Draw-Tite 9480 User Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

BRAND &

251LABEL, PINCH POINT

101BAIL PIN

Hi-Rise

18K 5TH WHEEL CONVERSION HITCH

DEALER/INSTALLER:

(1) Provide this Manual to end user.

This hitch is designed to work with Cequent (94XX) series gooseneck heads

utilizing the (44XX) series rails only using the round post assembly. By using the square post assembly this hitch will also work with the

END USER:

(1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use Hitch. (2) Save this Manual for future reference. (3) Pass on copies of Manual to any other users or owners of the Hitch.

WEIGHT RATING

B & W gooseneck hitch.

Plastic strips supplied with

this hitch are 1/2” thick. 3/8” thick plastic strips, part number 58438, are available

for trucks with bed

corrugations that are

shallower.

REF # QTY. DESCRIPTION REF # QTY DESCRIPTION

1 1 SKID PLATE ASSEMBLY 2 1 CENTER SECTION 3 1 BASE ASSEMBLY 4 1 HANDLE TUBE 51HANDLE GRIP 6 1 ROUND POST ASSEMBLY 7 1 SQUARE POST ASSEMBLY 84END CAP 92PLASTIC STRIP

11 2 3/8 NUT 12 2 3/8 LOCKWASHER 13 2 3/8 CARRIAGE BOLT 14 2 5/8 CONICAL TOOTHED WASHER 15 2 5/8 NYLON LOCK NUT

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16 4 5/16 SCREW 17 2 ½ PULL PIN 90 DEGREE 18 2 RETAINING CLIP 19 2 FLATWASHER 20 2 TORSION SPRING 21 2 TUBE SPACER 22 2 ¼-20 HEX BOLT 23 4 5/16-18 NYLON LOCK NUT 24 4 5/16 FLATWASHER

26 1 LABEL, OPERATING WARNING 27 1 LABEL, WARNING 28 1 LABEL, RATING 29 1 HANG TAG 30 1 5/8” KNURL BOLT

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WARNING:

1. GUIDELINES

FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND

TRAILER

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trailer). (See Fig. 2)

Vehicle T

4. Approximately 15%

25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight). See Fig. 3.

15-25%

Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury!

INDEX

2. PLASTIC BED LINER INSTRUCTIONS P. 5

3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS P. 6-11

4. CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P. 12

Section 1 - GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH, TRUCK, AND TRAILER

WARNING:

Failure to check and follow tow ratings could result in tow vehicle

damage or truck and trailer separation while towing.

•Trailer and its contents together must not exceed truck, hitch and/or trailer tow ratings.

•Towing vehicle must have a manufacturer’s rated towing capacity equal to or greater than the gross trailer weight (dry weight of the trailer plus payload of the

•Gross weight of trailer must not exceed 18,000 pounds.

•King pin weight must not exceed 4,500 pounds (See Fig. 3). If in doubt have king

pin weight measured by qualified facility.

FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER

TANKS + CARGO, ETC.

= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Figure 2

1. Check Tow Ratings: ow Rating:_______________________.

Hi-Rise Hitch Rating:_______18,000 lbs.__

Gross Trailer Weight (figure 2):______________.

*Trailer weight should be the lowest of these recorded ratings for safe towing conditions.

2. Cequent Performance Products hitches are designed for use with recreational fifth wheel trailers only. Hitch applications other than recreational fifth wheel trailers must be approved in writing by Cequent Performance Products’ Engineering Department.

3. Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with your Hi-Rise Fifth Wheel Conversion Hitch.

Figure 3

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

(PIN WEIGHT)

75-85%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

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5. Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Performance Products hitches are designed for use in light trucks

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such as the Ford F-Series, the Chevy Silverado , Dodge Ram and the Toyota Tundra. Cequent Performance Products recommends the use of long bed (8ft) trucks for the best combination in truck - trailer turning clearance.

Rule of thumb: The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck

axle (“X” in Fig. 4), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half the trailer width

“Y” in Fig.4

RV TRAILER

Figure 4

TRUCK

KING PIN

6. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Cequent Performance Products

recommends the trailer be equipped with a minimum 13” extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning clearance (See trailer manufacturer for options) (See Fig. 5).

Figure 5

Conventional Pin Box

Extended Pin Box

WARNING:

Do Not install this fifth wheel hitch on or attempt to tow with a short bed pickup truck that has a bed shorter than 6 ft.! Doing so could result in vehicle damage, Serious injury, or Death

7. The height of the hitch and the pin box should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow

approximately 6 inches clearance between the top of the pickup walls and the underside of the front of the trailer for pitch and roll of the trailer. (See Fig. 6). For off road use allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer.

Figure 6

Approximately 6 Inches

Level Trailer

CAUTION:

The measurements above are guidelines. If your measurements are close to these numbers re-check clearances. If vehicle and/or trailer has any added bed vicinity accessories (i.e. fairings, air dams, ground effects, bed rails, etc.). Additional dimensioning and clearance checks have to be made.

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8. Hitch height determination:

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Block in front of and behind all trailer tires

With trailer leveled and on level ground measure from the ground to the king pin box, “A” in Figure 7. Secondly measure from the height of the inside of the truck bed, “B” in Figure 7. Dimensions “C” and “D” in Figure 7 can be used to determine the amount of clearance over the side rails, as mentioned in Note 7.

The 2” value is an estimate of suspension compression due to king pin weight of the trailer. This compression could range between 1”-5” depending on the truck being used and the trailer being towed.

Hitch Height = A – B + 2”

D – C + 2” > 6” as stated in Note 7.

*MEASURED WITH TRAILER LEVEL,

ON LEVEL GROUND

Figure 7

9. If a lube plate is to be used with a Hi-Rise 5thWheel Conversion Hitch, it must be at least 12” in diameter and not more than 3/16” thick. Cequent Performance Products offers this optional lube plate as part # 83001 / 40001.

WARNING:

•Connection for trailer wiring must be located at the side of the truck bed between the driver’s seat and the rear wheel to prevent operators from working between the truck and trailer.

•Avoid putting any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer. Unexpected or accidental movement of the truck or the trailer can cause serious injury or death

•If you must place any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer you MUST

perform ALL of the following steps:

•Check that the truck transmission is in park

•Check that the emergency brake is set

•Check that the trailer landing gear are resting on firm ground

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