Maverick Campers Operations Manual 2021
4.
If possible you can manoeuvre the trailer or van to ensure the hitch and tow pin line up. Only do this if you
are on safe level ground with the handbrake disengaged or slightly engaged to control the movement
5.
Depending on model, either lower the trailer by means of the jockey wheel assembly onto the coupling of
the vehicle or pull the trailer/van towards the tow vehicle so that the male part of coupling enters the
receiver. Once the hitch is sitting over the male part of the coupling, slowly lower the hitch into place using
the jockey wheel.
6.
Once the coupling is flush with the tongue of the tow bar and the tow pin can no longer be seen you can
commence completing the link for travel however, if the hitch is not flush, give the trailer or van a-frame a
slight jiggle to ensure the two are connected and flush.
7.
Using your hand, commence turning the top of the McHitch in a clockwise position until it is too tight to do
by hand.
8.
Use the locking pin to tighten the handle further by placing the short end inside the top of the hitch handle
holes and using leverage to give a tighter lock
9.
Once you cannot tighten any further, remove the locking pin from the hole and thread it through the base of
the hitch which will provide the secondary bond between trailer/van and vehicle.
