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forward and spray the inside of the switch through the hole with an electric con-
tact cleaner (such as Spra- Kleen) and reinsert pin. A drop of light household oil
on the groove near the base of the pin will allow the pin to operate freely. WHEN
THE TRAILER IS CONNECTED TO THE TOW VEHICLE, THE BREAKAWAY
SWITCH LOOP SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT FRAME OF
YOUR HITCH. When disconnecting the trailer from the tow vehicle remove the
wire loop from the frame.
NOTICE: DO NOT REMOVE THE PIN FROM THE SWITCH ANY LONGER
THAN NEEDED FOR THE OIL APPLICATION BECAUSE THIS WILL APPLY THE
TRAILER BRAKES. EXTENDED PIN REMOVAL WILL RUN DOWN BATTERY
AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Warning
: Do not use breakaway switch for parking brake.
More information on the brakes and controller is located in the Exterior section
of this manual.
LOADING
When you tow a trailer, you are subject to new and different challenges on
the highway than you may have previously encountered. Towing a trailer is
no small responsibility and should be undertaken with great care and an eye
toward safety first. An accident with a tow vehicle and trailer can have much
greater consequences than carelessness with a small car. Like an airline pilot
who is responsible for expensive equipment and many lives, you should take
your responsibilities as a tow vehicle driver very seriously and learn all you can
about doing the job safely and well. Balancing the load and preparing the trailer
and tow vehicle are critical to safe handling.
One of the most critical aspects of safely operating a trailer is knowing the
weights involved and where they are placed. The first thing to determine is
how much is being towed and confirming that it is within the capacities of the
equipment being used. Determining WHERE that load is placed is critical to the
way your rig will handle on the road.
Do not try to guess what your recreational vehicle weighs loaded. Load your RV
including water, propane, etc and take it to a public scales. Weigh each axle of
your vehicle. Refer to your axle weight and tire limits to see if your within a safe
range. Total all axle weights and make sure you are below the GVWR. If you are
not overloaded make sure your load is balanced. Do not load too much on one
side. A balanced load is much easier to tow or drive. Also, front to back balance
is also important. Step back and look at your recreational vehicle. Make sure
that there is not too much weight on the hitch or on the rear of the RV. Be sure
to secure all items. Loose items can cause damage and be a safety issue if not
properly secured.
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