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Equipment that sometimes gives autos, trucks and sport utility vehicles a softer ride can
accentuate swaying when pulling a RV; conversely, suspension that is too stiff will increase
vibration, bounce and accelerate wear of your tow vehicle and RV combination.
Jayco cannot be responsible for the suspension system of any tow vehicle. There are
a variety of tow vehicle suspension systems available that will affect the ball height,
stability and levelness of a hooked up RV.
Make sure your dealer is aware of the tow vehicle you are using so a compatible hookup is
achieved.
Fifth wheel pin box
The fifth wheel factory installed pin box is not interchangeable. Maintain the proper pin box
weight on the hitch.
Fifth wheel pin box height
There is no recommended hitch height for fifth wheels; usually the fifth wheel pin box is
adjustable for variance in trucks and truck suspension systems.
Adjust the hitch assembly so the tow vehicle and the fifth wheel are essentially level. A high
hitch will transfer weight behind the axles and cause the vehicle to fishtail.
A low hitch will transfer additional weight to the hitch. Refer to the hitch manufacturer
instructions to adjust the weight distributing hitch to the proper height.
ifth Wheel Landing Gear
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The fifth wheel landing gear can be operated manually. The fifth wheel landing gear must be
fully retracted before moving or towing the RV to prevent damage.
DO NOT USE THE FIFTH WHEEL LANDING GEAR TO SUPPORT
THE TOW VEHICLE WEIGHT. The fifth wheel landing gear is designed
to bear the front loaded weight of the RV only.
ifth Wheel Hitching Procedure
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Hooking up a fifth wheel will become easier with practice. The following procedure will
help until you become more experienced.
1.
Make sure the trailer wheels are blocked.
2.
Make sure the hitch lever is in its open or "cocked" position unless it has been designed
to open automatically. Adjust the fifth-wheel travel trailer pin to the proper height.
Lower the tailgate, if applicable.
Back the truck so the hitch encircles the fifth-wheel travel trailer pin.
3.
4.
A gentle contact of the hitch saddle against the pin will cause the mechanism to close.
Secure the hitch lever as specified by the manufacturer.
5.
6.
Put the truck in drive (DO NOT press on the accelerator) and 'bump' the hitch to make
sure it is locked.
Be sure to raise the fifth-wheel landing gear all the way up.
7.
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