SECTION 3
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
3-14
Class A
Towing will affect vehicle handling,
durability and fuel economy. Exceeding any of
the listed Gross Weight Ratings will result in
unacceptable overall vehicle performance.
Maximum safety and satisfaction when towing
depends on proper use of correct equipment.
Select a drawbar that mates properly with the
towing hitch receiver and provides proper
alignment to the vehicle tow bar. The tongue of
the tow bar must be as close as possible to
parallel with the ground when attached to the
hitch ball.
Installation of a proper trailer brake system is
recommended. Check state regulations on trailer
weight and trailer brake requirements to be sure
you select the right equipment before towing.
NOTE: If you tow a car or trailer that weighs
over 1,000 lbs., it may need to be
equipped with automatically activated
brakes. Check your state laws.
Before descending a steep or long grade when
towing a trailer, reduce speed and shift into a
lower gear to control vehicle speed. Avoid
prolonged or frequent application of brakes
which could cause overheating and brake failure.
TRAILER WIRING
CONNECTOR
Your coach is pre-wired for trailer or car
towing lights with a 7-pin socket. The connector
plug is supplied in the coach parts package
provided to you by your dealer when you took
delivery of the vehicle.
The diagram below shows proper connection
of trailer or tow vehicle wiring to the coach light
system. The ‘pigtail’ assembly with the (car/
trailer end) connector plug should be wired by a
qualified technician. Provision for an electric
brake controller is located near the steering
column.
WARNING
For safe towing and vehicle handling,
maintain proper trailer weight distribution.
The total weight of the motor home and
the vehicle towed must not exceed the
Gross Combined Vehicle Weight rating.
See table in Section 1 to obtain the Gross
Combined Vehicle Weight rating for your
chassis.
CAUTION
Exceeding any of the recommended
gross vehicle weight ratings may result in
vehicle damage.
Do not install a frame equalizing type
hitch on your vehicle.