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Hitch Height Specifications - Travel Trailer
Due to axles being either straight or drop bars, the ball
height will vary. To find the correct height for the ball
hitch, set your trailer on a flat surface in level position.
Measure from the inside of the ball socket to the
ground, approximately 18 to 22 inches as shown, for
correct spacing. You may wish to add 1 to 2 inches
to this amount to compensate for sag of suspension
of the tow vehicles when hooked to the trailer.
Hook-Up - Travel Trailer
Hooking up your travel trailer is not difficult and gets easier with practice.
The following procedure will help you until you become more
experienced.
1. To raise the tongue of the trailer above the hitch ball on hitch,
turn the crank on the jack or use optional power jack.
2. Open the coupler latch.
3. Back the tow vehicle into proper position.
4. Turn the crank on the jack to lower the coupler onto the ball
hitch.
5. Close the coupler latch after completely seated. To secure
coupler latch, it is recommended that you install a latch pin or a
lock.
6. Install weight distributing bars (equalizer), when required, as
recommended by hitch supplier.
7. Retract the tongue jack completely.
8. Attach the cable for the breakaway switch to the tow vehicle.
9. Attach safety chains as per your state laws.
10. Plug in your 12-volt, 7-way electrical cord and connector from
the trailer to the tow vehicle connector.
Below are listed numerous items that should be inspected and tested
before traveling:
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All lights working on outside of coach.
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Stabilizer jacks in retracted position.
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Steps in retracted position.
18-
22” off ground
FRAME &
COUPLER
GROUND
Trailers with tandem axles need to travel as level as possible,
avoiding different weights on each axle plus handling
conditions.
Using an oversized or undersized hitch can cause damage to
the frame of your travel trailer and/or tow vehicle.
