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Hitch Height Specifications - Conventional Travel Trailer
Note: To determine the hitch height for your model, make sure
that the travel trailer is level. Measure from inside the hitch
coupler to the ground. Record this number in the box at the
side for future reference. The table below contains an average
measurement obtained by measuring several units with differ-
ent options. This gives you a target range for what your unit
will measure.
Eagle Qwest Ball Height Ball Size
All 21" 2-5/16"
302 FK 20-1/2" 2-5/16"
312 FKS 21-1/2" 2-5/16"
314 BHS 21-1/2" 2-5/16"
266 FBS 21-1/2" 2-5/16"
296 FBS 21-1/2" 2-5/16"
316 FB 21" 2-5/16"
264 BH 21" 2-5/16"
262 FK 21" 2-5/16"
304 BH 21" 2-5/16"
246 FB 21" 2-5/16"
376 FBS 21-1/2" 2-5/16"
350 FSS 21-1/2" 2-5/16"
The Hitching Procedure – Conventional Travel Trailer
Hooking up a conventional travel trailer is not difficult and will become easier with
practice. The following procedure will help you until you become more experienced.
1. Block wheels.
2. Turn crank on jack to raise tongue of travel trailer above hitch ball on hitch.
3. Open coupler latch on travel trailer hitch.
4. Back tow vehicle into proper position.
5. Turn crank on jack to lower coupler onto ball hitch.
6. Close coupler latch after completely seated.
7. Install weight distributing bars (equalizers) as per recommendations from hitch
supplier, when required.
8. Remove dolly wheel and retract tongue jack to its maximum height.
9. Attach breakaway switch cable to tow vehicle.
10. Attach safety chains as shown in Figure 3-1.
11. Plug in your 12-volt DC electrical connector from tow-vehicle to travel trailer.
12. The following items should be inspected prior to your journey:
• All lights should be in working order.
• Stabilizer jacks should be in the retracted position.
• Entrance steps should be in the retracted position.
• Refrigerator door should be closed and locked.
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