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Hitches

It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.

Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are

a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here

are some rules to follow:

• The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for

hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other

bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted

hitch that does not attach to the bumper.

• Will you have to make any holes in the body of your

vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do,

then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove

the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon

monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your

vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-31. Dirt and

water can, too.

Safety Chains

You should always attach chains between your vehicle

and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the

tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to

the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.

Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the

hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer.

Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching

safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper.

Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with

your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag on

the ground.

Trailer Brakes

Does your trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to

read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes

so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain

them properly.

• If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap

into your vehicle’s brake system. If you do, both

brake systems won’t work well, or at all.

• Even if your vehicle doesn’t have anti-lock brakes,

don’t tap into your vehicle’s brake system if the

trailer’s brake system will use more than 0.02 cubic

inch (0.3 cc) of ﬂuid from your vehicle’s master

cylinder. If it does, both braking systems won’t work

well. You could even lose your brakes.

• Will the trailer brake parts take 3,000 psi

(20 650 kPa) of pressure? If not, the trailer brake

system must not be used with your vehicle.

• If everything checks out this far, then make the

brake ﬂuid tap at the upper rear master cylinder

port. But don’t use copper tubing for this. If you do,

it will bend and break off. Use steel brake tubing.

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