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The following procedure will help to assist you in securely hooking up your recreation ve-
hicle 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.
9.
Attach the breakaway switch cable to the tow vehicle.
10. Attach the safety chains.
11. Plug in your wire harness/connector plug from the tow vehicle to the travel trailer.
12. Walk around the RV to verify exterior lights are working correctly.
13. Remove the trailer wheel blocks.
™ NOTE: If using a brake actuator, refer to the manufacturer's owner's manu-
al for detailed and important hitching and safety information.
Travel Trailer Weight Distributing System (customer supplied)
This system provides a more stable tow vehicle/RV combination. It will distribute the
weight evenly to the tow vehicle front and rear axles and the trailer axle. Consult with your
dealer for information on requirements and operation of this system. Be certain your tow
vehicle can carry the hitch weight.
Travel Trailer Sway Control (customer supplied)
Sway control devices are available to reduce the sway produced by crosswinds, air displace-
ment caused by other vehicles passing you in transit, incorrect weight distribution, excessive
speed, the RV tires dropping onto the shoulder of the road, etc. The use of sway control will
help to control the side-to-side movement and keep sway in check. Consult your dealer for
additional information.
Suggestions for sway situations:
Slowly ease your foot off the accelerator.
Turn the steering wheel as little as possible. Natural lag time reaction when coun-
ter-steering to correct sway could possibly make it worse.
If the trailer is equipped with electric brakes, using the hand control will help to
keep the vehicles aligned.
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. Reduce your speed until the issue is resolved.
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.
Travel Trailer Safety Chains
Your RV is equipped with chains to meet SAE standard requirements for maximum gross
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