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The Recon has a standard factory-installed
long pin box. Ask your RV dealer about the
proper class and type of hitch you need to
purchase for your individual tow vehicle/RV
combination (a fifth wheel requires a pin box
hitch bolted directly to the floor of the truck box
through the frame). Before selecting a hitch,
you must know your RV's GVWR and pin box
rating. Fifth-wheel trailers typically maintain
25% of their overall gross weight (trailer weight
and contents) on the hitch.
The rating of the hitch package purchased
should be equal to or greater than the RV's
GVWR and the pin box rating.
Hitch Height
There is no recommended hitch height for
fifth-wheels; usually the fifth wheel pin box is
adjustable for variance in trucks and truck
suspension
systems.
assembly so that the tow vehicle and the trailer
are essentially level. A high hitch will transfer
weight behind the axles and cause the vehicle
to fishtail. A low hitch will transfer additional
weight to the hitch. If you have additional
questions, consult with your RV dealer or the
hitch OEM.
RV B
S
RAKE
YSTEM
Your RV electric brakes are designed to work
with the tow vehicle hydraulic brakes. To
maintain proper braking performance, both the
trailer and tow vehicle brakes must be used
together. Separate use of the braking systems
will cause accelerated wear and damage.
Braking system components include:
Tow vehicle battery (customer supplied)
Brake controller (customer supplied)
Wire harness/connector plug
Auxiliary battery (customer supplied)
Breakaway switch
Canadian transportation laws require that
brake linings be replaced if there is any
cracking for semi-tractor and trailers only. This
does not apply to recreation vehicles.
Adjust
the
hitch
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
WARNING
Failure to maintain the brakes in proper
working condition as specified in the axle
OEM operator manual may cause property
damage, personal injury and possibly
death. Consult with your RV dealer for
assistance.
When your RV is new, it is impossible to
adjust the brake shoes precisely. It takes
approximately 1,000
medium to heavy stops to "burnish" fit or
"seat" the shoes to the brake drum. After
the initial break-in period your brake shoes
must be adjusted accurately for best
performance and increased durability.
Tow vehicle battery (customer supplied)
The tow vehicle battery is the primary source
of power for your trailer brake operation. To
ensure available power when needed, keep
your tow vehicle battery and charging system
working properly.
Brake controller (customer supplied)
The brake controller should be installed in the
tow vehicle to work in conjunction with the RV
brakes. Hydraulic or electronic controllers are
available. Consult with your RV dealer or the
brake controller OEM to decide which
purchase is right for your towing combination.
For more information in this manual, read:
Sec. 3. Electrical Systems, Auxiliary
battery (customer supplied)
Sec. 7. Towing & Handling, Wire
harness/connector plug
Sec. 7 Towing & Handling, Breakaway
switch
For more information
Read the OEM operator manual.
T
F
RAILER
RAME
Sand, pebbles, objects on the highway,
climate (salt air exposure) or ice inhibiting
SECTION 6
miles
and/or
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