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Hitches
– Fifth Wheel
The best type of hitch is one that is bolted thru the truck bed floor and has
brackets to attach to main frame members on truck.
Before installing your hitch be aware of the clearance needed between
the truck cab and center of hitch pin. This is very important on short bed
trucks.
Gooseneck hitch adapter is not permitted, due to additional stress it
places on the bulkhead frame. Should you desire a gooseneck adapter,
it MUST be preordered with changes in the front end of the frame, before
coach is built. By installing your own after coach is built, will void warranty
on the front end of your coach.
Hitch Height Specifications
– Travel Trailer
Due to axle bars being either straight or drop bars,
the ball height will vary. To find the correct height
for the ball hitch, set your trailer on a flat surface in
level position. Measure from the inside of the ball
socket to the ground, approximately 18 to 22 inches
as shown, for correct spacing. You may wish to add
1 to 2 inches to this amount to compensate for sag
of suspension of the tow vehicles when hooked to
the trailer.
Hitch Height Specifications
– Fifth Wheel
There is no recommended hitch height for fifth wheels. The pin box is
adjustable at two inch intervals for variance in trucks and their suspension
systems.
Hookup
– Travel Trailer
Hooking up your travel trailer is not difficult and gets easier with practice.
The following procedure will help you until you become more
experienced.
1. Raise the tongue of the trailer above the hitch ball on the hitch
by turning the crank on the jack or operate with 12-volt power
jack.
18-
22” off ground
FRAME &
COUPLER
GROUND
Trailers with tandem axles needs to travel as level as
possible, avoiding different weights on each axle plus
handling conditions.
Using an oversized or undersized hitch can cause damage to
the frame of your travel trailer or tow vehicle.
