Hookup; The Safety Chain; Hitch Height - 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.
Specifications
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.
8. Remove dolly wheel and retract tongue jack to its maximum height.
9. Attach breakaway cable to the 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.
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The Safety Chain

There are different safety chain requirements determined by the various state laws. Your
vehicle is equipped with chains to meet SAE standard requirements for maximum gross
trailer weight. Always have the safety chains attached when towing. Install them as
shown below so they do not restrict sharp turns, but tight enough so they do not drag on
the ground.
Figure 3-1
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