Hitch Height; Hookup - Jayco Qwest Owner's Manual

Hitch Height

The correct hitch ball height is listed on the chart below for your folding camping trailer.
It is measured with the camping trailer in a level position, measuring from the top of the
ball to ground level.
Jayco Incorporated cannot be responsible for the suspension system of any tow vehicle.
There are a variety of suspension systems available on tow vehicles today which will
effect the ball height, stability and levelness of the RV when hooked up to the vehicle.
Make certain your dealer is aware of the type of tow vehicle that will be used so a
compatible hook-up can be achieved.
MODEL
All Models
The ball size on all folding camping trailers is 2 inches.

Hookup

Hooking up a camping trailer is not difficult and will become easier with practice. The
following procedure will help you until you become more experienced.
1. When closing your folding camping trailer to depart from the campsite (before
removing the crank for storage), be sure to place slight tension on the cables of the
lifter system by turning the crank in the "UP" movement to make it taut taking
caution not to overtighten. Make sure that you have carefully read and understand all
of the instructions for closing your camper.
CAUTION: It is very important to place tension of the cable system to prevent
them from becoming tangled. If the cables become entangled, it could lead to breakage
of the lifter cables when the roof is raised.
2. Turn crank on jack to raise tongue of camping trailer above hitch ball on hitch.
3. Open coupler latch.
4. Back tow vehicle into proper position.
5. Turn crank on jack to lower coupler onto ball hitch.
6. Close coupler latch after completely seated.
7. Install weight distributing bars (equalizers) as per recommendations from hitch
supplier, when required.
8. Remove dolly wheel and retract tongue jack to its maximum height.
9. Attach break-away switch cable to tow vehicle.
10. Connect safety chains as shown in Fig. 3-1.
11. Plug the 12-volt DC electrical connector from tow-vehicle to camping trailer.
12. The following items should be inspected prior to your journey:
• All lights should be in working order.
• Stabilizer jacks should be in the retracted position.
• Entrance steps should be in the retracted position.
• Refrigerator door should be closed and locked.
Specifications
12
HEIGHT
17"