What's the difference between weight carrying & weight distribution?
Weight Carrying is a towing situation where all of the tongue weight is carried directly on the rear of the tow vehicle and on the hitch. Weight Distribu-
tion is a towing situation whereby use of a weight distributing hitch, some or all of the tongue weight is evenly distributed throughout from the rear to
the front of the tow vehicle.
Can I weld my hitch to the frame?
Nev
er weld a hitch to the frame. This can weaken both the hitch and the frame of your vehicle.
Will drilling in my frame void my warranty?
Each vehicle manufacturer has specifics regarding their warranty. To determine if drilling or modifying your frame voids your warranty, it is best to call
your local dealer, or contact the vehicle manufacturer.
Can I substitute the supplied hardware for a hitch with something else?
Un
less authorized by a professional installer or manufacturer of the product, substituting hardware that is supplied with the hitch is not
recommended.
Supplied hardware is tested to meet the capacity of the hitch, and substituting it out without authorization could void your warranty
and cause the
hitch to fail.
The hardware supplied is too large for my existing weld nuts in my vehicle frame; do I have the incorrect hardware?
On vehicles that are more than a couple years old or that are used in a geographical location that truly experiences all four seasons, it is absolutely
necessary to thoroughly clean the weld nuts. On newer vehicles excessive under body spray can also inhibit the bolt from threading. Use a penetrat-
ing lubricant to deteriorate the excessive rust that can accrue over years of travel over rain
-
soaked and salty roads. Then clean thoroughly with a wire
brush until the bolt is allowed to thread cleanly into the weld nut.
What is a “fishwire”?
A “fishwire” is a small wire device that allows you to “fish” or pull hardware through an enclosed frame or bumper tube.
PRODUCT CARE
Look for Scratches and Pitting. Dents and dings will break through the powder coating and leave the bare metal open to the elements.
Routinely check hitch for scratches or missing paint. When bare metal is showing, it is essential to touch up the hitch to prevent rusting.
If you notice rust, you can lightly sand the hitch and touch it up with paint to stop the rust from growing.
Use a Hitch Cover to keep moisture and road debris out of the receiver opening and inhibits rust from beginning inside hitch.
MAXIMUM TOWING/CARRYING CAPACITY:
Receiver Hitches will have a visible tow rating label affixed directly on the product.
User should never exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s maximum tow and weight rating regardless of the capacity of the hitch.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL VOID WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR INJURY TO OTHERS
AS WELL AS VEHICLE DAMAGE.
INSTALLATION:
Closely follow all Installation Instructions for the proper installation of product. Improper installation can result in death, serious injury, and/or product and
vehicle damage.
In the operation of these products, it is imperative to observe precautions for your personal safety and the safety of others.
Failure to follow these instructions could lead to death, personal injury, and / or property damage. Do not modify this product.
FASTENERS:
All supplied fasteners must be utilized and installed in accordance with the installation instructions and apply torque to the specifications as defined.
DOUBLE CHECK ALL FASTENERS BEFORE INITIAL USE, AND PERIODICALLY IN THE FUTURE TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION AND SAFE-
TY.
DRILLING:
Most products do not require drilling for installation. If drilling is defined as required, use caution when drilling a vehicle. FAILURE TO REVIEW AN AR-
EA TO BE DRILLED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR INJURY TO OTHERS AS WELL AS VEHICLE DAMAGE.
EYE PROTECTION:
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNINGS & NOTICES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF RECEIVER HITCH
