User Manual
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match towing conditions. e driver is responsible for their own safety and
the safety of passengers.
Never exceed the specied weight ratings for the trailer, tow vehicle, hitch,
hitch ball, or any other towing equipment.
No hitch setup guarantees that trailer sway will be altogether avoided.
Always load trailer correctly. Follow trailer and tow vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations for placement and quantity of cargo.
Always tow with a minimum tongue weight of 10% of the gross trailer
weight.
Always use a hitch ball with a rating that equals or exceeds the trailer Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Always use a hitch ball size that correctly
matches your trailer coupler size and make sure it is coupled securely be‑
fore towing.
“Good” weight distribution setup does not ensure safe towing. e opera‑
tor is responsible for making necessary adjustments to the hitch to opti‑
mize weight distribution and sway control. Each trip is dierent, and the
weight distribution setup and towing performance should be evaluated by
the operator and adjusted when necessary.
Never tow with your hitch adjusted incorrectly.
Check all hardware before each trip. Do not tow your trailer until all bolts
and nuts have been checked for wear and fatigue, are properly tightened,
and all pins and clips are securely in place.
Do not tow your trailer on rough roads. Do not tow your trailer through
profound ditches, dips, or swales. Excessive strain on the spring arms and
hitch head may cause hitch fatigue or failure.
If your dealer installed your hitch, make sure to verify that it is still adjust‑
ed correctly after loading your trailer and tow vehicle for your trip.
Replace all worn, faded, or unreadable warning stickers on the hitch im‑
mediately.
Do not transfer hitch to a dierent tow vehicle or trailer without re‑adjust‑
ing the hitch.