Fleetwood 1998 American Tradition Owner's Manual page 44

A weight-carrying hitch head assembly does not use spring
bars . All of the tongue weight of the trailer bears down on the
hitch assembly which loads the motor home rear axle. For this
reason, the maximum load you can tow with a weight-carry-
ing hitch head assembly is limited.
HITCH HITCH HEAD MAXIMUM
RECEIVER ASSEMBLY TOWED LOAD
Weight-Carrying 5,000 Lbs.*
10,000 Lbs.
r--------- - - - - - - -
(standard)
Weight-Distributing 10,000 Lbs.*
*
To tow the maximum 10,000 lb. load, you MUST
use a weight-distributing hitch head assembly.
**
If you use a weight-carrying hitch head assembly,
the maximum towed load is limited to 5,000 Ibs.
The table above outlines the hitch head assembly combina-
tions and the resulting maximum towed loads that are avail-
able to you. The ratings associated with the particular hitch
receiver supplied with your motor home are noted on the
wardrobe door tag and on a label affixed to the hitch receiver.
Consult with your dealer or towing equipment/trailer supplier
to determine the correct type of hitch head assembly you
should use for the towed load you intend to pull.
WARNING
Failure to understand and
follow these guidelines as
presented in this section
could result in damage to
the motor home frame or
body, could cause
unstable driving and
handling characteristics,
and will restrict your
warranty coverage.
AMERicAN TRAdiTioN - CopYRiq/iT 1997, FlEETwood ENTERPRisES, INC. AI/ Riq/iTS RESERVEd.