FLEETWOOD RV CLASS A GAS 2020 OWNER’S MANUAL
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TOWING SYSTEMS
Hitch Receiver:
Tongue weight must not exceed 10% of the rated capacity
when using the hitch receiver . The ratings associated with
the particular hitch receiver supplied with the motorhome
are noted on the federal certification weight label and on
the weight label affixed to the hitch receiver .
The weight label on the hitch receiver provides the
maximum trailer weight rating and the maximum
tongue weight rating . It is important that these ratings
not be exceeded .
It is important that towing devices attached to the hitch
receiver are rated equal to or greater than the load of
a towed trailer, automobile dolly, or other towed load .
Consult with your dealer or towing equipment/trailer
supplier to determine the correct type of hitch head
assembly, hitch ball and other towing equipment for
a safe and correctly assembled towing system for the
towed load .
Towing literature is also available from vehicle
manufacturers, the National Highway traffic Safety
Administration, towing equipment manufacturers,
trade associations, and publications/books about how
to tow .
Ball Mount:
Ball mounts come in various configurations and weight
limitations . There are three things to consider when
selecting a ball mount: weight rating, pin to ball center
length and rise/drop . The weight rating of the ball
mount, tongue weight and tow weight must meet or
exceed the total load weight . Pin to ball center should
not exceed 8” .
Ball mounts of longer length will significantly reduce
the weight rating of the hitch receiver . Observe weight
reduction percentages that may be listed on ball
mounts longer than 8” .
Selecting how much rise or drop a ball mount will
need is relative to hitch receiver height and height
of the towed load with respect to the type of towing
equipment between the motorhome and towed load .
When connected, the towed load or towing equipment
should be level and parallel with the ball mount .
090539
Hitch Receiver
Weight Label
8”
020314
Distance from the
center of the hitch
ball hole to the center
of the pin hole.
Distance from the
shank to the top of
the hitch ball platform.
Distance from the
top of the shank to
the top of the hitch
ball platform.
LENGTH
DROP
RISE
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