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never overload either unit. Make sure your tow vehicle is in good mechanical condition
and maintenance is up to date. When you tow a RV, you must drive differently than you
do when driving a single vehicle. Practice hooking up, driving, backing up and braking in
a safe environment (with vehicles fully loaded as if for normal travel if possible) or seek
out professional instruction. Obey all posted speed limits. Be prepared to drive slower
and if you must pass, do so with the utmost care, particularly in strong winds. When
being passed by or when passing semi-trailers or large buses, be prepared for displaced
air, as it can be severe enough to cause trailer sway. Understand how trailer brakes, tow
vehicle brakes, acceleration can affect your control of the trailer when you experience
trailer sway as well as proper hitches and sway controls.
There are many excellent publications about traveling with a RV. We strongly recom-
mend you make use of available resources at your local library, the Internet or bookstore.
Hitches – Conventional Travel Trailer
After choosing your tow vehicle, it is very important to install a hitch system with weight
distributing bars to accommodate your travel trailer. The selection and installation should
be performed by a professional hitch service which may or may not be your selling
dealer.
A Class IV weight distribution hitch package is suggested. The rating of the hitch
package should be equal to or greater than the trailer’s GVWR and the hitch weight. The
very equipment that sometimes gives autos, trucks and sport utility vehicles a softer ride
can accentuate swaying when pulling a travel trailer. Conversely, suspension that is too
stiff will increase vibration, bounce and accelerate wear of your tow vehicle and travel
trailer. It is important that your travel trailer be level when hitched to your tow vehicle.
Educate yourself to protect you, your family and other motorists. Short wheel bases on
tow vehicles can contribute to sway.
WARNING:
We recommend the use of an anti-sway device or sway control
for all tow vehicle/trailer combinations.
CAUTIONS:
• Using an oversized or undersized hitch can cause damage to the frame of your
travel trailer.
• Jayco, Inc. cannot be responsible for the suspension system of the tow vehicle. The
final ball height after the travel trailer is completely hooked up is a factor to be
considered when towing a travel trailer. To avoid overloading your travel trailer
axles and minimize possible handling difficulties, your travel trailer should be level
when hooked to your tow vehicle.
• Do not overload your tow vehicle.
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