Hitch Height; Hookup - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

Hitch Height

The correct hitch ball height is listed on the chart below for your folding camping trailer.
It is measured with the unit in a level position, measuring from the top of the ball to
ground level.
Jayco Incorporated cannot be responsible for the suspension system of any tow vehicle.
There are a variety of suspension systems available on tow vehicles today which will
effect the ball height, stability and levelness of the RV when hooked up to the vehicle.
Make certain your dealer is aware of the type of tow vehicle that will be used so a
compatible hook-up can be achieved.
MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEIGHT
Eagle 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16"
The ball size on all folding camping trailers is 2 inches.

Hookup

Hooking up a camper is not difficult and will become easier with practice. The following
procedure will help you until you become more experienced.
1. Turn crank on jack to raise tongue of trailer above hitch ball on hitch.
2. Open coupler latch.
3. Back tow vehicle into proper position.
4. Turn crank on jack to lower coupler onto ball hitch.
5. Close coupler latch after completely seated.
6. Install weight distributing bars (equalizers) as per recommendations from hitch
supplier, when required.
7. Remove dolly wheel and retract tongue jack to its maximum height.
8. Attach cable for break-away to tow vehicle.
9. Attach break away switch cable to tow vehicle.
10. Connect safety chains as shown in Figure 3-1.
11. The following items should be inspected prior to your journey:
• All lights should be in working order
• Stabilizer jacks should be in the retracted position
• Entrance steps should be in the retracted position
• Refrigerator door should be closed and locked
• All loose items should be secured
• Brakes should be tested for operation prior to entering roadway
• Tire pressure should be checked and maintained per the tire pressure stamped on
the tire sidewall
Specifications
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