Hitch Height; Hookup - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

CAUTIONS:
• Using an oversized or undersized hitch can cause damage to the frame of your
folding camping trailer.
• Jayco, Inc. cannot be responsible for the suspension system of the tow vehicle. The
final ball height after the coach is completely hooked up is a factor to be consid-
ered when towing a trailer. To avoid overloading your RV axles and minimize
possible handling difficulties, your RV should tow level when hooked to your tow
vehicle.
• Do not overload your tow vehicle

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.
All Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17"
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. When closing your folding camping trailer to depart from the campsite (before
removing the crank for storage), be sure to place slight tension on the cables of the
lifter system by turning the crank in the "UP" movement to make it taut taking
caution not to overtighten. Make sure that you have carefully read and understand
all of the instructions for closing your camper.
CAUTION: It is very important to place tension on the cable system to prevent
them from becoming tangled. If the cables become tangled, it could lead to
breakage of the lifter cables when the roof is raised.
2. Turn the crank on the jack to raise the tongue of camping trailer above the hitch ball
on the tow vehicle hitch.
3. Open coupler latch.
4. Back tow vehicle into proper position.
5. Turn crank on jack to lower coupler onto ball hitch.
6. Close coupler latch after completely seated.
7. Install weight distributing bars (equalizers) as per recommendations from hitch
supplier, when required.
Specifications
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