405-0290 Rev A
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9/20/12
2. Disconnect spring bars by turning 90 degrees or pull out the pins to remove .
3. Unhook the trailer coupler from the hitch.
4. Remove the hitch pin and clip from the hitch receiver.
5. Remove the hitch mount receiver from the receiver tube.
Troubleshooting
Issue:
After coupling the trailer to the hitch head, the pickup squats and the front of the trailer dips.
Resolution:
If necessary, raise the chains of the spring bars up by one link or tighten spring bars if pin
angles are close to 5
o
.
Issue:
After coupling the trailer to the hitch head, the pickup is level but the front of the trailer dips.
Resolution:
Adjust the hitch mount receiver higher. Each adjustment up or down equals 1 1/2”.
Issue:
There is excessive sway.
Resolution:
Excessive sway may indicate that the trailer is improperly loaded. As a guideline, the tongue
weight should be 10-15 percent of gross trailer weight. If it is not, redistribute the weight accordingly. If you
encounter continuous sway or swaying that does not dissipate quickly, adjust the load.
Issue:
The ride is excessively rough.
Resolution:
Spring chain is too tight or spring bars are too stiff for your tongue weight. Be sure the spring
chain is set properly. Verify that the spring bars are properly rated for your tongue weight.
Issue:
The head unit isn’t clearing the bottom of the tongue during tight turns and backing up.
R
esolution:
If the tongue of the trailer is 5” or wider, a hitch ball with a rise may be required
.
