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The hitch receiver may be used as a weight carrying hitch to tow a boat or other watercraft
trailer. Do not use a bar longer than 10-inches (254 mm). The maximum length of the draw
bar is from the center of the fastening pin to the center of the ball. The maximum trailer
tow rating of the fth wheel hitch is 3,000 Lbs. (1361 kg.) with a maximum tongue weight
of 300 Lbs. (136 kg.).
The receiver may be also used for attaching a cargo basket/ carrier for other items. Ensure
the cargo carrier is properly attached to the hitch receiver and all cargo is properly secured
in place. The cargo weight carrying capacity includes the weight of the cargo carrier. The
maximum total weight when used to carry cargo is 300 Lbs. (136 kg.).
Be sure the trailer being towed by your RV is properly equipped with brakes. Contact your
tow vehicle dealer or manufacturer for assistance in determining whether a separate braking
system is recommended and what limits there are for towing multiple trailer combinations.
Check the state or province where your tow vehicle and RV are registered as well as any
state or province where travel is planned in the U.S. and/ or Canada for brake requirements
and regulations.
These labels have been placed on the hitch receiver and on the rear bumper of your RV. Be
sure to read, understand and follow the information on them.
The following procedure will help to assist you in securely hooking up the second trailer to
your RV.
Make sure the (second) trailer wheels are blocked.
Turn the tongue jack crank to raise the trailer tongue above the hitch ball.
Open the coupler latch on the trailer hitch.
Back the tow vehicle/ fth wheel combination into the proper position.
Turn the (second) trailer tongue jack crank to lower the coupler onto the hitch ball.
Close the coupler latch after it is completely seated.
Remove the dolly wheel or platform (if so equipped) and retract the tongue jack
to its maximum height.
Attach the breakaway cable to the hitch receiver on the RV fth wheel.
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