Reese 30033 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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DEALER/INSTALLER:

(1) Provide this Manual to end user.
(2) Physically demonstrate hitching and unhitching 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 hitch.
(2) Save this Manual and Hitch Warning Hang Tag for future reference.
(3) Pass on copies of Manual and Hitch Warning Hang Tag to any other user or owner of hitch.
(4) Never remove hitch warning decals as shown on the cover of this manual. If damaged, contact Reese (1-888-521-0510 or

www.reeseprod.com) for free replacement decals.

HITCH HANDLE

HANDLE LATCH

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WARNING DECAL

SKID PLATE

RAMP

JAWS TO HOLD
KING PIN

WARNING DECAL

WARNING HANG TAG

FUNNEL FOR
TRAILER KING PIN

For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-888-521-0510

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WARNING:

GROSS TRAILER

75-85%

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

INDEX

1. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER P. 2

2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS P. 4

3. BEFORE EACH TRIP P. 5

4. HITCHING PROCEDURE P. 5

5. PULL TEST P. 8

6. UNHITCHING PROCEDURE P. 8

7. MAINTENANCE P. 9

8. REESE FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P. 9

GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH TRUCK AND TRAILER

WARNING:

• 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
trailer). (See Fig. 1)

• Gross weight of trailer must not exceed 22,000 pounds.

• King pin weight must not exceed 5,500 pounds (See Fig. 2). If in doubt have king

pin weight measured by qualified facility.

FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER TANKS + CARGO, ETC.

Fig. 1

1. Reese 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 Reese’s Engineering Department.

2. Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with your Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch.

3. Approximately 15%-25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight). See Fig. 2

Fig. 2

15-25%

WEIGHT

(PIN WEIGHT)

= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

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4. Trucks come in many different configurations. Reese hitches are designed for use in light trucks such as the Ford F­Series, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Reese recommends the use of long bed (8ft) light 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. 3), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half
the trailer width (“Y” in Fig.3)

RV TRAILER

Fig. 3

TRUCK

KING PIN

5. 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. 5). Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.

Fig. 5

Approximately 6 Inches

Level Trailer

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