The e2® hitch makes hitching and unhitching quick and easy. With this step-by-step process of how to hitch and unhitch, we show you a few tricks to make it even faster.
How to Hitch
- With the e2 hitch head installed, position the hitch ball directly under the trailer coupler. Make sure to have a spotter behind the truck to safely guide you into position.
- Lower the trailer coupler until it is resting on the hitch ball. It should be a smooth process. If the trailer coupler won’t sit properly, adjust the position of your tow vehicle.
- Lock the coupler by inserting the safety pin into the coupler latch.
- Insert the bottom knuckle of the spring arm into the hitch head. Make sure that the decal stickers are facing the outside.
- Lift the keeper tab and slide the top knuckle into position. Make sure to lower the keeper tab completely after inserting the knuckle to ensure properly locking.
- Raise the trailer jack.
- Place the spring arms onto the L-bracket; if needed use the Snap-up lever. If you are having trouble getting the spring arm on the L-bracket, you can lift the trailer jack higher. This will raise the arms higher to make it easier to attach the spring arms.
- Insert the safety L-pin and clip.
- With both arms secured, lower the jack, until all weight is off the trailer jack.
- Attach the safety chains and breakaway systems.
- Insert the 7-pin plug. Make sure that the plug is clean and free of debris.
- Raise your trailer jack and you are ready to go.
- Don't forget to remove your wheel chocks.
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How to Unhitch
- Properly chock your trailer and remove the 7-pin plug.
- Remove the breakaway cable and safety chains.
- Raise your trailer jack.
- With the tension off the spring arms, remove the L-pin and clip.
- Lift the spring arms off the L-brackets, if needed use the Snap-up lever. If there is still tension on the spring arms, lift your trailer jack up higher, until the tension is gone. You should be able to easily slide the arms off the L-bracket.
- Lift the keeper tab and slide the top knuckle out of the hitch head.
- Remove the spring arm from the hitch head.
- Remove the safety pin and unlock the coupler.
- Give clearance by raising the trailer coupler above the hitch ball. There should be obvious space between the hitch ball and trailer coupler.
- Pull your tow vehicle away, lock your trailer coupler and you are done.
Other Helpful e2 Hitch Tips:
How to Install Your e2 Hitch
How to Winterize the e2 Hitch
Make Towing Faster, Easier, and Safer With the e2 Hitch
