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Using your FLOE trailer
Hitch Selection
When selecting a hitch, there are four important
things to keep in mind:
• Ball size --
All FLOE tilt trailers use 2”
couplers.
• Load capacity --
Load should never exceed the
load capacity of your hitch.
• In-set or out-set hitch --
FLOE recommends an
out-set or receiver-type hitch (See below).
• Hitch Height --
Hitch should be set so the trailer
is level.
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Pulling a trailer that is not level could greatly
affect the trailer’s performance and create
an uncomfortable and dangerous situation
while towing. It could also create excessive or
negative tongue weight which can cause either
tongue or axle damage.
When connecting your trailer to the towing
vehicle, it is important that your hitch coupler
is adjusted with the correct amount of force
for both smooth and safe trailer performance.
A loose connection may cause the coupler to
disconnect or to rattle. An over-tight coupler
will make it difficult to connect and disconnect.
This can also transmit unnecessary vibration to
your towing vehicle.
WARNING
When turning or backing up, the towing vehicle
operator must exercise good judgement.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for
damage from “jackknifing”. Jackknifing is
damage that results from the tongue or trailer
coming in contact with towing vehicle!
CAUTION
These illustrations show that
a trailer’s turning radius is
significantly reduced when
towed by vehicles equipped
with an “in-set” hitch. To
reduce the risk of damage, we
recommend the use of an
“out-set” or “receiver-type”
hitch.
Out-set Hitch (Recommended)
In-set Hitch (NOT Recommended)
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