Towing & Leveling
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Fifth wheel pin box height
There is no recommended hitch height for fifth wheels; usually
the FW pin box is adjustable for variance in trucks and truck
suspension systems. ADJUST the
Hitch Assembly
so that your
tow vehicle and your FW are essentially level.
• A
high
hitch will transfer weight behind the axles
and cause the vehicle to fishtail.
• A
low
hitch will transfer additional weight to the hitch.
To adjust the weight distributing hitch to the proper height,
Please refer to the hitch manufacturer instructions.
Fifth Wheel Hitching Procedure
The FW hitching procedure (below) becomes easier with
practice. To safely hook up your FW to your tow vehicle,
use the following steps:
1. ALWAYS use wheel chocks to block the trailer wheels.
2. CHECK that your hitch lever is in the
OPEN
(or
cocked
) position.
• Unless it is designed to open automatically
.
3. ADJUST the FW pin to the proper height.
4. OPEN the truck tailgate.
• Unless your truck is equipped with a tailgate
designed to accommodate a FW hitch.
5. BACK UP your truck so the hitch encircles the FW pin.
6. Making gentle contact of the hitch saddle against the pin
will cause the mechanism to close.
7. SECURE the hitch lever as specified in the manufacturer.
◦
SHIFT the truck into DRIVE,
but
◦
DO NOT
press on the accelerator.
◦
BUMP
the hitch to make sure it is locked.
8. CHECK that the FW landing legs are fully RETRACTED.
9. ATTACH the breakaway switch cable to the tow vehicle.
Leave enough slack to accommodate tight turns.
10. CONNECT the 7-way wire harness from the FW to your
tow vehicle and secure in the travel position.
11. WALK AROUND the RV to verify the exterior lights
are working correctly,
12. REMOVE the wheel chocks from the trailer wheels.
NEVER allow anyone to
go under the RV while it is
being lifted and/or towed.
WARNING
The FW landing legs must
be fully retracted before
moving or towing the RV
to prevent damage.
NOTICE
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