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Tent Camper Owner’s Manual
2. Power - Be sure your tow vehicle has adequate power to tow your camper on the type of roads you will be using.
Factors to consider are engine power, cooling capabilities, and axle ratio. Discuss the towing capability of your
vehicle with both your recreational vehicle dealer and tow vehicle dealer.
3. Tires & Suspension - It is important to make sure that your tow vehicle tires and suspension have a sufficient
rating to handle the additional capacity needed to tow a camper. Check with your tow vehicle dealer and your
vehicle owner’s manual for the type of tires and tire pressures required. If your tow vehicle is equipped with air
shocks, do not use the air shocks as a load leveling device, to level the vehicle/camper combination.
4. Hitch - Your tow vehicle should be equipped with a hitch that has a rating at least equal to the GVWR. Be sure
that it is installed per the hitch manufacturer’s instructions, and that it meets the tow vehicle’s requirements for
fit and performance. Also, be sure to install proper hitch wiring to supply 12 volt power to the tent camper, for
turn signal and brake light operations.
5. Sway Control - Install a sway control system that is compatible with both your hitch and tow vehicle. Have it
installed and properly adjusted per the manufacturer’s instruction.
6. Safety Equipment - Install proper safety equipment such as towing mirrors. In most states they are required by
law. Most styles available are not permanent and can be easily installed and removed. Check with your dealer
for correct types and methods of installation.
soMe MotorizeD vehiCles are not gooD toW vehiCles, as
they Cannot aDequately Control sWay in the vehiCle being
toWeD.
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iTCh
To safely tow your new tent camper, you will need to install a Class III weight carrying hitch on units with a 2” ball.
Those units with 2 5⁄16” ball require a class IV weight carrying hitch. It is very important to choose a hitch designed
for attachment to your particular tow vehicle, and have it properly installed. Pay particular attention to tongue load
limits of your tow vehicle and the hitch you purchase.
Choose a hitch that does not overload the axle on the tow vehicle. Be sure that the hitch ball is not below, or more
than, three inches above, the leveled camper tongue.
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Hitches can be installed on units with box tube A frames (i.e. not on C-channel A frames), with the following five
stipulations:
1. Properly installed by a qualified trained technician.
2. Match system with GVWR of the camper.
3. The camper is loaded per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
4. Never exceed 15% of the GVWR on the ball hitch.
5. No weld on weight distributing hitch mounting brackets.
note: failing to folloW any of the above 5 stipulations Will voiD the fraMe War-
ranty on your CaMper.
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iring
Along with your hitch, it is also necessary to install proper electrical connection from the tow vehicle to your
camper. A car end pigtail is supplied, with leads of adequate length to allow connection to your tow vehicle wiring
system. Be sure you use wiring of the correct gauge with sufficient slack between the camper and tow vehicle, to
allow for turning without dragging on the ground. Have your tow vehicle dealer, and/or hitch installer, assist you
with the installation.
If your tow vehicle has a separate amber turn signal, it will require a special adapter to allow your camper lights to
function properly. This adapter may be purchased from your dealer.
