H
ITCH
(C
USTOMER
S
UPPLIED
)
Hitch selection is important because it affects
the towing and handling characteristics of your
RV. There are many kinds of hitches available
for various uses and assuring that you have
the correct hitch installed is critical to a safe
towing experience.
Ask your dealer about the proper class and
type of hitch you need to purchase for your
individual tow vehicle/RV combination (a travel
trailer requires a frame mounted hitch; a fifth
wheel requires a pin box hitch bolted directly to
the floor of the truck box through the frame).
Fifth wheels have a factory-installed standard
pin box that is not interchangeable.
The hitch manufacturer assigns a hitch class
rating based on the capacity that hitch has for
towing and a weight classification. The weight
classification is determined from the hitch’s
weight carrying capacity (also known as the
tongue weight on a travel trailer). Before
selecting a hitch, you must know your RV’s
GVWR and tongue weight or pin box rating.
Maintain the proper tongue weight of the
trailer.
Stay
within
the
target
range
of
10%-15% of the overall gross weight (travel
trailer weight plus contents). Fifth-wheels
typically maintain 25% of their overall gross
weight (trailer weight and contents) on the
hitch.
Equipment that sometimes gives autos, trucks
and sport utility vehicles a softer ride can
accentuate swaying when pulling a RV;
conversely, suspension that is too stiff will
increase vibration, bounce and accelerate
wear of your tow vehicle and trailer. Educate
yourself to protect you, your family and other
motorists.
The rating of the hitch package purchased
should be equal to or greater than the RV’s
GVWR and the hitch weight (or pin box
rating).
H
ITCH
H
EIGHT
& H
ITCH
B
ALL
To determine the hitch
height for your model,
make sure that the trailer
is level. When the loaded
RV is hitched to the tow
vehicle, check the hitch
ball height. This can be determined by
measuring the distance from the center of the
hitch ball to the ground. Record this number in
the box for future reference.
Adjust the equalizing bars of the hitch
assembly so that the tow vehicle and the trailer
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. Refer to the hitch
manufacturer
instructions
to
adjust
the
weight-distributing hitch to the proper height.
If you have additional questions, consult with
your dealer. Jayco cannot be responsible for
the suspension system of any tow vehicle.
There are a variety of tow vehicle suspension
systems available that will affect the ball
height, stability and levelness of a hooked up
RV. Make certain your dealer is aware of the
tow vehicle you are using so a compatible
hookup is achieved. Depending on the model,
your required travel trailer hitch ball diameter is
either 2" or 2-5/16” (consult your dealer for
assistance).
There is no recommended hitch height for
fifth-wheel travel trailers; usually the fifth wheel
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SECTION 3
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
CAUTION
Using an oversized or undersized hitch can
cause damage to the RV frame. Jayco
cannot be responsible for the tow vehicle
suspension system. The final ball height
after
the
tow
vehicle/travel
trailer
combination is completely hooked up is a
factor that must be considered. To avoid
overloading your trailer axles and minimize
possible handling difficulties, your trailer
should be level when hooked to your tow
vehicle. Do not overload your tow vehicle.
This unit hitch
height is:
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