nailer Hitching Procedure Using
A
Weight
Attach the trailer to the vehicle. The trailer tongue
Distributing (Equalizing) Hitch
should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer weight.
(Recommended for loaded trailers weighing
3,000
lbs.
Level the vehicle with the load leveling spring bars
to 7,000 lbs.) (equalizers).
Using a weight distributing hitch without disabling the
Electronic Level Control (ELC) system may defeat the
purpose of the weight distributing hitch. Also, your rear
tires may become overloaded.
A
weight distributing
hitch should spread the load to all axles.
If
you use a
weight distributing hitch, always disable the ELC by
following,the proper steps.
Your vehicle is equipped with
an
Electronic Level
Control (ELC) feature. When hooking up a trailer using
a weight distributing hitch, always use the following
procedure:
0
Place the vehicle on a level surface without the
trailer hitched. With the ignition
off,
and all doors
closed, allow the vehicle to level automatically.
0
Disable the Electronic Level Control (ELC) by
pulling the LEVEL CTRL fuse'#9
(30
AMP) from
the underhood electrical center located on the
passenger side wheel housing in the engine
compartment. Remove the cover to gain access.
Leave the fuse out while towing your trailer.
Once you have completed towing your trailer, be sure to
reinstall the Electronic Level Control (ELC) fuse.
In Addition
0
Use two friction sway controls if your trailer is over
5,000
lbs.
(2
270 kg) loaded weight, and/or is over
24 ft.
(7.3
m) long.
Use at least one fi-iction sway control if your trailer is
over
2,000
lbs. (900 kg) loaded weight, and consider
using one for trailers under 2,000 lbs. (900 kg.)
0
Trailers that weigh more than
1,000
pounds (454
kg)
should be equipped with trailer brakes.
*
Surge brakes work with most weight distributing
hitches as long as all the equipment is properly
installed. Check with the hitch manufacturer for
advice and installation instructions.
If
a trailer is over
5,000
lbs.
(2
270 kg), adjust the
vehicle rear tire pressure to
35
psi (240
kPa)
(cold
tire pressure).
4-34
;
.
.
.-
.
..
To Next Page
Loading...
