Warnings; Towing Tips - Cequent Performance Products 49901 Instructions D'installation

Round Bar Weight Distribution With Sway Control
WARNINGS: LOADED BALL HEIGHT SHOULD NOT BE GREATER THAN UNCOUPLED BALL HEIGHT. Front wheel overload and
loss of rear wheel traction can result, and can lead to unstable handling, reduced braking ability, and a tendency to "jackknife" when turning and
braking at the same time. IF LOADED BALL HEIGHT IS GREATER THAN UNCOUPLED HEIGHT, reduce take-up on spring bar chains and
re-measure until proper height is obtained.
DO NOT TOW MULTIPLE TRAILERS: Do not attempt to tow any type of trailer behind another trailer. Towing multiple trailers may cause
severe instability, loss of control and/or structural failure, and may result in vehicle accident, property damage and personal injury. Towing
multiple trailers is illegal in many jurisdictions.
FRONT-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HOOK-UP OR TOW WITH REAR WHEELS OF TOWING VEHICLE
REMOVED. Severe structural damage to towing vehicle, hitch, and trailer may result. A towing vehicle/trailer combination cannot be controlled
adequately unless the towing vehicle's rear wheels are carrying their share of the load.
MAINTENANCE: Keep sockets in head assembly free of dirt and well lubricated. Excessive wear in this area may indicate overload or
inadequate lubrication.
Keep head assembly exterior clean, especially the spring bar sockets. Do not allow dirt or stones to lodge between spring bar and head.
Keep hitch painted to prevent rust and maintain a good appearance. (Do not paint over labels)
AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY TOWING DAY:
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Clean ball and coupler socket and coat ball lightly with grease.
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Check spring bar chains and U-bolts for wear. Replace before they become worn halfway through.
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Check to see that all bolts are properly tightened and hitch pin and clip are securely in place.
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Check to see that electrical hookups are in working order, and that safety chains are connected.

TOWING TIPS

DRIVING: Good habits for normal driving need extra emphasis when towing. The additional weight affects acceleration and braking, and extra
time should be allowed for passing, stopping, and changing lanes. Signal well in advance of a maneuver to let other drivers know your intentions.
Severe bumps and badly undulating roads can damage your towing vehicle, hitch, and trailer, and should be negotiated at a slow steady speed. IF
ANY PART OF YOUR TOWING SYSTEM "BOTTOMS" OUT, OR IF YOU SUSPECT DAMAGE MAY HAVE OCCURED IN ANY
OTHER WAY, PULL OVER AND MAKE A THOROUGH INSPECTION. CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE RESUMING TRAVEL.
CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT: Periodically check the condition of all your towing equipment and keep it in top condition.
TRAILER LOADING: Proper trailer loading is important. Heavy items should be placed close to the floor near the trailer axle. The load should
be balanced side-to-side and firmly secured to prevent shifting. Tongue weight should be about 10-15 percent of the gross trailer weight for most
trailers. Too low a percentage of tongue weight will often produce a tendency to sway. Excess weight on the tongue can also lead to sway and
damage hitch and / or tow vehicle.
SWAY CONTROLS: A sway control can help minimize the affects of sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting caused by other vehicles.
Use of a sway control is recommended for trailers with large surface areas, such as travel trailers.
TIRE INFLATION: Unless specified otherwise by the towing vehicle or trailer manufacturer, tires should be inflated to their maximum
recommended pressure.
TOWING VEHICLE AND TRAILER MANUFACTURERS' RECOMMENDATIONS: Review the owners' manuals for your towing vehicle
and trailer for specific recommendations, capacities, and requirements.
POLE TONGUE TRAILERS: If your trailer has a straight tongue (instead of an A-frame tongue), it will be necessary to use a pole tongue
adapter. This adapter attaches to the trailer tongue, providing a place to attach the snap up brackets.
PASSENGERS IN TRAILERS: Trailers should NOT be occupied while being towed, under any circumstances.
TRAILER LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND ELECTRIC BRAKES: Always hook up trailer lights, turn signals, electric brakes and break-away
switch connection (if so equipped) even for short trips.
REMOVE HITCH WHEN NOT TOWING: Remove hitch from towing vehicle receiver when not towing, to prevent contamination of head
sockets, reduce chance of striking hitch on driveway ramps or other objects, and minimize damage in the event of a rear-end collision.
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Installation Instructions
49901IN
Sheet 7 of 24
Part Numbers:
49901 49902
49903 49904
49901IN 03/21/13
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Rev. C