B&W Trailer Hitches 1104R User Manual
B&W Trailer Hitches
1216 Hawaii Road / PO Box 186
Humboldt, KS 66748
800.248.6564
620.473.3664
Fax:620.473.3766
NOTE: We recommend reading instructions before beginning the installation.
WARNING: The tow vehicle’s towing capacities should under NO circumstances be exceeded.
TurnoverballTM Gooseneck Hitch Installation Instructions
Model 1104R
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2004-2014 FORD 1/2 TON F150
NEW BODY STYLE ONLY LONG AND SHORT BED
(2004 HERITAGE REQUIRES MODEL # 1197R)
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Mounting Kit Box (GNRM1104)
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
1 Driver Side Plate 1
2 Passenger Side plate 1
3 Front Crossmember 1
4 Rear Crossmember 1
Mounting Kit Bolt Bag
5 Sideplate Insert 2
6 2” X 1-1/4 X 1/2” U-Bolt 2
1/2” Cap Screw 9
1/2” Lock Washer 15
1/2" Flat Washer 13
1/2” Finish Nut 15
Center Box (GNRC959N)
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
7 Center Section 1
8 2-5/16" Ball 1
9 Latch pin Handle 1
Safety Chain Kit Bolt Bag
10 1/2” U-Bolt 2
11 Conical Springs 4
12 1/2” Lock Nut 4
5/16” X 3/4” Carriage Bolt 1
5/16” X 3/4” Cap Screw 1
5/16” Lock Nut 1
NOTICE: This product was designed to t vehicles in their original, “as manufactured” condition. Compatibility with
vehicles having replacement parts, or other modications is not guaranteed. Inspect vehicle for modications before
installation of this product.
BEFORE INSTALLING
OVERHEAD LIFTING DEVICE
An overhead-lifting device, such as chain falls, engine hoist, or cable come-a-long, can be used to lift the center
section of the hitch in place. Lower a loop of rope or chain through the 4” hole in the truck bed oor and attach
it to the latch pin in the round hitch receiver tube in the center section. Use the lifting device to raise the center
section until the round hitch receiver tube that protrudes from the center section ts in the 4” hole in the truck bed
oor. Maintaining upward pressure may facilitate fastening the crossmember to the center section, especially if the
truck bed oor has been distorted downward from heavy use. If you use an overhead-lifting device, it should be
disconnected before squaring the center section across the frame, installing the sideplates and torquing fasteners.
WARNING
Most trucks have FUEL LINES and/or BRAKE LINES and/or ELECTRICAL WIRES located along the frame rails where
B&W Turnoverball™ hitches install. Carefully examine the location of fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wires
BEFORE INSTALLATION. Be certain you will not damage fuel lines, brake lines or electrical wires when positioning
hitch components, drilling holes and tightening fasteners. The fuel tank vent, located on top of the gas tank, can
be easily damaged during the installation of the hitch components. Care must be taken when positioning the front
crossmember and center section components.
WARNING
ON SHORT BED TRUCKS, BEFORE INSTALLING THIS HITCH, CHECK FOR ADEQUATE TURNING
CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT OF ALL OF YOUR TRAILERS AND THE TRUCK CAB.
WARNING
DO NOT INVERT THE BALL IN THE SOCKET WHEN CARRYING HEAVY LOADS ON 2 WHEEL DRIVE
TRUCKS. THE BALL MAY HIT THE TOP OF THE DIFFERENTIAL. REMOVE THE BALL FROM THE SOCKET
BEFORE LOADING. A PLUG FOR THE SOCKET IS AVAILABLE FROM B & W.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP ONE - REMOVE SPARE TIRE TO EASE INSTALLATION.
STEP TWO - MARKING AND CUTTING 4 INCH HOLE IN TRUCK BED FLOOR
Begin by verifying and measuring the correct hole location in the truck bed
oor. Measure from the back end (tailgate end) of the truck bed oor by
hooking a tape measure over the back of the truck box and mark the oor
at the correct measurement. Next, center the location between the wheel
wells. This will be the center point for the 4-inch hole. This location is critical
to the correct installation of this hitch, so measure, mark and saw carefully.
If the truck has a plastic bed liner, you may drill through both, but it is more
difcult to accurately locate the midpoint between the fender wheel wells,
and to be sure that the bed liner does not move while sawing the hole. Make
a 4-inch hole at this location using a 4-inch hole saw, or by marking a 4-inch
circle and cutting it out with a saber saw equipped with a metal cutting blade.
Truck Ball
Type Location
Short & Long 45 1/8”
Beds
TIP: B&W uses a 3/4” piece
of plywood as a drilling guide
to prevent the hole saw from
moving while drilling the 4”
hole in the truck bed.
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