Grand Design Imagine, Owner'S Manual

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Towing & Leveling
• As soon as possible, stop to determine the cause of
the sway. Check all equipment and load distribution.
If the problem cannot be solved immediately, con-
tact your dealer for a service appointment (travel at a
much reduced speed on your way there).
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)
An aftermarket weight distributing hitch system provides a more
stable tow vehicle/travel trailer towing combination. This system
will spread the weight evenly to distribute it to the tow vehicle
front and rear axles and the trailer axle. Consult with your dealer
to familiarize yourself with the operation and requirements of the
weight distributing hitch system. Be certain your tow vehicle can
carry the hitch weight.
STABILIZER JACKS
The stabilizer jacks, located under the RV, are permanently
attached and can be operated from a standing position. These
jacks are for stabilizing only to give the RV a firm setting and to
keep it from “bouncing” as you move around inside.
Manually crank the stabilizer jacks downwards, using the sup-
plied crank handle, until they contact the ground firmly. Place
wooden blocks under the foot pads if necessary.
TRAVEL TRAILER HITCHING PROCEDURE
The following procedure will help to assist you in securely hook-
ing up your RV to your tow vehicle:
1. Make sure the RV wheels are blocked.
2. Make sure the power tongue jack is hooked to 12-volt
power and turned ON, then use the tongue jack RET/
EXT control button to raise the travel trailer tongue
above the hitch ball.
3. Open the coupler latch on the travel trailer hitch.
4. Back the tow vehicle into the proper position.
5. Use the tongue jack RET/EXT button to lower the pow-
er tongue jack coupler onto the tow vehicle hitch ball.
6. Close the coupler latch after it is completely seated
and install the safety pin.