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EXTERIOR
CHASSIS
COUPLER
The standard RECOMMENDED HITCH BALL HEIGHT for an
Airstream is 18” on all models except the slide outs which are
19.75”. If you plan long trips with the trailer heavily loaded
you should check your trailer, after loading, to determine the
optimum height. To check, park the trailer on a level surface
and crank the front jack up or down until the measurement from
the frame to the ground is the same front and rear. Measure
from the ground to the upper surface of the hitch ball coupler.
Add one inch to this figure when setting the ball height on
the tow vehicle to allow for the suspension settling under the
added weight.
WARNING
: ALWAYS OPEN LATCH HANDLE
BEFORE INSERTING BALL
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. To open - slide latch forward (Figure 1) and pull up to open
latch (Figure 2) before inserting ball.
2. Lower coupler on ball of same diameter as coupler and of same or greater
capacity.
3. When ball is completely nested in coupler socket, push top of latch handle
rearward until handle snaps into closed position. (Figure 3)
4. Extend jack to ground and lift car/trailer combination 2-4” to insure coupler is
securely attached to tow ball. Retract jack before towing.
5. Insert locking pin or padlock through hole in handle for safety and theft prevention.
To Open
Open Position
Figure 2
To Close
Closed Position
Figure 3
To Open
Slide Latch Forward
Figure 1
