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A Product of Progress Mfg. Inc.

Appendix A - Troubleshooting Guide

Problem

Possible Cause

Suggested Correction

Trailer Sway:

Remember that 

trailer sway is caused 

by the combination 

vehicle (tow vehicle/

trailer) configuration, 

loading, or outside 

forces. If you are 

unsure what may be 

causing your sway 

issues, contact your 

dealer or Fastway 

customer support for 

assistance.

877-523-9103

support@

fastwaytrailer.com

Light tongue weight

Get gross trailer weight 

(GTW) and tongue weight 

(TW). TW should be at 

least 10% of GTW. Follow 

the trailer manufacturer’s 

guidelines for TW. 

Reposition the load in 

the trailer as needed to 

achieve correct TW/GTW 

ratio. Remove cargo carriers 

or 2nd trailer from rear of 

trailer. See Appendix B.

Improperly rated or 

under-inflated tires

Inflate tires correctly, or 

replace with properly rated 

tires.

Tow capacity 

exceeded

Reduce TW and GTW or use 

a tow vehicle with sufficient 

tow ratings. DO NOT TOW if 

either capacity is exceeded.

Hitch undersized

Check to make sure your 

GTW and TW do not exceed 

your hitch’s tow ratings. If 

either does, DO NOT TOW. 

Purchase an e2 hitch with a 

higher rating.

Not enough weight 

distributed

Follow the instructions to 

correct underadjustment 

(Step 7) by adding spacer 

washers or raising the 

L-brackets. See Appendix B.

Tow vehicle too high 

in front
Front end feels floaty
Trailer nose is too high 

or too low

Incorrect shank

Consult your local e2 

hitch dealer about using a 

specialty shank.
Use the Shank Selector tool 

on fastwaytrailer.com to 

determine the correct shank 

for your setup.

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Страница 1: ...ing installation Dealer Please give this manual to the end user after hitch installation Hitch ball not included except model 92 00 1065 fastwaytrailer com A Product of Progress Mfg Inc Fastway e2 Hit...

Страница 2: ...2 fastwaytrailer com Parts Breakdown 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 17 18 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 8 9 7 6 5 4 3 2 1...

Страница 3: ...e 2 92 02 0844 8K trunnion knuckle 92 02 1044 10K trunnion knuckle 92 02 1244 12K trunnion knuckle Item Part Number Part Description Qty 16 92 04 9620 10mm lock washer 2 17 92 04 9216 10mm nylock nut...

Страница 4: ...1 Step 11 Hitching Up 22 Step 12 Unhitching 23 Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide 25 Customer Support 26 Appendix B Weight Distribution Adjustments 27 Appendix C Installing With Auto Level Air Bags 28 W...

Страница 5: ...the trailer tow vehicle hitch hitch ball or any other towing equipment No hitch setup guarantees that trailer sway will be altogether avoided Always load trailer correctly Follow trailer and tow vehic...

Страница 6: ...urely in place Do not tow with your hitch engaged on rough roads through profound ditches dips or swales or while launching a boat if you need more rear wheel traction Excessive strain on the spring b...

Страница 7: ...distribution bars and L brackets The force required by the hitch to distribute weight rests on the L brackets through the spring bars The e2 hitch takes advantage of the steel on steel friction gener...

Страница 8: ...ow about five feet of working area in front of the trailer and set the parking brake Ideally when installing or adjusting the hitch the tow vehicle and trailer should be loaded just as they will be wh...

Страница 9: ...igure 2 Start with 6 spacer washers for most setups If your actual tongue weight is greater than 90 of the hitch s max tongue weight rating e g TW 900 lb on a 1 000 lb hitch you may want to start with...

Страница 10: ...aced at the correct height See Figure 3 Use a wrench to tighten the angle set bolt until it comes into contact with the shank and lifts the head to where the spacer rivet also comes into solid contact...

Страница 11: ...d hitch components and provides the most comfortable ride Sway brackets should be placed at 30 whenever possible In some cases where there is an obstruction at 30 that cannot be avoided like a battery...

Страница 12: ...makes installing the link plates in the upright position difficult install the link plates upside down so that the single hole is below the trailer frame and the L bracket studs are toward the bottom...

Страница 13: ...es the link plates are tight even though they are not See Figure 13 Use wrenches to finish tightening the link plate bolts until they are snug alternating from top to bottom bolt 1 2 turn at a time Th...

Страница 14: ...ed to 75 ft lb Step 5 Spring Bar Installation Apply a thin layer of bearing grease to the top and bottom knuckles of the trunnion spring bars The bars will fit either side of the hitch they are not si...

Страница 15: ...f the spring bar knuckles where they rub inside the hitch head sockets to reduce wear and make insertion easier This will also reduce hitch noise It is not necessary to apply lubricant to the joint wh...

Страница 16: ...railer uncoupled Measure both driver and passenger sides and use the average of these two Record this on line A of the weight distribution setup table A temporary piece of masking tape placed on the f...

Страница 17: ...asurement is at least halfway back to the original uncoupled measurement See line C on Weight Distribution Setup Table p 15 and Figure 23 below With the trailer coupled and weight distribution engaged...

Страница 18: ...ed weight distribution decreases tow vehicle stability Fixing Under or Over Adjustment If the hitch is transferring too little or too much weight you must make adjustments to the hitch setup For chang...

Страница 19: ...is a very dangerous situation where loss of control and jack knifing is possible especially in wet or slick road conditions and or with heavy trailers To correct over adjustment you must take some of...

Страница 20: ...ent 20 Lowest Measurement 18 Difference between highest and lowest 2 If the difference between the highest and lowest measurement is 1 1 4 or more adjust the hitch ball height If it is less than 1 1 4...

Страница 21: ...emove the hitch head from the receiver turn the assembly upside down and place it back into the receiver tube Replace the hitch pin to secure it temporarily Use the torque wrench to tighten both 3 4 s...

Страница 22: ...p to the trailer and align the hitch ball directly under the socket of the trailer coupler See Figure 28 Set the parking brake Insert the e2 spring bars into the hitch head on both sides Make sure the...

Страница 23: ...e to side without being held by the friction on the L bracket plate See Figure 32 A block or jack extension high enough to easily move them in place Swing the spring bars into place over the L bracket...

Страница 24: ...le back down until enough trailer tongue weight is resting on the hitch ball that the coupler latch can be released See Figure 33 This is usually indicated by the top of the shank slightly dropping aw...

Страница 25: ...2nd trailer from rear of trailer See Appendix B Improperly rated or under inflated tires Inflate tires correctly or replace with properly rated tires Tow capacity exceeded Reduce TW and GTW or use a...

Страница 26: ...ch head Clean and lubricate the hitch ball and other friction surfaces of the head and spring bars Step 10 using a high quality bearing grease Noise Noise is a normal occurrence when towing a trailer...

Страница 27: ...he trailer more stable and helps provide the movement resisting friction on the L brackets and therefore the resistance to trailer sway Trailer loading This is one of the most significant factors that...

Страница 28: ...use while towing Step 1 Ready the Tow Vehicle and Trailer The tow vehicle auto level or suspension air bags should be set to normal ride height and or air pressure before setting up the hitch and whi...

Страница 29: ...rpose of any e2 product In no event shall Progress Mfg Inc be liable for any damages other than the replacement or repair of the affected part Authorization and warranty procedure may be obtained by c...

Страница 30: ...washers and nuts to attach the head to the shank Tighten the angle set bolt Step 4 Determine which coupler style you have before installing the link plates Measure 30 from the coupler along the trail...

Страница 31: ...wheel movement No other wheel chock delivers more wheel stabilization than the ONESTEP STABILIZING WHEEL CHOCK ONESTEP The Fastway ZIP breakaway cable provides a safer and more effective connection t...

Страница 32: ...r jack by up to six inches eliminating 50 cranks both up and down saving you time and effort It provides more safety and stability for your trailer and eliminates the time and effort it takes to searc...

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