B&W Trailer Hitches RVK3300 User Manual
<THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE END USER>
B&W Trailer Hitches
1216 Hawaii Road / PO Box 186
Humboldt, KS 66748
P:620.473.3664
F:620.473.3766
Ford OEM Mount System Installation Instructions
20,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT
5,000 LBS. TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT
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Model 3300
COUPLER JAWS
COUPLER CAM
HANDLE SAFETY PIN
COUPLER
CAM HANDLE
SADDLE HANDLE
TRUCK CAB
SADDLE
LOCKING PINS
LATCH PIN
LATCH HANDLE
BASE ASSEMBLY
PIVOT ARM
1
2
REQUIRED TOOLS
Installation of the Companion hitch requires a large torque wrench capable of
measuring 80 ft−lbs, a 3/4" socket, a 7/16", and 9/16" socket or wrench, a 7/32"
allen wrench and a pair of needle−nose pliers.
8
9
3
4
ITEM
1
Pivot Arm A
2
Pivot Arm B
1
" x 1
3
2
1
" Split Lock Washer
4
2
5
Threaded Block
3
" Button Head Cap Screws
6
8
3
" Lock Nut7
8
8
Wire Torsion Spring
9
Mounting Clip
1
" x
10
4
1
11
" Finish Nut
4
PARTS LIST
1
" Hex Cap Screw
2
1
" Cap Screw
2
10
1156
7
QTYDESCRIPTION
1
1
8
8
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
Failure to comply with the safety information in these
WARNING
Read all installation and operating instructions along
with all labels before using this product.
Without proper knowledge, towing can be a
dangerous activity. Understand all the risks involved
with towing before proceeding. For information on
towing safety, see
to Understanding Trailer and Towing Safety"
the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers,
www.NATM.com.
Do not modify this product in any manner. Doing so
could alter its integrity and lead to a loss of attachment
between the trailer and the tow vehicle.
Regularly check that all bolted connections are at the
correct torque specification. A visual inspection should
be performed before each time you tow.
"The Trailer Handbook: A guide
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
from
Do not exceed tow or tongue rating of coupler, tow or
tongue rating of hitch, or tow or weight ratings of truck
or trailer. See vehicle and trailer manufacturer
information for ratings. Exceeding these ratings may
cause damage to towing components or loss of
attachment between the trailer and truck.
Adding components to the chassis of any vehicle can
be hazardous. There is potential for damage to
vehicle, injury from tool usage and many other
hazards. This installation must be completed by
someone who is aware of the hazards involved. This
person must be knowledgeable of proper safety
procedures for a vehicle installation of this nature, and
for usage of the equipment required to perform the
installation.
PREPARING TO INSTALL
WARNING: Components of the Companion hitch are
heavy and cumbersome to handle. Failure to use
proper lifting techniques when moving and handling
these parts could result in property damage or
serious injury.
Remove all parts from the packaging and familiarize
yourself with all the parts and tools required. Use the
parts list on the front page to verify that all parts and
hardware are present.
INSTALL PIVOT ARMS
1.
Mount the pivot arms using one of the six different
locations illustrated in Table A1. These six locations
allow flexibility in coupler height (vertical adjustment)
and distance from the cab (horizontal adjustment).
Choose a location so that your trailer will be as level
as possible and have adequate turning clearance
while towing.
TABLE A1: Pivot arm position table (driver side)
CAB
DIRECTION
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See warnings below.
HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
POSITION
FARTHEST
FROM CAB
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N
"
4
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I
3
T
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8
S
1
(
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S
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N
"
4
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3
T
−
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7
S
1
(
O
P
S
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N
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4
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6
S
1
(
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POSITION
CLOSEST
TO CAB
WARNING: B&W recommends that you check the
clearance between the truck cab and the trailer.
Compare the measurement taken from the center of
the Coupler to the cab, to the measurement taken
from the center of the king pin to the farthest forward
corner point of the trailer. These measurements will
allow you to see how much clearance you will have
between the cab and the trailer while towing and
turning.
CENTER OF
COUPLER
TO CAB
KING PIN TO EDGE OF TRAILER
WARNING: B&W also recommends that you check
the clearance between the bed side and the underside
of the front of the trailer and to allow adequate
clearance for the pitch and roll of the trailer while
towing.
2.
Locate both pivot arms, the four threaded blocks, eight
1/2" cap screws, and eight 1/2" split lock washers.
Place the lock washers over the cap screws. Align the
flat side of the pivot arm flat against the bolt plate and
install four 1/2" cap screws through the holes on the
arm, holding the arm in place, as shown in figure A2.
Pass the threaded blocks under the bases side and
align the block with each set of screws and start each
screw, as shown in figure A2. After all the screws are
started through the arms, torque each bolt to 80 ft−lbs.
THREADED BLOCK
BOLT
PLATE
FIGURE A2: Passenger pivot arm mounting location.
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