Hitching Up

The Aurora 16BHX is a travel trailer that requires a proper hitch setup on your tow vehicle. Always verify your tow vehicle’s ratings before towing.

Tow vehicle requirements

Spec	Aurora 16BHX
GVWR	~4,500–5,000 lbs
Hitch ball size	2-5/16 inch
Hitch class	Class III or IV
Weight distribution	Recommended if tow vehicle is light
Brake controller	Required (electric brakes)

What you need

2-5/16” hitch ball (correct size is critical — wrong size can cause trailer separation)
Class III or IV receiver hitch
Weight distribution hitch (if recommended for your setup)
Sway control (optional but recommended)
7-pin trailer wiring connector
Safety chains (2)
Breakaway cable

Hitching up step by step

Back up the tow vehicle until the hitch ball is directly under the trailer coupler.
Lower the tongue jack until the coupler sits on the ball — don’t go too low.
Latch the coupler — push the latch lever down and lock it. Give the trailer a firm upward tug to confirm it’s locked.
Raise the tongue jack fully — pin or crank it up so it clears the ground.
Attach safety chains — cross them under the tongue in an X pattern. Leave enough slack to turn but not drag.
Connect the 7-pin connector — plug into the tow vehicle’s trailer socket.
Connect the breakaway cable — clip to a secure point on the tow vehicle (not the hitch ball mount).
Test the lights — have someone check brake lights, turn signals, and running lights.
Test the brakes — pull forward slowly and apply the trailer brake controller manually to verify trailer brakes engage.

Weight distribution hitch (if equipped)

If using a weight distribution hitch:

Attach the head to the ball mount.
Insert the spring bars into the head.
Lift the spring bars using the jack until the tow vehicle returns to its normal ride height.
Lock the bars in place.

Adjust the tension so the front and rear of the tow vehicle are level (measure before and after hitching).

Echo Bluetooth brake controller

The Echo is a Bluetooth-based trailer brake controller. Instead of a hardwired in-cab unit, it pairs with your phone and uses the app to control and monitor the trailer’s electric brakes.

Pairing

Plug the Echo into the 7-pin trailer connector on the tow vehicle.
On your phone, open Bluetooth settings and pair with the Echo device.
Open the Echo app — it will detect the device automatically once paired.

Setup before towing

Open the Echo app and confirm it shows the trailer connected.
Set the gain (brake sensitivity) in the app — start at the midpoint and adjust based on how the trailer brakes feel.
The app displays brake output in real time while driving.

Applying trailer brakes manually

Use the manual override in the app to apply trailer brakes independently (useful when descending steep grades).