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Brake controller (customer supplied)
A brake controller needs to be installed in the tow vehicle in order to
make use of the RV electric brakes.
Consult with your dealer or the brake controller OEM to decide what is
right for your towing combination.
Breakaway Switch
(See page 35)
Your RV may be equipped with a breakaway switch. The breakaway
switch is a crucial part of the RV braking system. Located on the
travel trailer A-frame, or beside the fifth wheel pinbox, this switch
will apply the RV brakes if the trailer becomes detached from the
tow vehicle. Attach the breakaway switch lanyard to a permanent
part of the tow vehicle when hitching your RV. On a travel trailer, do
not attach it to the hitch ball or similar removable parts. If the RV
becomes detached from the tow vehicle, the pull pin will be pulled
from the switch. This automatically causes the switch to "close" and
activates the RV brakes. A battery (customer supplied) must be
installed to activate the breakaway switch.
TOWING BEHIND YOUR RV
(See page 32)
A hitch equipped for trailer towing will have tabs to hang the safety
chains and there will be a bracket for the trailer wiring plug. There
should also be a label on the hitch stating maximum towing capacity.
A hitch without these things is an accessory receiver and should never
be used for towing. For more information see "CARGO CARRYING
ACCESSORY RECEIVER (IF EQUIPPED)" on page 12.
FACTORY INSTALLED HITCH RECEIVER (IF EQUIPPED)
If your RV (applies to limited fifth wheel models only) is equipped
with a factory installed hitch receiver, you have the ability to tow an
additional boat or other watercraft trailer behind your RV.
The hitch receiver may be used as a weight carrying hitch to tow a
boat or other watercraft trailer. Do not use a bar longer than 10" (254
mm). The maximum length of the draw bar is from the center of the
fastening pin to the center of the ball. The maximum trailer tow rating
of the fifth wheel hitch is 3,000 lbs. (1361 kg.) with a maximum tongue
weight of 300 lbs. (136 kg.).
The receiver may be also used for attaching a cargo basket/carrier
for other items. Ensure the cargo carrier is properly attached to the
hitch receiver and all cargo is properly secured in place. The cargo
weight carrying capacity includes the weight of the cargo carrier. The
maximum total weight when used to carry cargo is 300 lbs. (136 kg.).
The trailer being towed by your RV must be properly equipped
with brakes. Contact your tow vehicle dealer or manufacturer for
assistance in determining whether a separate braking system is
recommended and what the limits are for towing multiple trailer
combinations. Check the state or province where your tow vehicle
and RV are registered as well as any state or province where travel
is planned in the U.S. and/or Canada for brake requirements and
regulations.
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VEHICLE OPERATION
Second Trailer Hitching Procedure
The following procedure will help to assist you in securely hooking up
the second trailer to your RV.
1.
Make sure the second trailer wheels are chocked.
2.
Turn the tongue jack crank to raise the trailer tongue above the
hitch ball.
3.
Open the coupler latch on the trailer hitch.
4.
Back the tow vehicle/ fifth wheel combination into the proper
position.
5.
Turn the second trailer tongue jack crank to lower the coupler
onto the hitch ball.
6.
Close the coupler latch after it is completely seated.
7.
Remove the dolly wheel or platform (if equipped) and retract the
tongue jack to its maximum height.
8.
Attach the breakaway cable to the hitch receiver on the RV fifth
wheel.
9.
Attach the safety chains. See "Travel Trailer Safety Chains" on
page 14 for additional information.
10. Plug in the wire harness/connector.
11. Walk around the RV and the second trailer making sure all
exterior lights are working correctly.
12. Remove the trailer wheel chocks.
Wire Harness/Connector Plug
A 4-way wire harness/connector plug is wired into your RV to connect
electrical power from the RV to the
second trailer for travel. This supplies
power to the taillights, clearance lights,
turn signals, brake lights, etc. The 4-way
wire harness/connector is not wired for
operating electric brakes.
The connector plug may build up
corrosion with extended use and should be cleaned periodically to
insure good electrical contact. Make sure the connector plug is kept
clean and protected from road elements as you travel.
TRAILER END
White
(Ground)
BROWN
(Tail, License, Sidemarker,
Clearance, and I.D. Lamps)
YELLOW
(Left Turn, and Stop)
GREEN
(Right Turn, and Stop)
4-Way Flat Connector
RV END
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