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unbalanced lo
ad inside the trailer (i.e. don’t pack all your gear on one side or in
the back). The best way to correct trailer sway is to avoid it in the first place -
avoid travel during heavy crosswind weather and be aware of large trucks coming
up from the rear to counter-steer their bow wave drafts. If your trailer starts to
sway on the road, the NHTSA recommends activating the manual brake control
override by hand. Applying the tow vehicle brakes will generally make the sway
worse. Lift your foot from the accelerator but do not step on the brake pedal
unless you’re in danger of
hitting something.
https://blog.nationwide.com/rv-towing-tips-for-preventing
trailer-sway/
A stabilizing sway bar/weight distribution hitch is available and is strongly
recommended if it works with your vehicle.
The trailer is not to be driven on any unpaved roads except those in licensed RV
parks and campgrounds or maintained municipal roads. DO NOT drive on
unmaintained roads, logging roads, forest service roads, beaches, etc.
4. SETTING UP
SECURING THE TRAILER ON YOUR SITE
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Position the trailer in a flat location so that the utility hookups are easily
reachable (pull in so that the hook ups are located facing the backside of the
trailer
– opposite side of door - close enough that the hoses and cords can
reach the hookups). Also be mindful that you will need room on the slideout
side for it to be extended without hitting anything.
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When the trailer is in the preferred location, put the chocks under the wheels
–
this will prevent the trailer from accidentally moving.
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Disconnect cotter pins, electric cable, safety brake cable, tow chains and
unlock hitch (
replace the cotter pins and lock so they aren’t lost).
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Place jack foot back on the bottom of the jack, place a block under the jack
foot and disconnect the trailer from the vehicle by raising the jack until it
clears the ball hitch.
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Move vehicle forward.
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The camper is leveled by raising and lower the jack at the front of the trailer
and adding blocks under the wheels when necessary. There is a small level
in the cubby under the kitchen sink.
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Wind down the four stabilizer jacks with the stabilizer jack crank located in
the front storage area. Use one yellow leveler block or piece of wood under
each stabilizer jack to provide a flat surface if needed or if it is real muddy.
When adjusted, the stabilizer jacks should be in the shape of a diamond, and
