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Repeat the above steps until the towing vehicle is level.
10. If the trailer is not level, determine how much and in which direction. Each hole raises or lowers
the front of the trailer 1-1/2”. Level the trailer by:
A. Support the weight of the trailer tongue
B. Remove the bolt assemblies
C. Move the hitch head on the receiver hitch mount either up to raise the front of the trailer
or down to lower the trailer
D. Replace the bolts and nuts in the appropriate holes to position the two (2) assemblies.
Torque the 3/4” bolt assemblies to 260 ft. lbs
E. Lower the front of the trailer allowing the tongue weight of the trailer to be supported by the
towing vehicle
Repeat the above steps until the trailer is level.
11. Verify that the trailer and the towing vehicle are level. If not, see the Troubleshooting section.
Operation
Hooking Up
1. Insert the hitch mount receiver into the receiver tube knowing the anticipated ball height. Secure
with hitch pin and clip. The hitch head and hitch ball are still attached to the hitch mount receiver
after unhooking.
2. Couple the trailer to the hitch head, placing the trailer coupler onto the hitch ball.
3. Insert weight distributing bars into bar pivots until it locks in place.
4. Attach chains of the spring bars by inserting them through the rotating latch. Keep track of which
chain loop you use. After determining which one is the best one to level the vehicle.
5. Using the wrench, rotate the chain in the rotating latch slot over until rotating latch snaps into
place. Do this on both sides. Note: Jacking up the front of the trailer with the jack makes snapping
the latches easier.
NOTE:
If your weight and/or weight distribution has changed since the last trip, adjustments may be
necessary. Loosen or tighten chains one link at a time if more or less leveling is required.
Unhooking
1. Release both rotating latches by rotating or pulling the bracket lock pin. The wrench will rotate
quickly. Hold firmly as the bracket will rotate downward causing a quick jerk on the wrench.
Rotate slowly and firmly. Jacking up the trailer takes pressure off the chains and brackets making
unlatching easier. (Lower jack before unlatching ball coupler.)
