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Travel Trailer Hitching Procedure
The following procedure will help to assist you in securely hooking up your recreation ve-
hicle to your tow vehicle.
1.
Make sure the trailer wheels are blocked.
2.
Turn the tongue jack crank to raise the travel trailer tongue above the hitch ball.
3.
Open the coupler latch on the travel trailer hitch.
4.
Back the tow vehicle into the proper position.
5.
Turn the tongue jack crank to lower the coupler onto the hitch ball.
6.
Close the coupler latch after it is completely seated.
7.
Install the (customer supplied) weight distributing bars (equalizers) as directed by the
OEM.
8.
Remove the dolly wheel or platform and retract the tongue jack to its maximum height.
9.
Attach the breakaway switch cable to the tow vehicle.
10. Attach the safety chains.
11. Plug in your wire harness/connector plug from the tow vehicle to the travel trailer.
12. Walk around the RV to verify exterior lights are working correctly.
13. Remove the trailer wheel blocks.
NOTE: If an Atwood brake actuator is used with an equalizing hitch, be
sure the hanger chains hang between straight down and forward up to
34°. Do not use less than 6-1/2" hanger chain length. For optimum brake
performance, hang chains forward 34°. Refer to the manufacturer's owner's
manual for more information.
Travel Trailer Weight Distributing System (customer supplied)
This system provides a more stable tow vehicle/RV combination as it will spreads the weight
evenly to distribute it to the tow vehicle front and rear axles and the trailer axle. Consult
with your dealer for information on requirements and operation of this system. Be certain
your tow vehicle can carry the hitch weight.
Travel Trailer Sway Control (customer supplied)
Sway control devices are available to reduce the sway produced by crosswinds, air displace-
ment caused by other vehicles passing you in transit, incorrect weight distribution, excessive
speed, the RV tires dropping onto the shoulder of the road, etc. The use of sway control will
help to control the side-to-side movement and keep sway in check. Consult your dealer for
additional information.
A sway control device (customer supplied) should be used with your tow ve-
hicle/travel trailer combination. Consult with your Dealer to obtain the proper
equipment for your needs.
Maintenance Record
Section 3: Pre-Travel Information
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