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Step 12 - Unhitching
Maneuver the trailer into the desired position.
Set the parking brake, and chock the wheels on both sides of the trailer.
Unhook the safety chains, breakaway cable, and wiring harness from the tow vehicle.
With the trailer still coupled to the tow vehicle, extend the tongue jack on the trailer
to lift both trailer and tow vehicle enough that the weight is lifted off the end of the
e2 hitch spring bars and they are allowed to move freely side 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-brackets and secure them with the
L-pins.
Retract the jack, lowering both the trailer and
tow vehicle together, until the jack is completely
retracted. See Figure 31. The spring bars are now
engaged, and are distributing weight to the front
axle of the tow vehicle, as well as providing built-
in sway control.
The hitch is now ready for towing.
Secure the safety chains, breakaway cable, and
wiring harness. Remove the wheel chocks and
make any other preparations before towing.
Figure 32
Figure 30
Figure 31