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CAUTION:
Open the cargo door slowly as cargo may shift forward during travel.
WARNING:
To avoid injury, never place hands near the edges of the bay door when opening or closing. Always use
the latch handle. Apply pressure with the other hand just above the latch handle.
hItch
Using the Rear Receiver
When using the rear hitch receiver, remember that the
motorhome is intended for towing light loads and is primarily
designed as a recreational vehicle. Safety and durability of the
hitch receiver requires proper use. Avoid towing excessive loads or
other misuse of the receiver. Towing will affect fuel economy.
Weight pushing down on the rear receiver (tongue weight) must
not exceed 10% of maximum tow capacity. The motorhome must
be weighed fully loaded ready for travel including passengers,
cargo, water and propane to ensure it is under the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). The motorhome fully loaded for travel
including any towed vehicle or trailer must not exceed the
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating). See
“Weighing the
Motorhome”
in this section for further instructions.
WARNING
Most states and Canadian provinces require trailers and/or towed vehicles to have adequate auxiliary
brakes. Failure to comply with these State and Canadian province requirements may result in fines
and/or pose a safety hazard, which may result in an accident.
WARNING
DO NOT tow a trailer or vehicle that exceeds the rated
capacity of the hitch receiver. Overloading the hitch
receiver can cause unusual handling characteristics
and overstress the hitch receiver and chassis. It could
also void the warranty. If there are any questions, call
customer support.
Ball Mount:
Ball mounts come in various configurations and weight limitations. There are three things to consider when
selecting a ball mount: weight rating, pin to ball center length and rise/drop. The weight rating of the ball
mount, tongue weight and tow weight must meet or exceed the total load weight. Pin to ball center should not
exceed 8". Ball mounts of longer length will significantly reduce the weight rating of the hitch receiver. Observe
weight reduction percentages that may be listed on ball mounts longer than 8". Selecting how much rise or drop
a ball mount will need is relative to hitch receiver height and height of the towed load with respect to the type of
towing equipment between the motorhome and towed load.
020065d
Distance from the
center of the hitch
ball hole to the center
of the pin hole.
Distance from the
top of the shank to
the top of the hitch
ball platform.
020314
Distance from the
shank to the top of the
hitch ball platform.
100200 RV
Example hitch rating. Refer
to sticker on hitch for actual
weight ratings.
EXAMPLE