Hitch; Safety Chains - Monterey 180 Edge Owner's Manual

Chapter 10

HITCH

Most boat trailers connect to a ball
hitch that is bolted or welded to the
towing vehicle. Clamp-on bumper
hitches are not recommended.
The trailer hitch coupler must match
the size of the hitch ball. Never use a
hitch ball that does not match the
trailer coupler. The correct ball
diameter is marked on the trailer
coupler.

SAFETY CHAINS

CRISSCROSS SAFETY CHAINS
TRAILER
BOTTOM VIEW OF HITCH COUPLING
Make sure the proper chains are correctly attached between the towing
vehicle and trailer before and during each trip.
10-2
Hitches are divided into classes
that specify the gross trailer weight
(GTW) and maximum tongue
weight for each class. Always use
a hitch with the same class
number as the trailer, or greater.
KC-1700
RELEASE
HANDLE
SOCKET
CLAMP
PROPER SIZE
TOW BALL
Safety chains on your boat trailer
provide added insurance that it
will not become completely
TOW
VEHICLE
detached from the towing vehicle
when underway.
Crisscross the chains under the
trailer tongue to prevent the
tongue from dropping to the road
if the trailer separates from the
hitch ball. Rig the chains as tight
as possible with just enough
KC-1691
slack to permit tight turns.
LATCH
TRAILER
COUPLER
RELEASE HANDLE
LOCK PIN
TOWING VEHICLE
HITCH
KC-1651
Sport Boat