Welded Rear Hitch (If So Equipped); Fifth Wheel Hitching Procedure - Tiffin Motorhomes VANLEIGH BEACON Owner's Manual

Fifth wheel pin box 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. Adjust the hitch assembly
so the tow vehicle and the fifth wheel 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.
To adjust the hitch to the proper height, refer to the hitch manufacturer instructions.

WELDED REAR HITcH (IF So EQUIPPED)

• Do NoT exceed the Hitch Weight Ratings for your Welded Rear Hitch (if so equipped).
Failure to do so may void the warranty.
NoTE: Any hitch that is welded to the chassis and not approved by Lippert will void the
chassis warranty.
FIFTH WHEEL HITcHING PRo cEDURE
The fifth wheel hitching procedure (below) becomes easier with practice. To safely hook up
your fifth wheel to your tow vehicle, use the following steps:
1. ALWAYS use wheel chocks to block the trailer wheels.
2. Check that your hitch lever is in the open (or cocked) position.
• Unless it is designed to open automatically.
3. Adjust the trailer height to achieve the proper level of the pin.
4. OPEN the truck tailgate.
• Unless your truck is equipped with a tailgate designed to accommodate a fifth
wheel hitch.
5. Back up your truck so the hitch encircles the fifth wheel pin.
6. Making gentle contact of the hitch saddle against the pin will cause the mechanism
to close.
7. Secure the hitch lever as specified in the hitch manufacturer documentation.
• Shift the truck into drive, but
• Do NoT press on the accelerator.
• Bump the hitch to make sure it is locked.
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