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The rear bumper of your RV is not designed to carry cargo. Items that extend beyond the
bumper OR weigh over 100 lbs. (45kg) will place undo strain on the bumper. The 100 lb.
bumper capacity includes the weight of the spare tire (if so equipped).
Travel Trailer Hitch (customer supplied)
Hitch selection aects the towing and handling characteristics of your recreation vehicle.
There are many kinds of hitches available and assuring that you have the correct hitch in-
stalled is critical to a safe towing.
Ask your dealer about the proper class and type of hitch you need for your individual tow
vehicle/RV combination. A travel trailer requires a frame mounted hitch.
The hitch class rating based on the capacity that hitch has for towing and a weight classica-
tion. The weight classication is determined from the hitch’s weight carrying capacity (the
tongue weight on a travel trailer). Before selecting a hitch, you must know your GVWR and
tongue weight.
Equipment that sometimes gives autos, trucks and sport utility vehicles a softer ride can
accentuate swaying when pulling a RV. Suspension that is too sti will increase vibration,
bounce and accelerate wear of your tow vehicle and RV combination.
Make sure your
dealer is aware of the tow vehicle you are using so a compatible hookup is achieved.
Maintain the proper tongue weight of the trailer. Stay within the target range of 10%-15% of
the overall gross weight (travel trailer weight plus contents).
To determine the hitch height for your model, make sure that the
trailer is level. When the loaded RV is hitched to the tow vehicle,
check the hitch ball height. This can be determined by measuring the
distance from the center of the hitch ball to the ground. Record this
number in the box for future reference.
Adjust the equalizing bars of the hitch assembly so that the tow vehicle and the trailer are
essentially level. A high hitch will transfer weight behind the axles and cause the vehicle to
shtail. A low hitch will transfer additional weight to the hitch. Refer to the hitch manufac-
turer instructions to adjust the weight-distributing hitch to the proper height.
Using an oversized or undersized hitch can cause damage to the RV frame. We
(as your RV manufacturer) cannot be responsible for the tow vehicle suspen-
sion system. The nal ball height after the tow vehicle/travel trailer combina-
tion is completely hooked up is a factor that must be considered. To avoid
overloading your trailer axles and minimize possible handling diculties,
your trailer should be level when hooked to your tow vehicle. Do not overload
your tow vehicle.
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