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Using a hitch ball with a shank longer than 2-3/8” may damage hitch
and could void your warranty.
Step 1 - Setup Location:
Before installing the hitch, the tow vehicle and trailer should be loaded
just as they will be while traveling. This includes full propane and fresh wa-
ter tanks, and any other cargo the tow vehicle (passengers & gear) or trailer
will carry, including ATVs for toy haulers. Tow vehicle “auto-level” systems
should also be disabled or turned off.
Park the trailer and tow vehicle on level ground and in line with each
other. Chock and uncouple the trailer. Pull tow vehicle ahead about 5 feet to
allow working area and set the parking brake.
Take the initial setup measurements for the tow vehicle by measuring
from the ground to the top of the wheel wells directly above both the front
and back axles of the tow vehicle. See gure 13 on page 19. Record these
on line A of the Weight Distribution Adjustments table in Step 6 on page 19.
Measure the FRONT and BACK of the trailer frame, and adjust the trailer to
be parallel to the ground. Both FRONT and BACK measurements should be
the same.
Step 2 - Install the Hitch Ball:
Remove the hitch head from the packaging and install a properly-sized
hitch ball (not included). Ball diameter must match trailer coupler size.
Select a ball with a 1-1/4” diameter threaded shank no longer than 2
3/8”. If your hitch ball has a smaller shank you must use an appropriate
bushing. Make sure that the ball has a weight rating equal to or greater than
your trailer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Always use a lock wash-
er against the nut, unless otherwise specied by ball manufacturer. Torque
nut to ball manufacturer’s specications.
Never exceed the specied weight ratings for the trailer, tow vehicle,
hitch, hitch ball, or any other towing equipment.
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