<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
RAM OEM Mount System Installation Instructions
25,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT |
Call or Email us for Installation Support |
6,250 LBS. TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT |
hitches@turnoverball.com www.turnoverball.com |
Model 3600 |
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COUPLER JAWS |
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COUPLER CAM |
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SADDLE HANDLE |
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TRUCK CAB |
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PARTS LIST |
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Pivot Arm A |
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Pivot Arm B |
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SADDLE |
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" Split Lock Washers |
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LOCKING PINS |
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" X 2" Hex Cap Screw |
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PIVOT ARM |
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BASE ASSEMBLY |
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LATCH HANDLE |
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LATCH PIN |
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Wire Torsion Spring |
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REQUIRED TOOLS |
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Mounting Clip |
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Installation of the Companion hitch requires a large torque wrench capable of |
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measuring 80 ft−lbs, a 3/4" socket, a 7/16", and 9/16" socket or wrench, a 7/32" |
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allen wrench and a pair of needle−nose pliers. |
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WARNING |
Failure to comply with the safety information in these |
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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 "The Trailer Handbook: A guide to Understanding Trailer and Towing Safety" from 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.
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 twelve different locations illustrated in Table A1. These twelve 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. See warnings below.
TABLE A1: Pivot arm position table (driver side)
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BEHIND |
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FROM CAB) |
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TO CAB) |
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HIGHEST |
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(19") |
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VERTICALADJUSTMENT |
MEDIUMHEIGHT |
POSITIONS |
(18") |
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(17") |
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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 3/4" 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. Locate the threaded blocks. Note that the sides of the block have threaded holes on one side and smooth bored holes on the other side. When installing the threaded blocks it is critical that the side with the smooth holes is flat against the bolt plate when installed. Pass the threaded block under the bases side and align the block with each set of screws and start each screw, as shown in figure A3. After all the screws are started through the arms, torque each bolt to 80 ft−lbs.
PIVOT ARM
1/2" LOCKWASHER 1/2" X 2" CAP SCREW
FIGURE A2: Passenger pivot arm mounting location.
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CAP SCREW |
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1/2" LOCKWASHER |
WARNING: Installing the thread blocks backwards will not allow the pivot arms to be fully tightened in the base and could lead to hitch failure. Before coupling hitch, be sure that none of the 1/2" x 2" bolts are loose and the pivot arms are securely attached to the bolt plate. Failure to check threaded block orientation could cause serious injury or death.
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