Hitching Up; Hitching Up; 7-Way Plug; Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution - Airstream REI SPECIAL EDITION Owner's Manual

Hitching Up

The process of hitching up your trailer is something
that will become almost second nature with practice�
The following section includes proper hitch load
distribution� Proper training on connecting your trailer
to a tow vehicle is essential for safety� Please see your
dealer or other qualified personnel for instruction on the
proper hitching of your trailer� Safety chain use on the
hitch is required in all states�
WARNING
Always make sure coupler is properly attached
and latched before towing, and that safety chains
are properly attached. Safety chain use on the
hitch is required in all states.

7-Way Plug

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6
5
1� Black, 12-Volt (+)
2� Green, Clearance Lights/Taillights
3� Red, Left Turn/Stop
4� White, 12-Volt (-)
5� Blue, Brake
6� Brown, Right Turn/Stop
7� Blank
NOTE
The 7-Way Plug is spliced to the main harness in
the area of the 12-volt distribution panel in front
of the trailer.
2024 REI Special Edition

Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution

When a trailer is properly hitched up to a tow vehicle
with a load equalizing hitch, approximately 1/3 of the
trailer's tongue weight will be on the trailer's axles
and 2/3 will be transferred to the tow vehicle� One
third of this weight transfer will be carried by the front
wheels and 1/3 by the rear wheels of the tow vehicle
(See illustration)� Thus, the tire load of each wheel on
the tow vehicle will be increased by 1/6 of the trailer's
tongue weight� The tire air pressure of the tow vehicle
should be increased to compensate for this additional
weight� Refer to the vehicle's owner's manual for this
information�
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WARNING
The tongue weight should be approximately
10 to 15% of the trailer's total weight. Under
no condition should it exceed the tow vehicles
hitch rating. Please refer to the tow vehicles
documentation for your vehicles hitch rating
information.
Towing
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