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Towing & Leveling
Tow Vehicle Hitch
(Customer Supplied)
There are many types of hitches available. The hitch type that
you select will affect the towing and handling characteristics
your RV. Installing the correct hitch on your tow vehicle is
critical to a safe towing experience.
• Your Imagine TT requires a tow vehicle frame mounted
hitch. Consult your dealer for which class and type of hitch
to purchase for your TT / tow vehicle combination.
• BEFORE selecting a hitch, you must know the
GVWR
and HITCH WEIGHT
of your RV.
• A hitch is assigned a
Hitch Class Rating
based on its
maximum towing capacity and receiver opening size.
◦
The Maximum Towing Capacity of your hitch
must be
HIGHER
THAN
your GVWR
• The
hitch class rating
also gives a maximum hitch weight.
◦
The Maximum Hitch Weight for your hitch
must be
HIGHER
THAN
your hitch weight.
There are a variety of tow vehicle suspension systems avail-
able that will affect the ball height, stability and levelness of
a hooked up RV.
• A suspension that is too stiff, will increase vibration
and bounce, accelerating wear on your tow vehicle
and RV combination.
• Equipment that gives your vehicle a softer ride, can
sometimes accentuate swaying when pulling an RV.
Please consult your dealer to assist you with purchasing a
compatible hookup.
Hitch Weight
Maintain the
hitch weight
of your trailer when your cargo changes
or is reloaded. Adjust to stay within the approximate target range
of 10–15% of your overall Gross Weight (travel trailer
plus
cargo).
• If your hitch weight
EXCEEDS the upper weight limit,
shift some cargo toward the rear of your RV.
• If your hitch weight is
LESS THAN the lower weight limit
,
shift some cargo toward the front of your RV.
NOTE
:
The
Cargo Weight
must
be BALANCED side-to-side
and
SECURED in place.
Too much
hitch weight can
lift the tow vehicle's front
wheels to the point where
steering response, traction
and braking are adversely
effected. Suspension or
drivetrain damage can
result.
Too little
hitch weight can
diminish rear-wheel traction
and cause instability,
swaying or jackknifing.
WARNING
CAUTION
DO NOT overload
your tow vehicle.
• Using an oversized or
undersized tow vehicle
hitch can cause damage
to the RV frame.
• Grand Design RV cannot
be responsible for the tow
vehicle suspension system.
• The final ball height after
the two vehicle/travel
trailer towing combination
is completely hooked up
is a factor that must be
considered.
• To avoid overloading your
trailer axles and to minimize
possible handling difficulties,
your trailer should be level
when hooked to your tow
vehicle.
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