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9. Connect the emergency breakaway switch cable.
10. Plug in the 12-volt 7-way electrical connector.
11. Check stop lights, turn lights, running lights, and electric brakes before driving off. See ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM section in this manual for details of the electrical system and wiring.
12. Remove and store the wheel chocks.
13. Reverse the procedure for unhitching, placing wheel chocks at the front and rear of the trailer tires
prior to uncoupling the trailer from the tow vehicle to ensure the trailer does not roll away when the
coupling is released.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE HITCH MANUFACTURER FOR ADJUSTING THE WEIGHT
DISTRIBUTING HITCH. OVERTIGHTENING OF HITCH SPRING BARS WILL REDUCE CORNERING AND
STOPPING ABILITY AS WELL AS TOWING STABILITY.
NEVER ATTACH SAFETY CHAINS TO THE HITCH BALL OR ANY REMOVABLE PART OF THE HITCH.
DO NOT CONNECT THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH LANYARD TO THE HITCH BALL OR ANY REMOVABLE PART
OF THE HITCH.
Before Towing
• Disconnect and securely store all park connections.
• Close and secure all doors, windows, awnings and roof vents.
• Return the Entry step to the travel position.
• Refer to the “Pre-Travel Checklist” located in the Appendix.
Towing
Towing a recreational vehicle can be enjoyable and worry-free if special attention toward safety is applied
every time you hit the road. Before heading out on your first camping trip, practice turning, stopping and
backing in low traffic areas or large parking lots. In time, traveling with a recreational vehicle in tow will be
as easy as driving the family car.
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