Owner`s manual

Quicksilver
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Hitching & Loading
Hitches
You should become comfortable hooking up
your trailer with practice.
There are several types of trailer hitches
available. Be certain to use the one
recommended by your tow vehicle
manufacturer and that meets the weight
requirements of your trailer. Quicksilver
trailers require a 2-inch hitch ball. Use only the
ball diameter indicated. Use of any other ball
diameter will create an extremely dangerous
condition which can result in separation of
the coupler and ball or ball failure.
The hitching procedure described here is
typical, but have your dealer demonstrate and
explain the proper hitching and unhitching
procedure for your vehicle.
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CAUTION
Make sure your trailer hitch is installed
in a location that allows proper turning
clearance of the trailer and the tow vehicle!
To hitch the trailer, raise or lower the height of
the trailer’s coupler by cranking the handle on
the tongue jack. If the tongue jack is in the “up”
or horizontal position, you will need to pull the
release pin and snap it to the vertical position so
the wheel can touch the ground. In instances of
uneven ground, it may be necessary to raise the
trailer by lifting the A-frame by hand in order to
get the crank handle bar and wheel locked in the
vertical position. To assist in this, you may wish
to have one person or more press down on the
rear bumper to relieve the weight on the tongue
or A-frame. Once the tongue jack is locked into
the vertical position, you can raise or lower the
tongue of the trailer by cranking the handle.
Maneuver the coupler over the top of the tow
vehicle’s hitch ball. Crank the tongue down
until the coupler nestles rmly over the ball.
Depress the lock lever and insert pin to secure.
Check that trailer safety chains are properly
connected. Check that all trailer lighting is
hooked up and working correctly.
Electrical Connection
Plug the pigtail on the trailer into the electrical
harness on the tow vehicle. Quicksilver trailers
come standard with a 4-prong plug. Be sure
there is enough slack to allow the vehicle to
turn without disconnecting the pigtail. Make
sure all lights and the brakes work prior to
moving the trailer.
Safety Breakaway Chains and Switch
Attach the safety chains to the tow vehicle,
as well as the breakaway tether extending
from the electric brake (SUT models only).
DO NOT attach the cable to the plate handle,
hitch plate base or plate mounting brackets.
Adjust the cable so both vehicles may turn
freely without pulling the pin from the switch.
Lubricate the breakaway pin periodically to
ensure good operation
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CAUTION
Do not use the breakaway switch as
a parking brake, as it is intended for
emergency use only and such use will
drain your rv battery.