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- for Lock and Roll (Overland)l
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(1) crank the tongue of the habitat jack until the hitch coupler is raised enough to clear the tow vehicle;
(2) back the tow vehicle to the habitat until the hitch ball or ‘pin’ is directly under the habitat coupler. The use of a backing aid
mirror may be helpful, especially if you are hitching alone;
(3) set the parking brake in the tow vehicle;
(4) be sure the coupler latch-locking lever is fully open, and then lower the tongue jack until the ball is firmly seated in the socket;
(5) close the coupler latch and secure it with a locking pin or bolt (
you can use the pin that locks the caster wheel on to the front
jack, the Lock and Roll comes with a propriety pin
); If you cannot get the latch to go down try pulling the tow vehicle forward, or
reversing a tiny amount to create clearance or release pressure (this occurs usually when the trailer or tow vehicle is on s small
slope or soft ground).
(6) securely attach the safety chains in a crossing pattern to the tow vehicle and confirm that they are properly connected to the
habitat. Do not fasten chains to any part of the hitch unless the hitch has holes or loops designed specifically for that purpose,
be sure the chains do not drag during towing;
WARNING: IMPROPER RIGGING OF THE SAFETY CHAINS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE HABITAT AND
TOW VEHICLE, LEADING TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY, IF THE HABITAT UNCOUPLES FROM THE TOW VEHICLE.
(7) Synchronize the AUTOWBRAKE and key fob before towing. https://taxaoutdoors.com/wp-
content/uploads/2019/05/Autowbrake-Installation-Manual.pdf Some tow vehicles come with a proportional brake controller
already installed. The AUTOWBRAKE is designed to let the vehicles system bypass its own with no confict. If, for some
reason there is a conflict simply remove the fuse from the AUTOWBRAKE and all signals will come from the tow vehicle’s
controller without interruption.
(8) Connect the breakaway switch. Attach and secure the breakaway switch cable to the tow vehicle bumper or frame
independently of the safety chains. The following are guidelines for attaching the cable:
The cable should come straight out from the switch to attach to the tow vehicle
The switch and cable should be located and secured on the same side of the habitat and tow vehicle
Do not loop the cable over the hitch ball; the cable may bounce off while the vehicle is moving
Before towing you may test the breakaway assembly by pulling the pin out of the switch to confirm activation of the habitat
electric brakes.
See also
the diagram/depiction in “Towing” section.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH LANYARD TO THE HITCH BALL OR ANY PART OF THE
HITCH ASSEMBLY.
Note:
your breakaway switch will automatically engage the electric habitat brakes if the safety chains fail during uncoupling.
(8) connect the power cord between the tow vehicle and the habitat, leaving enough slack for the tow vehicle to turn without
disconnecting the power cord;
coupler securely latched and pinned
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