Pre-Travel Information; Suggestions For Sway Situations; Travel Trailer Hitching Procedure - Jayco 2016 White Hawk Owner's Manual

SECTION 3 – PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
Crisscross the left safety chain under the coupler and attach to the right mounting slot in
the trailer hitch; repeat with the right safety chain. Slack for each length should be the
same but not more than necessary to permit the vehicle to turn at its minimum radius.
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A weight distributing hitch system provides a more stable tow vehicle/RV combination.
This system will spread the weight evenly to distribute it to the tow vehicle front and rear
axles and the trailer axle. Consult with your dealer to familiarize yourself with the
operation and requirements of the weight distributing hitch system. Be certain your tow
vehicle can carry the hitch weight.
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A sway control device (customer supplied) should be used with your tow
vehicle/travel trailer combination. Consult with your Dealer to obtain the proper
equipment for your needs.
Sway control devices are available to reduce the sway produced by crosswinds, air
displacement caused by other vehicles passing you in transit, incorrect weight distribution,
excessive speed, the RV tires dropping onto the shoulder of the road, etc. You will also
want to discuss this purchase with your Dealer.
The use of a sway control device will help to control the side-to-side movement and keep
sway in check.

Suggestions for sway situations:

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Slowly ease your foot off the accelerator.
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Turn the steering wheel as little as possible. Natural lag time reaction when counter-
steering to correct sway could possibly make it worse.
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If the trailer is equipped with electric brakes, using the hand control will help to keep
the vehicles aligned.
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As soon as possible, stop to determine the cause of the sway. Check all equipment
and load distribution. If the problem cannot be solved immediately, contact your
Dealer for a service appointment (travel at a much reduced speed on your way there).
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The following procedure will help to assist you in securely hooking up your recreation
vehicle to your tow vehicle.
1. Make sure the trailer wheels are blocked.
2. Turn the tongue jack crank to raise the travel trailer tongue above the hitch ball.
3. Open the coupler latch on the travel trailer hitch.
4. Back the tow vehicle into the proper position.
5. Turn the tongue jack crank to lower the coupler onto the hitch ball.
6. Close the coupler latch after it is completely seated.
7. Install the (customer supplied) weight distributing bars (equalizers) as directed by the
OEM.
8. Remove the dolly wheel or platform and retract the tongue jack to its maximum
height.
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