After removing the safety chains, the breakaway switch tether and
the trailer electrical plug, place a block or hitch jack foot under the
hitch jack and extend the jack to meet it firmly, and raise the hitch a
few inches with the coupler and equalizer hitch still attached to the
hitch ball. This will remove pressure on the equalizer hitch. Next,
carefully remove the equalizer hitch spring bar in accordance with
the hitch manufacturer’s instructions. Lower the hitch back down to
where it barely has pressure on the ground. The safety latch on the
hitch coupler should now be released and the hitch jacked back up
until it just clears the hitch ball. With all hitch items detached, you
can now remove the tow vehicle and proceed to level the trailer.
Remember that such leveling is not only important to your comfort,
but also for proper functioning of the refrigerator and the plumbing
drain lines.
HITCHING UP - FIFTH WHEELS
Hitches
There are several types of fifth wheel hitches available. Be certain
to use the one recommended by your vehicle manufacturer and
that meets the weight requirements of your fifth wheel. The one
described here is typical, but have your dealer demonstrate and
explain the proper hitching and unhitching procedure for your hitch.
NOTE! MAKE SURE YOUR FIFTH WHEEL HITCH IS INSTALLED
IN A LOCATION THAT ALLOWS PROPER TURNING
CLEARANCE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL AND THE TRUCK CAB!
To hitch the fifth wheel, lower or remove the tailgate. Release the
plate jaws by pulling the handle. It may be necessary to raise or
lower the fifth wheel with the front jacks to align the pin with the jaw
plates. Once connected, put your truck in drive and apply pressure
on the hitch to ensure it is locked. Then activate your electric jacks
or turn the crank jack to raise the jacks off the ground as far as
possible
WARNING: DO NOT CHANGE OR MODIFY THE PIN BOX
INSTALLED ON YOUR FIFTH WHEEL FRAME. DO NOT USE A
“GOOSE NECK” TYPE HITCH AND PIN PLATE ON YOUR FIFTH
WHEEL. GULF STREAM DOES NOT USE ANY FRAME
DESIGNED FOR GOOSE NECK HITCHES. THESE TYPES OF
HITCHES WILL DAMAGE YOUR FRAME AND VOID YOUR
WARRANTY!
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