2017 Basecamp 7-1
TOWING
Section 7
RA-400 Patcher for UD
TOWING � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-1
TOW VEHICLE � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-2
BRAKES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-2
Electronic Brake Controller � � � � � � � � � 7-2
Proper Electric Brake Use � � � � � � � � � 7-2
Breakaway Switch � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-3
Loading � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-3
Weighing Your Trailer � � � � � � � � � � � 7-4
Hitching Up � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-4
7-Way Plug � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-4
Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution � � � � � � 7-5
TOWING TIPS AND INFORMATION � � � � � � 7-5
General Information � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-5
Tracking Observation � � � � � � � � � � � 7-5
Cooling System Overload � � � � � � � � � � 7-5
Downhill And Non-Level Driving � � � � � � � 7-6
Off-Road Towing � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-6
When Being Passed � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-6
Passing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-6
Backing Up � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-6
Stopped On A Hill � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-6
Controlling Sway Or Fishtailing� � � � � � � � 7-7
Equipment � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-7
Tongue Weight � � � � � � � � � � � 7-7
Driving � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7-7
Corrective Measures � � � � � � � � � 7-7
Sway Control Device � � � � � � � � � � � 7-7
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