Holiday Savoy LX 2006, Руководство пользователя

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Savoy SL & LX 5th Wheel & Travel Trailer 2006 Driving & Safety — Section 2 • 19
Connecting the Hitch
Begin by backing the tow vehicle close to the fifth wheel. Some tow vehicles have a tail gate cutout for the
kingpin to pass through, while other tow vehicles require the tailgate be lowered.
• Align the tow vehicle hitch with the fifth wheel hitch pin. Back up the tow vehicle so the hitches are about
two feet apart.
• Move the hitch handle to unlock the plate jaws.
• Push the front power jacks switch or use the hand crank to raise the front fifth wheel hitch pin so that it
clears the vehicle hitch (see “Landing Legs”).
• Back up the tow vehicle so that the hitch parts are lined up. The closer the saddle slot is to the kingpin, the
easier the hitching. Close the tailgate once the hitching parts are aligned.
• Watch closely and lower the fifth wheel front leveling jacks so that the kingpin is ¼” to ½” off the saddle
prior to final backing and hook up. A kingpin set too high can jam the saddle mechanism; a kingpin set too
low can cause friction between the hitch and push the fifth wheel.
• Back up the tow vehicle, as needed, to complete the coupling process. The process is complete when the
kingpin seats firmly causing the locking mechanism to snap shut.
• Slide the kingpin-locking handle in place securing the kingpin. Different style hitches may vary in locking.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to open the tailgate slightly to ensure the lock mechanism is in place.
Flashlights will aid in viewing the dark hitch recesses.
• Put the truck in gear and slightly rock the hitch to make sure hitch is locked in place.
• Raise the fifth wheel front power jack legs off the ground slightly, pull out the leg lock pins, raise the
lower legs all the way up and secure them in the powered upper legs with the lock pins. Raise the front
power jacks all the way up.
• Hook the breakaway switch cable loop in place on the tow vehicle hitch assembly. The other end of
the cable must be plugged into the switch located on top of the fifth wheel pin box. Test the switch
periodically (see Breakaway Switch).
• Plug in the tow vehicle 12 Volt electrical connector to the fifth wheel connector.
• Install and adjust the rearview mirrors.
• Check the lighting system on the tow vehicle and fifth wheel: running lights, tail lights, stop lights and
directional lights.
• Check inside the fifth wheel to make sure vents, windows and doors are closed.
• Check for load equalization.
CAUTION:
Always confirm the hitch is locked properly and the breakaway switch cable is secured
before towing.
Maintenance
A lubrication point of major importance is the contact area where the pinbox plate rests on the hitch saddle.
A liberal quantity of grease is often used on this surface, but that can be messy. After-market lubrication pads
are also available, which can be attached to the pinbox plate to eliminate the need for grease. A typical type of
lubrication pad is a thin sheet of graphite impregnated Teflon that is riveted to the pinbox plate.