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Section 3: Pre-Travel Information
Fifth Wheel Hitching Procedure
The following procedure will help to assist you in securely hooking up your recreation ve-
hicle to your tow vehicle.
1.
Make sure the trailer wheels are blocked.
2.
Make sure the hitch lever is in its open or “cocked” position unless it has been designed
to open automatically. Adjust the fifth-wheel travel trailer pin to the proper height.
Lower the tailgate, if applicable.
3.
Back the truck so the hitch encircles the fifth-wheel/travel trailer pin.
4.
A gentle contact of the hitch saddle against the pin will cause the mechanism to close.
5.
Secure the hitch lever as specified by the manufacturer.
6.
Put the truck in drive (DO NOT press on the accelerator) and ‘bump’ the hitch to make
sure it is locked.
7.
Be sure to raise the fifth-wheel landing gear all the way up.
8.
Attach the breakaway switch cable to the tow vehicle.
9.
Plug the wire harness/connector plug from the tow vehicle to the fifth wheel.
10. Remove the wheel chocks from the trailer wheels.
Fifth wheel landing gear
can be operated manually. The fifth wheel landing gear must be
fully retracted before moving or towing the RV to prevent damage.
DO NOT USE THE FIFTH WHEEL LANDING GEAR TO SUPPORT
THE TOW VEHICLE WEIGHT.
The fifth wheel landing gear is designed
to bear the front loaded weight of the RV only.
Wire Harness/Connector Plug
A 7-way wire harness/connector plug is wired into your trailer to connect electrical power
from the tow vehicle for travel. This supplies power to the RV brakes, taillights, clearance
lights, turn signals, brake lights, etc. Wiring to operate your brakes must be the same size in
both the tow vehicle and RV (the RV brake wiring is 12-gauge wire).
When attaching wires to your tow vehicle, tape all the connections for moisture protection.
The connector plug may build up corrosion with extended use. It should be cleaned peri-
odically to insure good electrical contact. Make sure the connector plug is kept clean and
protected from road elements as you travel.
NOTE: A 12V circuit tester is recommended to verify the trailer connections.
White
1
Ground
Blue
2
Electric Brakes
Green
3
Running Lights
Black
4
Aux12V battery charge line
Red
5
Stop and left turn
Brown or
Orange
6
Stop amd right turn
Yellow
7
Back up Lights
Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for NORTH POINT 2023
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Page 106: ...100 Section 7 Fuel Propane System Notes Table of Contents ...
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