Holiday Savoy LX 2006, Руководство пользователя

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20 • Section 2 — 2006 Driving & Safety Savoy SL & LX 5th Wheel & Travel Trailer
When using lubrication pads make it a matter of routine maintenance to inspect for pad wear. Before and after
each trip, all nuts, bolts, safety pins and other hitch related hardware should be inspected.
1. Inspect the kingpin box mounting bolts at least every 2,000 miles. Using a torque wrench, tighten
kingpin box bolts to 60 to 70 ft. lbs.
2. Inspect the kingpin latch plate and saddle to make sure there is no evidence of excess wear or damage.
3. Inspect the kingpin, pin-box plate, and saddle to make sure there is no evidence of excess wear or
damage.
4. Lubricate the latch bolt and pivot point of the latch plate with SAE 30 oil at least every six months.
5. Grease the load-bearing surfaces of the fifth wheel hitch with lithium based grease every 2,000 miles of
operation to reduce wear and provide easier turning. As an alternative, use a grease-free lubrication pad
between the hitch saddle and the pinbox plate.
6. Inspect and clean the hitch latch plate before each use.
7. Grease the pivot points between the rails and hitch with lithium-based grease every 2,000 miles of
operation.
8. Replace all worn or damaged parts.
hitching the travel trailer
Trailer hitches come in a variety of shapes and sizes of various applications. Generally speaking, trailer
hitches are classified either weight carrying or weight-distributing. The best type depends entirely upon the tow
vehicle and trailer size and weight. The weight-carrying type of hitch is used in applications where trailer weight
is up to and including a maximum of 10,000 lbs., and where the weight and suspension of the tow vehicle can
accommodate that load. Weight distributing hitches are normally used for heavier trailers up to 12,000 lbs. or
when the weight and suspension of the tow vehicle in relation to the trailer weight requires redistribution of hitch
weight. Be familiar with these terms when discussing hitch adjustment and evaluating hitch performance.
Terms Used to Describe the Typical Travel Trailer Hitch Components:
• Receiver: Hitch platform fitted to the tow vehicle.
• Ball Mount: A removable steel component that fits into the
receiver. The hitch ball and spring bars (only on load distributing
hitches) are attached to it.
• Sway Control: Designed to lessen pivoting motion between tow
vehicle and trailer when a ball-type hitch is used.
• Coupler: The ball socket at the front of the trailer A-frame that
receives the hitch ball.
• Spring Bars: Load-leveling bars used to distribute hitch weight
among all axles of tow vehicle and trailer in a load distributing
ball-type hitch.
• Tongue Weight: The downward force exerted on the hitch ball
by the trailer coupler with the trailer fully loaded.
WARNING:
Ensure the weight ratings of ball mount, tow ball and safety chains are equal to or
greater than the load. The use of an extension to the receiver or extended ball mount will
significantly reduce hitch receiver ratings.
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