Trailer Hitch; Trailer Hitch Limitations - PREVOST H3-45 2023 Operator's Manual

18 - Coach Exterior -
To gain access to the SCR catalytic converter,
pull the catch connecting rod to unlock the access
hatch;
WARNING
External and internal temperatures remain hot
long after the engine has been shut down. Allow
the Exhaust Aftertreatment System to cool before
handling. Wear protective clothing and gloves
while servicing.

TRAILER HITCH

Your vehicle may be equipped with a factory-
installed trailer hitch which has been designed to
meet the following rating:
Maximum gross trailer weight:
20,000 lbs. (9072 kg)
Maximum tongue weight at 6 1/2 inches
(165 mm) or less from coupling receiver:
1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
FIGURE 33: TRAILER HITCH
FIGURE 34: TRAILER HITCH
The draw bar and the ball used for towing the
trailer should be rated for 20,000 lbs. capacity
or more.
Pulling a trailer weighing more than the
recommended maximum gross weight may
cause engine and transmission overheating,
and a possible hitch failure.
NOTE
Pulling a trailer over long distances is
considered as a "severe operating condition"
for the vehicle. The engine will require more
frequent servicing.

TRAILER HITCH LIMITATIONS

The minimum requirement for a trailer weighing
up to 20,000 lbs. when coupled to a 20,000 lbs.
Prevost Trailer Hitch is as per the following:
1. Trailer must comply with Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations 393.52 regarding trailer
braking capability.
2. The trailer coupling attachments must meet the
following minimum static test load requirements.
Use the indicated Gross Trailer Weight Rating
(GTWR) of your trailer and multiply by the indicated
value below.
PA-1652 Operator's Manual H3-45 Coach
DANGER
WARNING
Longitudinal tension and compression: (1.5 x
l
GTWR)