Oliver LEGACY ELITE II 2023, Owner'S Manual

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TOWING & SETUP
1. Loose or corroded connections may cause brake failure. Solder all wire connections.
2. The breakaway switch is connected to the travel trailer’s battery system. Low or dead
batteries may cause brake failure. Do not use the safety brake system as a parking
brake. When parked, secure the trailer with wheel chocks.
3. Fatigue and wear may cause shorts or open circuits resulting in brake failure. Test
safety brake system for proper operation before each trip.
4. Obstructions may restrict breakaway pin from being pulled in an emergency. Install
switch and couple cable in a location that allows the pin to be freely pulled. Do not
feed or loop the cable through safety chain(s).
5. Rigid switch attachment may restrict breakaway pin from being pulled in an
emergency. Do not over tighten the installation bolt.
6. Safety chain or hitch ball failure may be the cause of trailer separation. Attach
breakaway cable directly to the tow vehicle.
⚠ WARNING DO NOT ATTACH THE BREAKAWAY CABLE TO SAFETY
CHAINS, HITCH BALL, OR BALL MOUNT.
A frayed or damaged cable may result in brake failure. Inspect cable before each trip and
replace as needed.
TOW VEHICLE WIRING
It also is necessary to install a proper electrical connection from the tow vehicle to your
travel trailer. A car end pigtail has leads of adequate length to allow connection to your
tow vehicle wiring system. Make sure that you use wiring of the correct gauge with
sufficient slack between the travel trailer and tow vehicle to allow for turning without
dragging on the ground. Have your tow vehicle dealer and/or hitch installer assist you
with the installation.
The wiring color code for the connections of the trailer to the tow vehicle is as follows:
12V Power (Black)
Right Turn & Stop (Brown)
Brake Controller Output (Blue)
Tail & Running Lights (Green)
Left Turn & Stop (Red)
Ground (White)
Reverse Lights (Yellow)
OUTSIDE
Although your travel trailer has been checked at the factory, we recommend that you
visually check to see that all lights are functioning properly before using the trailer.
7-IN ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP
Plug the travel trailer electrical 7-pin connector into the socket located on the tow
vehicle. Be sure there is enough slack to prevent disconnection during a full 90-degree
turn.
7-PIN MAINTENANCE
Periodically check the 7-PIN to ensure it is clean and dry. Apply dielectric grease on the
connectors as needed.