ATTENTION DEALERS: PLEASE PASS THIS MANUAL ON TO THE END USER AFTER HITCH INSTALLATION. TRUNNION STYLE OWNER’S MANUAL Patented Hitch ball not included. 92-00-0600 600 lb. max tongue weight 6,000 lb. max loaded trailer weight 92-00-0800 800 lb. max tongue weight 8,000 lb. max loaded trailer weight 92-00-1000 1,000 lb. max tongue weight 10,000 lb. max loaded trailer weight 92-00-1200 1,200 lb. max tongue weight 12,000 lb.
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Table of Contents Page Parts Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important Hitch Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Step 1: Getting Things Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 2: Install the Hitch Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Stickers Meets or Exceeds V5 and SAE Requirements. The e2™ hitch is a product of Progress Mfg. Inc. Faster, Easier. FWAS_0710 600 Lbs. maximum tongue weight 6,000 Lbs. maximum trailer weight TRUNNION 92-00-0600 Improper setup can cause severe injury or death. • Read and follow owner’s manual at all times. • Check for proper setup before towing. For a copy of the instructions visit www.FastwayTrailer.com 600 Lbs. maximum tongue weight 6,000 Lbs. maximum trailer weight Faster, Easier.
match towing conditions. The driver is responsible for their own safety and the safety of passengers. Never exceed the specified weight ratings for the trailer, tow vehicle, hitch, hitch ball, or any other towing equipment. No hitch setup guarantees that trailer sway will be altogether avoided. Always load trailer correctly. Follow trailer and tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for placement and quantity of cargo. Always tow with a minimum tongue weight of 10% of the gross trailer weight.
CAUTION Do not loosen or remove any part of the hitch except the L-pins and L-pin clips while the hitch is under load. CAUTION Always secure tow vehicle and trailer with parking brake and wheel chocks before setting up or adjusting hitch. Disengage weight distribution before towing or backing the trailer where there is a significant transition in grade which puts excessive strain on the hitch, i.e. a flat street to a steep uphill driveway.
adjusted for your load, the e2 hitch can noticeably reduce sway through good weight distribution and the friction of Built-in Sway Control. Important Setup Information: These instructions are a guideline to aid in setting up your hitch. Every trailer and tow vehicle combination requires a different setup and adjustment because of factors like trailer weight and length, trailer loading, hitch weight, and tow vehicle suspension and wheelbase.
as they will be while traveling. This includes full propane tanks, fresh water tanks, and any other cargo (passengers & gear) the tow vehicle or trailer will carry, including ATVs for toy haulers. Tow vehicle “auto-level” systems should also be disabled or turned off. If your tow vehicle is equipped with air bags, we recommend that you inflate them to the pressure you are expecting to tow with before setting up the hitch.
Step 3 - Attach Hitch Head to Shank: With the trailer parallel to the ground, measure from the ground to the inside top of the trailer coupler. See Figure 1. Trailer Coupler Height: _______ ?? The hitch ball should initially be placed as close to this height as possible. Insert the adjustable shank Figure 1 into the receiver on the tow vehicle and secure it with a hitch pin and clip. Insert the spacer rivet with the spacer washers into the back of the hitch head to pre-load the angle of the hitch head.
Figure 3 NOTE: Extended bumper guards, truck campers, or rear mounted spare tires can limit turning radius and may lead to a collision between tow vehicle and trailer in a tight turn unless a longer shank is used. Consult with your dealer about your need to purchase a longer specialty shank. Insert a 3/4” shank bolt with a conical toothed washer through the top slot in the bolt channel and shank hole to hold the head at the correct height. The teeth should be against the bolt channel.
Step 4 - Sway Bracket Assembly Set Up: 27” -30 ” Measure from the center of the coupler along the outside of the trailer frame, and place a mark at 30” on both sides. This is the center mark for the sway bracket assembly. See Figure 6. Check around the trailer frame and make sure that there are no gas lines, brake lines, or electrical wiring that could be affected by the installation of the link plates.
Thread a 1/2” x 4” bolt through the single hole of the outside and inside link plates from the outside in. The head of the bolt should be against the outside link plate with the threads to the inside. Slide a lock washer on, then thread a nut onto end of bolt a few turns. Slide the link plates over the frame as shown so that the L-bracket studs are facing outward.
Step 5 - Install Spring Arms: Insert spring arms into the sockets in the hitch head. Grasp the spring arm so the bare metal surface of the bar is facing the ground. This section of the arm will be in contact with the bare metal surface of the L-bracket and provides the Built-in 2-Point Sway Control of the e2 hitch. a. Hold the spring arm sideways at a 90 degree angle to the hitch head; parallel to the tow vehicle bumper - see Figure 11a. b.
setup. A hitch that is set up poorly for weight distribution will not perform like one that is set up well. Every tow vehicle and trailer combination will react differently to weight distribution. To correctly set up weight distribution you must take 3 measurements at different times on your tow vehicle. First, measure without the trailer coupled. Next, measure with the trailer coupled, but with no weight distribution. Third, measure coupled with the weight distribution bars tensioned.
With the tow vehicle still coupled to the trailer, use the tongue jack to lift both vehicles until you can swing the spring arms into place over the L-brackets. See Figure 13. Figure 13 If you reach the top of the jack before the spring arms will swing into position, you can use the Snap-up Lever to lift the spring arms up and onto the L-brackets. Use the L-pins to secure the spring arms on the L-brackets. See Figures 14a -14b.
Retract the tongue jack until all of the tongue weight is resting on the hitch. With the trailer coupled and weight distribution engaged, re-measure the front wheel well height from the ground in exactly the same place as before in this step. Record this new measurement on Line C of the Weight Distribution Setup Table on page 15. Step 7 - Weight Distribution Adjustments WARNING Weight distribution is only one of many things that influence sway.
WARNING Over or under adjusted weight distribution decreases tow vehicle stability. WARNING Under or Over Adjustment: If the hitch is transferring too little or too much weight, you must make adjustments to the hitch setup. For changes during the initial setup we recommend adding or removing spacer washers first to try and keep the spring arms parallel with the trailer frame. In our experience, this can improve the performance of the sway brackets.
vehicle forward. Remove the hitch head and add a spacer washer. Repeat step 6 and 7 to re-adjust and check weight distribution. If you have reached the maximum number of spacer washers, or if adjusting temporarily due to a change in vehicle loading, use the tongue jack to unload the spring arms. Raise the L-brackets 1 hole. Move the spring arms back over the L-brackets and retract the tongue jack. Re-measure the wheel wells and check for proper weight distribution.
Step 8 - Trailer Angle Adjustment: After achieving a good weight distribution setup you may need to adjust the attitude (angle) of the trailer. Step back and look at the trailer to see if the front appears to be tipped up or down excessively. Measure the FRONT and REAR of the trailer again at the same points you did when setting the trailer parallel to the ground in Step 1. Record these measurements on the Trailer Attitude Adjustment chart below. Find the difference between the highest and lowest heights.
attitude, tighten all of the nuts and bolts securely. With the weight distribution engaged, begin with the angle set bolt, and tighten it until it comes back into solid contact with the shank plus 1/4 turn. Uncouple the trailer, then tighten all other bolts and nuts to the proper torque specs. Tighten both 3/4” shank bolts to 250 ft‑lbs. torque.
configuration. With use, the spacer washers and rivet may compact slightly leaving a small gap between the angle set bolt and the shank. The bolt should be checked carefully every 100 miles for the break-in period and re-tightened until it comes in contact with the shank, plus 1/4 turn. You will notice that over time the need to re-tighten the angle set bolt will diminish, but you should still check it regularly before each towing day as part of your hook-up routine.
Appendix A TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Correction Trailer Sway Not enough Weight Distributed. Add spacer washer(s), or Raise LBrackets. Remember, trailer sway is caused by the combined vehicle (tow vehicle/trailer) configuration or outside forces. If you are unsure what may be causing your sway issues, contact your dealer or e2 customer support for assistance. Light Tongue Weight Assure trailer tongue weight is between 10-15% of Gross Trailer Weight and a minimum of 400 lbs.
Appendix B Weight Distribution Adjustments: You should carefully consider the following items and their effects when setting up initially and when adjusting your hitch before each trip: • Vehicle wheel base: Shorter wheelbase vehicles react farther and faster than longer wheelbase vehicles to weight distribution adjustments. • Vehicle suspension: Soft suspensions, such as an SUV will react farther and faster to weight distribution adjustments than stiff suspensions like a 3/4 ton pickup.
Cargo carriers, bike racks, and second trailers attached to the rear bumper of a trailer add weight to the rear of the trailer that automatically subtracts tongue weight. We recommend that you do not add weight of any form to the rear bumper of your trailer. We also recommend that you do not tow a 2nd trailer under any circumstance. • Trailer coupled attitude: Attitude refers to the angle that the trailer is tipped to.
FAQ Q: A: How often do I need to adjust the angle set bolt? This bolt only needs to be tightened if you notice a gap between the end of it and the hitch shank. It should be checked more frequently when your hitch is new. Include it as part of your routine when preparing to tow. See Step 10 - Regular Maintenance. Q: A: Can I back up with the hitch hooked up and weight distribution engaged? Yes, you don’t have to remove the spring arms like you would an add-on sway bar to back up.
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Other Great Fastway Towing Accessories The Fastway® ONEstep™ is the fastest and easiest positive locking tandem axle wheel chock available! Simply step down on the scissor arms to firmly lock your trailer in place, and lean the cable against the tire. To remove, pull up on the cable and the chock slides right out, even if the trailer has shifted slightly. Center pin design quickly adjusts the chock from 16” to 24” to fit most tandem axle trailers.
