(1) Provide this Manual to end user.
(2) Physically demonstrate sliding procedures in this Manual to end user.
(3) Have end user demonstrate that he/ she understands procedures.
END USER:
(1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use this Pro Slider .
(2) Save this Manual for future reference.
(3) Pass on copies of Manual to any other user or owner of a Pro Slider.
(4) Never remove the Pro Slider warning decal as show n on the cover of this manual. If damaged, contact Cequent
Performance Products (1-888-521-0510) for free replacement decals.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious injury!
WARNING:
Pro Slider hitches that are not properly locked can suddenly move and kill you!
To avoid death or serious injury:
•Never place any part of body in truck bed or between truck and trailer unless the
following conditions are met :
•Tr uck is in park with emergency brake on, and
•Trailer landing gear is down and resting on firm ground, and
•All trailer wheels are b locked o n each side of wheel
•Always perform “push” or “pull test” by follow ing i nstructions in this manual.
BEFORE INSTALLATI ON
1.5th wheel trailers are typically designed for use with long bed (8 foot) trucks. These trucks provide ample turning
clearance between the truck cab and trailer front. Short bed trucks (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) require
additional turning clearance to avoid truck cab or trailer damage during normal turns. This is best accomplished
through the use of a trailer pin box extension (see figure 2). Cequent Perfromance Products suggest the use of a
minimum of a 13 inch pin box extension to be able to comfortably make normal turning maneuvers with a short
bed truck. Contact your trailer manufacturer for pin box extension options.
Conventional Pin Box
figure 2
Trailer Pin Box Extension
CAUTION:
Turning clearance is reduced when towing with a short bed truck! This can result in
trailer strikin g insid e of truck bed . Always monitor truck cab and trailer clear ance
during turns. Failure to do so could result in significant property damage.
2.The Pro Slider is designed to be used with Cequent Performance Products 5TH WHEEL installations only. These
installations are described in the Cequent Performance Products INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BASE RAIL
MOUNTING KIT (P/N 30095 or P/N 30035). These instructions specify the exact placement of the base rails in
relation to the rear truck axle for most current pickup trucks.
3.The trailer king pin should always be directly above or slightly forward of the rear truck axle when towing. Trailers
should never be towed with the trailer king pin rearward of the rear truck axle in highway conditions (see Fig. 3).
4.The Pro Slider provides additional turning clearance for low speed, off-highway maneuvering such as
backing a RV trailer into a tight camp site. This is done by sliding the hitch 10 inches rearward of its normal
Towing Position (figure 4) to a Maneuvering Position (figure 5). This places the trailer king pin behind the
rear truck axle.
figure 4
KING PIN
CENTER
Rear Axle
In this figure, the Pro Slider is positioned in the
Towing Position, forward of the rear axle.
Note that a 13-1/2" pin box extension has been
used. This is the only
position you should use
when towing!
figure 5
Rear Axle
KING PIN
CENTER
In this figure, the Pro Slider is positioned in the
Maneuvering Position. Note that a 13-1/2" pin
box extension has been used. The maneuvering
Position should only
be used at a low speed,
when high maneuverability is needed!
WARNING:
Never tow trailers in highway or high speed conditions with PRO Slider in the
Maneuvering Position (rearward of the rear axle)! Towing with the trailer king pin
rearward of rear tr uck axl e can aff ect weight d ist ri bu t io n and may interfer e with
the towing vehicle’s handling and response characteristics. Poor handling and
response characteristics could result in death or serious injury.
5. Due to the heavy duty nature of the Pro Slider assembly, the assembly may not
slide by hand when installed, especially if base rails are not securely installed to be parallel and centered.
Rails should be installed so that the center lines of each rail are 21.94 inches (21 15/16”) apart (see figure 6).
Diagonal dimensions "x" and "y” (as depicted in figure 6) should be within 0.1 inch (1/8”) of each other.
If this alignment is not met, loosen hardware and realign base rail s. Retorque hardware per
instructions after base rails are properly aligned.
6. Drill 2 holes identified in figure 6 (check for obstructions). Drill all holes with 3/16” drill and enlarge them with a
17/32” drill. Always use sharp drill bits. Install 1/2” carriage bolts into holes. Install slotted spacer above or
below bed to fill corrugations in bed floor, also add bolt plate below bed with washers and nut. These bolts are
in addition to the 8 bolts used when installing base rails according to instructions 30035.
Add bolt (use only with 30035 rail kits)
figure 6
X
Base rails in truck bed, (25) IN 30046 & 30047 instruction manual
1. These instructions should be used to mount the Pro Slider. Care and attention to detail will ensure a quick, safe and
quality installation. Check parts against figure 1 to become familiar with kit.
2. Before installing the Pro Slider, leaf spring must be
greased as shown using white lithium grease or
equivalent (see figure 7). For best results, use
aerosol white lithium grease with a spray nozzle
extension. Make sure entire underside of spring is
coated! Repeat this application monthly during use.
3. Before setting the Pro Slider into the bed of the
pickup, attach handle shaft to handle elbow (see
figure 1 on first page). Insert handle assembly
through left hand slide assembly (driver’s side of
towing vehicle) and then through the right hand side
slide assembly (see figure 8).
4. Set the Pro Slider into base rails and pin in
position with the Pro Series Slider in the
middle of the tubes (see figure 9).
Aerosol white lithium
grease spray with nozzle
extension
5. Loosely assemble head support to the Pro Slider at desired height.
Hardware will be staggered when assembled. (see figure 10)
NOTE: Bottom position may not be used on all
hitch models.
Use 2 cotter pins provided to trap handle in place as shown.
Install indicator pin in handle as shown. Install such that the
indicator pin just goes through the bottom side of the handle.
(see figure 10).
6. Use a two step procedure to tighten hardware
A. Start at a point and snug all hardware.
Do not overlook connectio n s under
bed at frame. Note sequence.
B. Using same start point and sequence, torque
all hardware. Torque 1/2” bolts to 85 lb.ft.
figure 10
Cotter pins
Indicator pin
7. Coat top & side surfaces of slide tube and roller holes
(5 places) in each slider assembly with all purpose grease
or teflon lube, use as needed (see figure 11). Repeat this
application monthly during use.
figure 11
ROLLERS
BOLT & LOCKWASHER
SLIDE TUBE
WELDED FOOT
BOLT ON FOOT
figure 12
WARNING:
Pro Slider hitches that are not proper ly locked can sudde nly move and kill you!
To avoid death or serious injury :
•Never place any part of body in truck bed or between truck and trailer unle ss the
following conditions are met :
All trailer tires MUST be blocked in front and behind each tire, AND
•
•Trailer landing gear MUST be resting on firm ground, AND
•Truck MUST be stationary, in park, with emerg ency brake on!
•Always perform “push” or “pull test” by following instructi ons in this manual.
Leaf spring on latch cam keeps latch from
disengaging. Hitch can not move rearward with
latch engaged. Rearward load forces latch further
into slot. Hitch can not move forward due to
welded foot (see figures 1, 11 and 12).
TOWING POSITION
FRONT OF TOW VEHICLE
figure 13
MOVE FROM TOWING TO MANEUVERING POSITION
1. Position truck and trailer in a straight line on a flat, level area.
2. Place truck in “Park” with emergency brake “on”.
3. Block front and back of all trailer wheels.
4. Lower trailer landing gear so it is resting on firm ground.
5. Pull handle forward (see figure 14). Indicator pin should be
over red unlocked range near the green locked maneuvering
range (see figure 14).Spring pressure will press latch against
top of tube, the latch will lock into slot when the Pro Slider
moves to the maneuvering position (see figure 15).
6. Return to truck. Release emergency brake. Manually engage
trailer brake and pull truck forward until the Pro Slider stops
MOVE TO MANEUVERING POSITION
at bolt in foot (figure 12) and latch engages in
maneuvering position (see figure 15).
7. Perform “PUSH T EST ” as follows:
Indicator pin
1. Manually engage trailer brakes from truck cab.
2. Back truck into trailer against trailer wheel blocks.
3. If the slider does not move, latch has engaged tubes
and the slider should be locked in maneuvering position.
4. If the slider does move, latch has not engaged tubes.
DO NOT TOW!. Repeat steps 1 - 7 above.
8. Again, place truck in “Park” with emergency brake “on”.
9. Examine warning label. Indicator pin should now be over the green range
on the left side of the warning label (see figure 15). If indicator pin is over
red range on warning label, latch has not engaged tubes. DO NOT TOW!
Repeat steps 1- 7 above.
10. After successfully performing above steps, fully raise trailer
landing gear (See trailer manual).
11. Remove and store all trailer wheel blocks.
Indicator pin
Figure 14
MANEUVERING POSITION
Figure 15
WARNING:
Pro Slider hitches that are not proper ly locked can sudde nly move and kill you!
To avoid death or serious injury :
•Never place any part of body in truck bed or between truck and trailer unle ss the
following conditions are met :
All trailer tires MUST be blocked in front and behind each tire, AND
•
•Trailer landing gear MUST be resting on firm ground, AND
•Truck MUST be stationary, in park, with emerg ency brake on!
•Always perform “push” or “pull test” by following instructi ons in this manual.
1. Position truck and trailer in a straight line on a flat, level area.
2. Place truck in “Park” with emergency brake “on”.
Indicator pin
3. Block front and back of all trailer wheels.
4. Lower trailer landing gear so it is resting on firm ground.
5. Push handle rearward (see figure 16). Indicator pin should be
over red unlocked range near the green locked towing
range (see figure 16).Spring pressure will press latch against
top of tube, the latch will lock into slot when the Pro Slider
moves to the towing position (see figure 17).
6. Return to truck. Release emergency brake. Manually engage
trailer brake and back truck rearward until the Pro Slider stops
at the welded foot (figure 12) and latch engages in
towing position (see figure 17).
7. Perform “PULL TEST” as follows:
1. Manually engage trailer brakes from truck cab.
2. Pull truck and trailer forward against trailer wheel blocks.
3. If the slider does not move, latch has engaged tubes
MOVE TO TOWING POSITION
Figure 16
Indicator pin
and the slider should be locked in towing position.
4. If Kwik-Slide does move, latch has not engaged tubes.
DO NOT TOW!. Repeat steps 1 - 7 above.
8. Again, place truck in “Park” with emergency brake “on”.
9. Examine warning label. Indicator pin should now be over the green range
on the right side of the warning label (see figure 17). If indicator pin is
over red range on warning label, latch has not engaged tubes. DO NOTTOW! Repeat steps 1- 7 above.
10. After successfully performing above steps, fully raise trailer
landing gear (See trailer manual).
11. Remove and store all trailer wheel blocks.
TOWING POSITION
Figure 17
WARNING:
Pro Slider hitches that are not proper ly locked can sudde nly move and kill you!
To avoid death or serious injury :
•Never place any part of body in truck bed or between truck and trailer unle ss the
following conditions are met :
All trailer tires MUST be blocked in front and behind each tire, AND
•
•Trailer landing gear MUST be resting on firm ground, AND
•Truck MUST be stationary, in park, with emerg ency brake on!
•Always perform “push” or “pull test” by following instructi ons in this manual.
Cequent Performance Products warrants its Pro Series Slider from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanshipunder normal use
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
and service, ordinary wear and tear excepted, for 3 years of ownership to the original consumer purchaser when a Cequent Performance Products
mounting kit is used.
Products used by professional haulers are subject to Cequent Performance Products’ limited One (1) year warranty.
Cequent Performance Products will replace free of charge any part which proves defective in material or workmanship when presented to any
Cequent Performance Products dealer (consult local telephone directory) or Cequent Performance Products warehouse, or when returned to the
factory, TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID, at the address below. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PARTS
REPLACEMENT ONLY. LABOR CHARGES AND/OR DAMAGE INCURRED IN INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CONNECTED THEREWITH ARE EXCLUDED.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.
Any damage to the Pro Series Slider as a result of misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or any use violative of the instruction
furnished by us WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. In the event of a problem with
warranty service or performance, you may be able to go to a small claims court, a state court, or a federal district court.
Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
47774 Anchor Court
Plymouth, MI 48170