Specifications

L.7 Hooking up
the Trailer
When hooking the tow vehicle up to the trailer, the same procedures should
be done every time. Whether your transiting to a local boat ramp just down
the road or going on a long trip, the trailer should always be completely
attached to the tow vehicle. (Figure 3-75)
Follow these steps for attaching the trailer to the tow vehicle:
Step Procedure
1 Using a spotter, carefully back the tow vehicle so that the trailer
ball is aligned under the trailer’s coupler.
2 Using the hand-crank jack, lower the trailer coupler until it is
completely seated on the trailer ball.
3 Engage the coupler latch and insert the coupler latch pin to ensure
it does not come undone during transit. NOTE: The coupler latch
pin should have a lanyard long enough to facilitate insertion and
removal.
4 Attach the safety chains. They shall be crisscrossed and have
enough slack to allow for sharp turns in both directions yet short
enough to not drag on the ground.
5 Attach the breakaway lever actuating chain to the hitch ensuring
there is enough slack to allow for sharp turns in both directions.
6 Connect the wiring harness to the tow vehicle. The wiring harness
(pig tail) should have enough slack to allow sharp turns in both
directions and short enough as to not drag on the ground.
7 Check trailer lights to ensure they are operating properly.
NOTE
CAUTION !
Once connected to the tow vehicle, ensure the trailer is being towed level to the ground.
If the trailer is not level to the ground, a drop bar/ball mount of a different height may be
necessary and/or the trailer coupler may need adjustment.
The wiring on the trailer’s wiring harness should be a 7-4-2 configuration.