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SECTION 7
TOWING & HANDLING
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4. Using the fifth wheel jacks, adjust the height
of the kingpin plate until it is level with
bearing plate on the tow vehicle hitch.
5. Slowly back the tow vehicle up until the
kingpin is inserted past the jaw plates (or
latch plate) of the hitch. Have someone
assist you in this with the use of
predetermined hand signals. Make sure this
person is in view at all times and proceed
slowly and cautiously.
6. Make sure the kingpin is completely
inserted and locked in the hitch.
7. Close the coupler-latching lever; making
sure that it is fully locked in place. Insert the
lock pin in the latching lever.
8. Raise the fifth wheel jacks to their fully
retracted position.
9. Raise and secure the tow vehicle tailgate.
10. Attach the breakaway switch cable to the
tow vehicle.
11. Plug the 7-way trailer plug from the RV to
the tow vehicle.
12. Remove the wheel chocks from the trailer
wheels
.
Unhitching your FW
To unhitch the fifth wheel from the tow vehicle
hitch, proceed as follows:
1. Park the fifth wheel on a level spot, and
place wheel chocks in front and in back of
the wheels on both sides.
2. Lower the fifth wheel jacks until the weight
of the fifth wheel is no longer on the tow
vehicle. If the ground is soft, make sure to
place supports under the jack pads to keep
the fifth wheel stationary.
3. Disconnect the breakaway switch cable and
the 7-way trailer plug.
4. Remove the latch pin from the hitch
latch handle. Pull the hitch latch handle
to the open position (check hitch
manufacturer's specific instructions).
5. Move the tow vehicle slowly away from
the fifth wheel.
V
EHICLE
C
LEARANCE
Remember some bridges, older ones in
particular, may not support the weight of
your tow vehicle/RV combination. Know the
weight and size of your towing combination
and observe any posted weight and
clearance limits. The added height of roof
air conditioners, TV antennas or floodlights
may cause clearance problems around
some tunnels, canopies and hanging signs.
It may be helpful to keep a reference card
listing your RV height (include all roof
attachments) and width in your tow vehicle
driver’s cockpit area.
T
OWING
You will find that your RV will travel safely
and comfortably at most posted trailer
highway speed limits. However, it will take
longer than a passenger automobile to
reach that speed. Keep this in mind when
overtaking and passing another vehicle.
Allow more time to go around the vehicle
you are passing. You cannot cut back into
the traffic lane as quickly due to the longer
DO NOT
raise the fifth wheel jacks until
you are sure the kingpin is fully engaged
and locked in place in the fifth wheel hitch.
Your RV braking system is rated for
operation at GVWR not GCWR.
Whenever possible, do not travel with
waste in the holding tanks. Liquid or debris
in the holding tank(s) may affect the towing
characteristics and may result in property
damage or personal injury.
Summary of Contents for Legacy Fifth Wheel 2009
Page 1: ...www jayco com Fifth Wheel Owner s Manual Model Year 2009...
Page 20: ...SECTION 1 WARRANTY SERVICE 8...
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