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Travel Trailer Hitch Weight
Maintain the proper tongue weight of the trailer. Stay within the target range of 10%-15% of
the overall gross weight (travel trailer weight plus contents)
Travel Trailer Hitch Height & Hitch Ball
This unit hitch
height is:
weight behind the axles and cause the vehicle to fishtail. A low hitch will transfer additional
weight to the hitch. Refer to the hitch manufacturer instructions to adjust the weight-distrib-
uting hitch to the proper height.
If you have additional questions, consult with your dealer. Make certain your Dealer is
aware of the tow vehicle you are using so a compatible hookup is achieved. Depending on
the model, your required travel trailer hitch ball diameter is either 2" or 2-5/16" (consult
your dealer for assistance).
Travel Trailer Hitching Procedure
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 an Atwood brake actuator is used with an equalizing
hitch, be sure the hanger chains hang between straight down and
forward up to 34°. Do not use less than 6-1/2" hanger chain length.
For optimum brake performance, hang chains forward 34°. Refer to
the manufacturer's owner's manual for more information.
To determine the hitch height for your model, make sure that the
trailer is level. When the loaded RV is hitched to the tow vehicle,
check the hitch ball height. This can be determined by measuring the
distance from the center of the hitch ball to the ground. Record this
number in the box for future reference.
Adjust the equalizing bars of the hitch assembly so that the tow ve-
hicle and the trailer are essentially level. A high hitch will transfer
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