Coupling To The Tow Vehicle
THE TOW VEHICLE, SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND GOOSENECK BALL MUST
HAVE A RATED TOWING CAPACITY EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE
TRAILER Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE
GOOSENECK BALL BE OF THE SAME SIZE AS THE GOOSENECK BALL
RECEIVER.
! WARNING
Coupler-to-hitch mismatch can result in uncoupling, leading to
death or serious injury.
Be sure the LOAD RATING of the hitch ball is equal or greater than
the load rating of the coupler.
Be sure the SIZE of the hitch ball matches the size of the coupler.
A gooseneck trailer will have one or two drop leg jacks for raising and lowering the
gooseneck ball receiver. Because several drop leg jack mechanisms are available,
the general instructions below may vary slightly from the jack manufacturer’s
instructions. If the trailer jack on your trailer does not resemble the jack shown in
the figure below, follow the instructions provided by the jack manufacturer. If you
do not have these instructions, contact your dealer for assistance. Note: Inspect
and lubricate jacks periodically for optimal performance. See the “Inspection,
Service & Maintenance” section for service details.
Drop Leg Jack
BEFORE COUPLING THE TRAILER TO THE TOW VEHICLE
Be sure the size and rating of the gooseneck ball match the size and rating of
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the receiver.
Wipe the gooseneck ball clean and inspect it visually and by feel for flat spots,
cracks and pits.