different principles such as friction, cam action, and computer
operated braking of the trailer wheels. Each has its advantages.
They will all decrease or eliminate the sway affects induced by
passing trucks, strong winds, and down-hill grades. They will make
your towing safer when driving under adverse conditions.
Please consult your tow vehicle’s owner’s manual for requirements
on using sway control devices.
If you encounter a situation where the trailer is swaying
• Accelerate slightly then gradually slow down
• Do not “hit” the brakes
• Turn the steering wheel as little as possible. Trying to
counter-steer may make the swaying worse.
• Use the Brake Controller manual switch to help keep tow
vehicle and trailer aligned.
If your trailer still sways, slowly pull off the road and check your
weight distribution hitch, then your tow vehicle and trailer tire
pressures.
Safety Chains
There are different safety chain requirements in the various states.
When delivered by your dealer, your trailer is equipped to meet
SAE standards and the state requirements where purchased. You
may choose to upgrade to heavier and/or additional chains with
case-hardened, quick-connect links.
• Always have the safety chains attached when towing.
• Connect the chains to the safety chain loops on the tow
vehicle hitch, crossing them under the trailer tongue.
• Make sure the chains are long enough not to restrict
sharp turns of the tow vehicle, but tight enough so they
do not drag on the ground.
Hitch Locking Devices
Make sure that locking devices and/or safety pins are in place
before beginning your travels. Your failure to secure the hitch may
be costly. If your hitch utilizes a pin for securing the safety latch,
carry a spare.
Stabilizer Jacks
Stabilizer Jacks (manual or power) are permanently mounted to the
travel trailer frame. When lowered to the ground, they provide a
stabilizing effect and a firm setting that reduces the motion of the
travel trailer when occupants are moving inside.
Stabilizer Jacks should not be used to level the trailer, to elevate a
wheel, or to change a tire.
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