How to Hitch
1. With the Fastway hitch head installed, position the hitch ball
directly under the trailer coupler. (Figure 27)
2. Lower the trailer coupler until it is resting on the hitch ball. If the
trailer coupler won’t sit properly, adjust the position of your tow
vehicle. (Figure 28)
3. Lock the coupler and insert the safety pin into the coupler latch.
4. Insert the spring arms into the sockets of the hitch head and ensure
that the retaining clip is secure.(Figure 29)
5. Raise the trailer jack until you can slide the spring arms onto the
L-brackets; if needed, use the Snap-up lever.(Figure 30)
6. Insert the Snap L-pins.
7. With both arms secured, lower the jack, then retract it completely.
(Figure 31)
8. Attach the safety chains and breakaway cable.
9. Insert the 7-pin plug. Make sure the plug is clean and free of
debris.
10. Remove your wheel chocks.
11. You are ready to go!
Figure 30
Figure 27
Figure 28
Figure 29
Figure 31
Appendix – Using a Weight Distribution
Hitch with Auto-Leveling Suspensions
Always refer to and follow your tow vehicle owner’s manual or air bag instructions for their
requirements for use while towing. Auto Leveling will greatly affect your towing situation.
Step 1 - Ready the Tow Vehicle and Trailer
Turn off or disable air bag suspension or auto-leveling systems for the hitch setup process.
Allow the suspension to adjust to normal position before turning it off. To turn the auto level
off, the system may have an off switch, a jack mode setting, or you may need to turn off the
vehicle.
Steps 6 and 7 – Set Up and Adjust Weight Distribution
4 Corner Auto-Leveling Suspension:
4-corner auto leveling systems will decrease the weight distribution amount by 20 — 25%. If it
is possible to disable the auto leveling so that it remains off while driving, do so. If not, then set
up the hitch so that 75 — 100% weight distribution is achieved. This will help compensate for
the loss from auto leveling.
Rear Auto-Leveling Suspension:
When using rear auto-leveling suspension systems follow the instructions to Step 6 - line
C. Allow the vehicle to auto level the rear before taking measurement C. On hydraulic or
pneumatic systems this is done by turning the vehicle on and letting the engine idle while it
levels. If your vehicle is equipped with a system that requires the tow vehicle to be driven, mark
where it is parked so that you can return to the same spot after driving to take measurement C.
Step 8 - Trailer Pitch Adjustment
After achieving good weight distribution with auto level engaged, the trailer pitch may need to
be adjusted. Measure the trailer as described in Step 8 and make any required adjustments to
the hitch setup.
Hitching Up and Unhitching
Before hitching or unhitching, turn off the auto-level system by turning off the vehicle or, if
equipped, placing the system in jack mode.
Customer Support
If you need customer support, or replacement parts and accessories, please contact our
customer support team. Please call us at 877.523.9103, send us an email at info@fastwaytrailer.
com or use the chat feature on fastwaytrailer.com. Our team is available Monday through
Friday, 8AM to 5PM (Mountain Time).
How to Unhitch
1. Properly chock your trailer.
2. Remove the 7-pin plug.
3. Remove the breakaway cable and safety chains.
4. Extend your trailer jack to lift the weight off the hitch spring bars.
(Figure 32)
5. With the tension off the spring arms, remove the Snap L-pins and
slide the spring arms off the L-bracket.(Figure 33)
6. Remove the spring arms from the hitch head.
7. Remove the safety pin and unlock the coupler.
8. Raise the trailer coupler above the hitch ball. (Figure 34)
9. Pull your tow vehicle away slowly, lock your trailer coupler and
you are done. (Figure 35)
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
Figure 35
