• As soon as possible, stop to determine the cause of the sway. Check all equipment
and load distribution.
• If the problem can not be solved immediately, take the equipment to a service center.
Travel at a reduced speed on your way to the service center.
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WARNING: A sway control device should be used with your tow
vehicle/trailer combination. Consult with a trained hitch installer to
obtain the proper equipment for your needs.
Hitch Height and Hitch Ball Specifications
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. If you have additional questions, consult with your
independent, authorized dealer.
Jayco, Inc. cannot be responsible for the suspension system of any
tow vehicle. There are a variety of suspension systems available on tow vehicles today
which will affect the ball height, stability and levelness of the RV when hooked to the
vehicle. Make certain your independent, authorized dealer is aware of the type of tow
vehicle that will be used so a compatible hookup can be achieved.
Your trailer’s hitch ball size is 2-5/16”.
The Hitching Procedure
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. Make sure the trailer wheels are blocked.
2. Turn the jack crank to raise the travel trailer tongue above the hitch ball.
3. Open the coupler latch on the travel trailer hitch.
4. Back the tow vehicle into the proper position.
5. Turn the jack crank to lower the coupler onto the hitch ball.
6. Close the coupler latch after it is completely seated.
7. Install the weight distributing bars (equalizers) as per recommendations from the
hitch supplier, when required.
8. Remove the dolly wheel or platform and retract the tongue jack to its maximum
height.
9. Attach the breakaway switch cable to the tow vehicle.
10. Attach the safety chains as shown in Fig. 3.
11. Plug in your 12-volt DC electrical connector from the tow vehicle to travel trailer.
12. Remove the trailer wheel blocks.
Refer to the complete list of suggested items in this manual for pre-trip planning and
departing from camp for additional items to complete before traveling.
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Before you travel...
This unit hitch
height is:
Summary of Contents for 2004 Conventional Travel
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Page 10: ...NOTES vi...
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Page 20: ...NOTES 10 Safety...
Page 74: ...NOTES 64 Preparing to Travel Home...
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