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Hitch Height Specifications – Travel Trailer
Due to axles being either straight or drop
bars, the ball height will vary. To find the
correct height for the ball hitch, set your trailer
on a flat surface in level position. Measure
from the inside of the ball socket to the
ground, approximately 18 to 22 inches as
shown, for correct spacing. You may wish to
add 1 to 2 inch to this amount to compensate
for sag of suspension of the tow vehicles
when hooked to tow vehicles.
Hook-Up (Travel Trailer)
Hooking up your travel trailer is not difficult and gets easier with
practice. The following procedure will help you until you become
more experienced.
1. To raise the tongue of trailer above the hitch ball on hitch, turn
the crank on the jack.
2. Open the coupler latch.
3. Back the tow vehicle into proper position.
4. Turn the crank on the jack to lower the coupler onto the ball
hitch.
5. Close the coupler latch after completely seated.
6. Install weight distributing bars (equalizer), when required, as
recommended by hitch supplier.
7. Retract the tongue jack to its maximum height.
8. Attach the cable for the breakaway switch to the tow vehicle.
9. Attach safety chains as per your state laws.
10. Plug in your 12-volt, seven way electrical connector from the tow
vehicle to the trailer connector.
11. Below are listed numerous items that should be inspected and
tested before traveling:
q All lights working on outside of coach.
q Stabilizer jacks in retracted position.
q Steps in retracted position.
q Refrigerator door latched completely.
q Loose items in secure position.
q Test brakes for operation before entering roadway.
18-22” off ground
FRAME &
COUPLER
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