B&W Trailer Hitches RVK3400 User Manual
B&W Trailer Hitches
1216 Hawaii Road / PO Box 186
Humboldt, KS 66748
P:620.473.3664
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NOTE:
We recommend reading instructions before beginning the installation.
Companion Slider Hitch Installation Instructions
18,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT
4,500 LBS. TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT
Model 3400
REQUIRED TOOLS
Installation of the slider 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, and a 7/32 allen wrench.
The Slider accessory will work with all Turnoverball
ATTENTION:
gooseneck hitches
except GNRK1309 and GNRK1257.
Call or Email us for Installation Support
hitches@turnoverball.com www.turnoverball.com
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2
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ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
1
Pivot Arm A
2
Pivot Arm B
1
" Split Lock Washers
3
2
1
" X 1−
4
2
5
Wire Torsion Spring
6
Mounting Clip
3
" Button Head Cap Screws
7
8
3
8
" Lock Nuts
8
1
9
" Finish Nut
4
1
1
" X
10
4
10
PARTS LIST
1
" Cap Screw
2
" Cap Screw
2
6
9
7
8
3
4
1
1
8
8
1
1
2
2
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 slider hitch are heavy
and cumbersome to handle. Failure to use proper
lifting techniques and an adequate amount of people
when moving and handling these parts could result in
property damage or serious injury.
WARNING: Whenever the slider base is being
moved, the slider handle must be in the locked
position, and the carriage must be unable to slide,
see figure A1. Failure to ensure that the handle is in
the locked position can lead to property damage, or
serious injury.
SLIDER HANDLE
IN LOCKED POSITION
SOCKET ADJUSTER
FIGURE A1: View of driver side of Slider Base.
SLIDER CARRIAGE
5.
Square the Slider base legs with the ribs of the truck.
Position the polyurethane pads so that they are both in
a bottom rib along their entire length, See figure B3.
Tighten the four ¼" bolts holding the pads to the base.
Slider Base Leg
Polyurethane Pad
6.
Secure the base of the Slider to the truck bed by
1/4" Bolt
Bottom of Bed Rib
FIGURE B3: Back view of the
driver side leg of the Slider Base.
tightening the 1/2" x 3−1/2" draw−down bolt to 80 ft−lbs,
see figure B4
WARNING:
DO NOT lubricate the draw down bolt, the
torque value is for dry threads only.
Draw−Down Bolt
INSTALL SLIDER BASE
NOTICE
liner or mat. It should be removed or it must be cut to
allow the base to directly connect with the bed. It is
acceptable to install the RV base over a spray in bed
liner.
1.
Check that the bed of the truck is clean, and that all
debris is removed before beginning installation.
2.
Loosen the four ¼" cap screws securing the
polyurethane pads on either side of the slider hitch,
see figure B1.
POLYURETHANE
FIGURE B1: View looking at the Slider Base from the cab of the truck .
3.
Locate the GN latch pin handle of the Turnoverball
Gooseneck Hitch in the driver’s side fender well.
Retract the GN latch pin handle all the way until it
stops and then rotate it clockwise. Remove the
Turnoverball from the GN hitch receiver socket.
4.
With the help of 2 or 3 people, carefully lift and
position the slider base into the GN hitch socket in the
back of the truck bed. Re−engage the GN latch pin
handle by turning it counter−clockwise.
WARNING: Check the latch pin under the truck. Make
sure that the latch pin has passed through both sides
of the socket and that the pin is covered up inside the
socket by the socket adjuster, see figure A1. If the pin
is visible inside the GN hitch socket retract the GN
latch handle and use the Draw−Down bolt to adjust the
socket adjuster.
: If truck is equipped with a removable bed
1/4" BOLT
PADS
FIGURE B4: View looking into the top of the Slider Base.
INSTALL PIVOT ARMS
1.
Mount the pivot arms using one of the six different
locations illustrated in figure C1. These six locations
allow flexibility in coupler height and distance from the
cab. Choose a location so that your trailer will be as
level as possible and have adequate turning clearance
while in the towing position (with the slider in the
forward position). See warnings after step 2.
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BED FLOOR TO TOP OF
COUPLER
HIGHEST
POSITION
(19")
MIDDLE
POSITION
(18")
LOWEST
POSITION
(17")
FIGURE C1: Cut away view of slider carriage arm positions.
POSITION
CLOSEST TO CAB
POSITION FARTHEST FROM
CAB (ARMS REVERSED)
PIVOT ARM
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