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The factory installed towing hitch on this
vehicle is capable of pulling 5,000 pounds
(Ford Chassis) of load (maximum), however
the vertical (tongue) weight will vary according
to the towed vehicle (toad). Select a hitch bar
of appropriate strength and steel to match the
towing receptor.
Always use safety chains between the
motorhome and the towed trailer or vehicle
(toad). Cross the chains under the tongue and
allow for slack when turning corners. Connect
the safety chains to the vehicle frame or hook
retainers. Never attach the safety chains to the
bumper.
Before descending a steep or long grade when
towing a trailer or vehicle (toad), reduce speed
and shift the motorhome into a lower gear to
control vehicle speed. Avoid frequent or
prolonged brake application, which can cause
overheating or brake failure.
The following warning label is attached to the
exterior near the hitch receiver bar and in the
interior adjacent to or immediately below the
RVIA Weight Information Label. All labels
should be kept permanently affixed to the
motorhome.
Maintenance
Keep the hitch clean along with your general
frame maintenance. Sand, prime and paint if
rust if present.
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At the beginning of the season and
monthly or thereafter, clean the inside of
the receiver tube with a wire brush and
spray with a silicone spray.
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Always remove the utility mount from the
receiver when it is not in use. This will help
prevent the utility mount from rusting to the
tube.
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Periodically check the bolts for tightness.
They need to be torqued to the proper
setting (refer to your Chassis Guide).
T
RAILER
P
LUG
If you choose to tow behind your RV, a chassis
manufacturer supplied 7-way trailer plug
(located at the hitch) is pre-wired into your
motorhome. Wiring to operate your towed
vehicle (toad) brakes must be the same size in
both the towed vehicle (toad) and the
motorhome.
White
1
Ground
Blue
2
Brakes
Green
3
Running lights
Black
4
House battery charge line
Red
5
Stop & left turn
Brown
6
Stop & right turn
Yellow
7
Back up
Maintenance
The connector plug may build up corrosion
with extended use and should be cleaned
periodically to insure good electrical contact.
Make sure the connector plug is kept clean
and protected from road elements as you
travel.
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SECTION 6
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
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7-way trailer plug
Car end, rear view
CAUTION
Do not install a frame equalizing type hitch
on your motorhome.
YOUR MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS RATED FOR TOWING OPERATION AT GVWR NOT GCWR. CONSULT YOUR
CHASSIS OWNER’S MANUAL(S) FOR SPECIFIC WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS AND TOWING GUIDELINES. THE
BRAKING CAPACITY OF YOUR MOTORHOME IS NOT NECESSARILY AS GREAT AS THE TOWING CAPACITY.
SEPARATE BRAKING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE USED FOR CONTROL OF A TOWED VEHICLE, (AUTO, TRAILER,
BOAT, ETC.), BEHIND THE MOTORHOME. IF THE TOWED BEHICLE MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM WEIGHT
AS DETERMINED BY THE CHASSIS MANUFACTURER, (THIS MINIMUM WEIGHT RATING WILL VARY BY CHASSIS
AND CHASSIS MANUFACTURER), CONTACT YOUR CHASSIS DEALER OR MANUFACTURER FOR ASSISTANCE IN
DETERMINING WHETHER A SEPARATE BRAKING SYSTEM IS RECOMMENDED AND WHAT LIMITS THERE ARE
FOR YOUR TOWING COMBINATION AND TRAVELING SAFETY.
WARNING:
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Fig. 6.6 Hitch label
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