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Check tire pressures frequently when driving in hot weather. Do not let air out of hot tires as they will return to
proper pressure as they cool.
HITCH SELECTION
There are a variety of hitch configurations, types and brands available. Please provide your tow requirement information to a
qualified hitch installer and follow their recommendation as to appropriate hitch equipment for your specific use. It is
important the hitch equipment also be fully compatible with the tow vehicle. Be certain the hitch and tow vehicle weight
and tow ratings are sufficient for safe towing of your trailer. It is critically important the ball hitch size matches the coupler
size. Some type of sway control hitch is recommended. Please consult with your local towing expert as to which anti-sway
devise may be recommended for your application.
Failure to properly attach and secure a trailer to the tow vehicle can result in serious injury or
death. Use of a tow vehicle with insufficient towing capacity can result in loss of control causing
injury or death.
HITCHING A TRAVEL TRAILER
1.
Raise the tongue of the trailer upward until the hitch coupler is high enough to clear the tow vehicle hitch.
2.
Back the tow vehicle to the trailer until the hitch ball is directly under the trailer coupler.
3.
Set the parking brakes, raise the locking latch on the coupler and crank it down on the ball.
4.
Move the locking latch to the down to latch it onto the hitch ball.
5.
Engage the locking clip on the coupler latch.
6.
Insert a locking pin through the locking clip.
7.
As a test to verify proper coupling, lower the jack to verify the tow vehicle is raised when the jack is extended.
8.
Connect the power cord to the tow vehicle.
9.
Connect the breakaway switch making certain the breakaway cable is not attached to any removable portion of the
tow vehicle hitch assembly.
10.
Connect the safety chains to the frame of tow vehicle in the portion specified designed for safety chain attachment.
Cross chains underneath hitch with coupler adequate slack to permit turning and to hold tongue up if the trailer
should become detached.
11.
Fully raise jack all the way upward.
12.
Check all lights (including turn and brake light) on the trailer and tow vehicle.
13.
Check and adjust mirrors of tow vehicle.
14.
Verify area is free of objects under and around the trailer and tow vehicle.
15.
Check tire pressure.
16.
Check lug nut torque (see lug nut torque section ---- for further instruction).
17.
Pull forward and with the hand control, check operation of the trailer brakes. Please refer to your brake control
manual for adjustment operation of brake control.
18.
Check the level of tow vehicle and trailer. A level arrangement will greatly enhance the towing experience. A hitch
that is too high will cause the rear of trailer to contact the roadway and a hitch that is too low can cause the front of
trailer to contact the roadway.
Safety chains must be used when towing. Improper attachment of the safety chains can result in
loss of control of both trailer and tow vehicle resulting in serious injury or death.
NOTICE
The breakaway switch is only to be used in emergencies. Do not use this switch as a parking
brake. The breakaway switch will only operate when powered by 12-volt battery or power supply.
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