FIFTH-WHEEL SPORT UTILITY TRAILERS ONLY
Hitches
Different types of hitches are available for pickup trucks to tow fifth-wheel trailers. The
best type of hitch is one that is bolted directly to the floor of the truck box through the
frame.
Consult with your independent, authorized dealer or hitch supplier to determine what is
right for you and your trailer.
Hitch Height
There is no recommended hitch height for fifth-wheel trailers. The pin box is adjustable at
two inch intervals for variance in trucks and their suspension systems. Always travel with
the truck and trailer as level as possible.
Hitching Procedures
1. Make sure the trailer wheels are blocked.
2. Make sure the hitch lever is in its open or “cocked” position unless it has been
designed to open automatically. Adjust the fifth-wheel trailer pin to the proper height.
Lower the tailgate, if applicable.
3. Back the truck so the hitch encircles the fifth-wheel trailer pin.
4. A gentle contact of the hitch saddle against the pin will cause the mechanism to close.
5. Secure the hitch lever as specified by the hitch manufacturer.
6. Put the truck in drive (DO NOT press on the accelerator) and bump the hitch to make
sure it is locked.
7. Be sure to raise the fifth-wheel landing gear all the way up.
8. Attach the breakaway switch cable to the tow vehicle.
9. Plug the 12-volt DC electrical connector from the tow vehicle to the fifth-wheel
trailer.
10. Raise the tailgate of the tow vehicle, if applicable.
11. Remove the trailer wheel blocks.
Refer to the complete list of suggested items in this manual for pre-trip planning and
departing from camp for additional items to complete before traveling.
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