How to Use an Equalizer Hitch
- 1). Install the link plates on the sides of the trailer's coupler area. Loosen the bolts holding the link plates together and then slide the link plate over the trailer coupler. Tighten the link plates down according to the table provided in the manufacturer's instructions. You want the sway arms to easily clip into the link plates, but not be loose at the same time.
- 2). Examine the height of your vehicle in comparison to the height of the hitch of the trailer. Mount the hitch shank in the upward position if you have a low vehicle or low trailer and mount it in the downward position if the vehicle is high. Use the included hardware to mount the hitch head onto the shank and then mount the ball on the hitch head.
- 3). Back the vehicle up to the trailer and line up the trailer tongue and the ball. Slide the hitch down onto the ball and then attach the link plates to each side of the trailer.
- 4). Tighten them down with the ratchet set and flip the ball lever back so that the trailer is securely locked into place on the ball. If you have safety chains, now is the time to attach them from the trailer to the vehicle.
- 5). Connect the wiring harness to the vehicle and then take the trailer an UNLOADED test drive. The sway bars should be good and tight while you drive, but not so much that they get into a bind when you take turns.
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