Hitching - Oliver Legacy Elite II2017 Owner's Manual

Hitch – Make sure that your towing vehicle is equipped with a minimum of
a Class III Hitch for a 17-foot trailer.

HITCHING

▲ AN IMPROPERLY COUPLED TRAILER CAN RESULT IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
USE OF A TOW VEHICLE WITH A TOWING CAPACITY LESS
THAN THE LOAD RATING OF THE TRAILER CAN RESULT IN
LOSS OF CONTROL, AND MAY LEAD TO DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY. Be sure your hitch and tow vehicle are rated for the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of your trailer. Be sure the hitch load rating
is equal to or greater than the load rating of your coupler. Make sure the
hitch size is the same as the coupler size (2"ball). Replace worn, corroded or
cracked hitch components before coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle.
Make sure all hitch components are tight before coupling the trailer to the
tow vehicle.
The 18.5' Oliver Travel Trailer is equipped with a Class III Bulldog Steel
Coupler, rated at 5000 lbs. GVWR. The 18.5' model has a 4500 lb.
maximum load rating (GVWR.)
The 23.5' Oliver Travel Trailer is equipped with a Class III Bulldog Steel
Coupler, rated at 7000 lbs. GVWR. The 23.5' model has a 6500 lb.
maximum load rating (GVWR.)
Tongue weight can play an important part in handling and control.
WARNING Always test drive your hitched tow vehicle after making
changes to tongue weight, and do not attempt to adjust hitch with any
weight on tongue!!!
▲ WARNING
THE PROPER SELECTION AND CONDITION OF THE COUPLER
AND HITCH IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFE TOWING OF YOUR
TRAILER, A LOSS OF COUPLING MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
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