MAXXTOW 70070 User manual

Read and understand this entire manual before installing and
using this product.
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to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools
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Instruction Manual
Receiver Dimensions 2 Receivers; each 2” x 2”
Maximum Weight Rating 4,000 Lb. Trailer Weight/
400 Lb. Tongue Weight*
Top Hitch Adaptor Not For Towing
Hitch Pins Required (not
included)
5/8” Diameter, Steel with
R-Shaped Safety Clip
*Tongue Weight refers to the amount of the trail-
Too much tongue weight can lower the tow vehicle
in back, resulting in traction, steering and braking prob-
lems.
Too little tongue weight can reduce rear wheel traction,
resulting in instability, swaying or jackkning.
For proper handling, tongue weight should be under
10% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW).
Do not exceed the maximum weight ratings shown in
the Specications table.
Do not exceed the rating of the lowest rated component
in the vehicle/trailer towing set-up.
WARNING
Dual Hitch
Extension
Model 70070
Specications

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
This is a SAFETY ALERT symbol.
It is used to alert you to
potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or injury.
WARNING indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates
important information which, if not followed,
may cause damage to equipment.
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions. The manual offers impor-
tant information on how to assemble, use
and maintain this product.
Write the product’s model number and
purchase date on the cover page of this
manual.
Keep this manual (and your purchase re-
ceipt) in a safe place.
UNPACKING
The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as
soon as it is received. The signed “bill of lad-
ing” is acknowledgement by the carrier of receipt
in good condition or shipment covered by our
invoice. For your own protection, if any of the
goods called for on the bill of lading are shorted
or damaged, do not accept them until the carrier
makes a notation on the freight bill of the shorted
or damaged goods.
Notify MAXXTOW immediately if any hidden
loss or damage is discovered after receipt.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
WARNING concerning Risk of Eye
Injury. Wear ANSI approved eye
protection.
WARNING concerning Risk of
Hearing Loss. Wear hearing pro-
tection.
Denition of Symbols
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read and understand all
safety warnings and in-
structions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in serious injury
or death. Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
2. Personal and Work Area Safety
A. Always wear ANSI approved
safety goggles.
B. Always wear hearing protec-
tection when working in
noisy environments. Prolonged exposure
to high intensity noise can cause hearing
loss.
C. Use safety equipment. Safe-
ty shoes, hard hat and work
gloves must be used for applicable condi-
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D. Dress appropriately. Never wear loose
tting clothing or jewelry when working.
Contain long hair, and keep hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts.
E. Use common sense when working.
Stay alert and concentrate when setting up
and using this Dual Hitch Extension. Never
work while under the inuence of alcohol,
drugs or medications.

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Personal and Work Area Safety (continued)
F. While setting up and using the Dual Hitch
Extension, keep work area clean and well
lighted. Keep spectators and children out of
the work area.
3. Use of the Dual Hitch Extension
A. Do not exceed the
Dual Hitch Extension’s maximum weight
ratings (see Specication chart on cover
page).
B. Always make sure that the tow vehicle is
turned off, with emergency brake on, be-
fore attempting to install this product. Take
safety precautions to prevent unsafe move-
ment of the trailer/accessory as it is being
connected to the towing vehicle. Make sure
trailer wheels are chocked before attempting
to hook the trailer to the tow vehicle.
C. Make sure that the trailer hitch is
securely connected to the Dual Hitch
Extension. Use of 5/8” steel hitch pin and
R-Shaped safety clip (both not included)
are required for this connection and for
the Dual Hitch Extension’s shank connec-
tion to the tow vehicle. Make sure safety
clips are fully engaged.
D. Lower receiver (with
collar) is for towing. Upper receiver is for
accessories (not for towing).
E. Safety chains between the towing vehicle
and the trailer are always required.
F. The trailer and the towing vehicle must
be level before attempting to install the Dual
Hitch Extension.
G. Always keep arms, feet and legs away
from under the trailer when setting up the
Dual Hitch Extension and when hitching,
unhitching or moving the trailer/accessory.
Keep spectators away when setting up and
using this product.
H. Be aware of the danger of “dynamic
loading”. This situation arises when a load
is dropped onto the Dual Hitch Extension/
trailer tongue, resulting in a short term ex-
cessive load. Dynamic loading can result in
damage and failure of the Dual Hitch Ex-
tension and/or trailer tongue, and personal
injury to people nearby.
I. Before each use, check the Dual Hitch
Extension, trailer hitch, trailer tongue and
receiver hitch to make sure all hardware
is tightly secured. Check for damaged or
worn parts; never use the Dual Hitch Exten-
sion if it is damaged.
Keep in mind that the warnings previ-
ously discussed cannot cover all pos-
sible events and circumstances. It is
important that the person setting up and
using this product use common sense at
all times.
MAXXTOW is not responsible for the at-
tachment or the installation of this prod-
uct. The attachment of this product is
critical and beyond the control of MAXX-
TOW Towing Products. It neither guaran-
tees, nor will it be liable for any damage
resulting from the Dual Hitch Extension’s
attachment or improper use.
Limited Warranty. MAXXTOW warrants to
the original retail purchaser that the product
is free of defects in material and workman-
ship at the time of shipment. This product
is warranteed for 90 days from the date of
purchase. This warranty is expressly in lieu
of all other warranties, express or implied.
Proof of purchase is required for warranty
transactions; a copy of the original invoice
or sales receipt is required.
WARNING
WARNING

1. A 5/8” diameter steel hitch pin and match-
ing R-Shaped Safety Clip (both not included)
are needed to secure the Dual Hitch Exten-
sion’s shank to the tow vehicle’s receiver
hitch - see illustration below.
Insert shank so that lower receiver (with col-
lar) is in downward position (this is for tow-
ing). The upper receiver, with no collar, is
for attaching accessories and should not be
used for towing.
2. The shank of both towed trailer and at-
tached accessories must be secured to the
Dual Hitch Extension with similar hitch pins
and R-Shaped safety clips as described
above. Hitch pins and safety clips are not
included. Make sure safety clips are always
fully engaged.
3. Read and adhere to all safety warnings
and instructions provided by the manufac-
turer of the receiver hitch and the trailer/ac-
cessory being towed.
4. Do not exceed the maximum weight rat-
ings shown in the specication chart on
cover page of this manual.
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Setting Up the Dual Hitch Extension
Hitch Pin
R-Shaped Safety Clip
Dual Hitch
Extension
Shank
Always wear ANSI approved
safety goggles.