand firmly gripped on the steering
handle, which acts as a brake when lowered, and
the other hand firlmly
gripped on the
drill/driver.

3)

Slowly li the streeing
handle unl the brake is
disengaged and start
cranking.

Hold the drill/driver firmly when engaging.

NOTE: It is important that you steer the device only when you

steering handle at a dead stop will cause the gears to fall out
of alignment.

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Step 8: PARK YOUR TRAILER

Step 2: REMOVE THE TRAILER VALET

1)

Remove the drill/drive handle.

Lower the exisng jack unl the Trailer Valet is above ground.

2)

3)

4)

Remove the stow pin and detach the Trailer Valet from

and store the Trailer Valet in a safe place.

Lower the jack as high as possible and leave the

1)

Trailer Valet hoisted on the mounng bracket.
Remove the coer and stow pins, rotate the Trailer
Valet 90 degrees (to where the steering handle faces
up).

Once you have moved your trailer to your desired

so that the brake is engaged to prevent movement.
Follow this by placing wheel blocks below your trailer’s
wheels to secure your trailer from accidental movement.

NOTE: The Trailer Valet brake is

not

a progressive brake,

and it is not intended to regularly stop your trailer if it is

misuse of the Trailer Valet.

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Operating Instructions

Restore the stow and rotaon pins through the

2)

horizontal holes. This will allow the Trailer Valet to
remain aached on the trailer while being towed
and ready for reuse.

The Trailer Valet 5X comes with a security bolt (Part
Number 21b) that is an opon to secure the device
while trailering. If you travel with the 5X and choose to
use it, the bolt aaches through the back of the
mounng bracket and ghtens into the tube of the 5X.
Make sure this bolt is loaded onto both the Trailer Valet
and the mounng bracket, along with

the rotation and

stow pins, before trailering.

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Warranty

One-Year Warranty (”Warranty”).

that the producctd will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship, ordinary wear and tear excepted,
provided that installaon and use of the product is in accordance with product instrucons. There are no other warranes,
expressed or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a parcular purpose. This warranty is not transfer­rable.

SuperTech S. Corp. (”We” or “Us”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser only (”You”)

the Product at any me.

Limitaons on the Warranty.

misuse, natural events, conngencies beyond Our control or as a result of any accident; (c) damage from misapplicaon,
overloading or improper installaon; (d) improper maintenance and repair; (e) damage as a result from the shipping and
handling by third-party vendors; and (f) product alteraon in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole excepon of
alteraons made pursuant to product instrucons and in a workmanlike manner.

Obligaons of Purchaser.

90601 or 1-626-400-6299

If it is necesssary to ship the Product to Us, you may either (1) pay for your own shipping, or (2) include a request to mail
You a shipping label as part of Your claim. Any returned product replaced by Us becomes our property. Please retain Your
purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original consumer purchaser. The Product and a copy of
the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your Warranty claim.

Refund Policy.

reason for your return and follow the instrucons that will be provided. We will inspect the Product and, if it is in an
acceptable condion, process a refund minus a 15 percent re-stocking fee. If you purchased the Product through a
third-party vendor, your acons are subject to the policies of the vendor; contact the vendor for further informaon.

Remedy Limits. Product replacement is Your sole remedy under this Warranty. We shall not be liable for service or labor

Governing Law. This Warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary from state to

state. This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to rules pertaining to conflicts of law.

If you purchased the product through us and wish to return the Product for a refund, contact Us, provide a

You acknowledge and agree that use of the product for any purpose other than the specified use(s)

This Warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect,

To make a Warranty claim, contact Us

, idenfy the product by model number and follow the claim instrucons that will be provided.

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by mail or in person at 2368 Peck Road, City of Industry, CA

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Maintenance

Check

Read and understand your drill/driver operator’s

Keep device free from contaminants.
Use the cleaning towel provided to remove any
dirt and debris.

Before First Every 90

Before

Each Use

Days

front cover of the device.

The Trailer Valet is made of high strength steel and given a powder coat finish made to resist corrosion. However, if
the device is used in a marine environment or where road salt is encountered, rinse off the interior and exterior with
fresh water and allow to dry. DO NOT SUBMERGE THE TRAILER VALET IN WATER, as this can damage the gears and
erode lubricants.

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SUPERTECH S. CORP.

2368 Peck Road

Industry, CA 90601

Customer Service: 1-626-400-6299

Email: [e-mail]

or visit: www.TrailerValet.com

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