Reese 30047 User Manual
You can take it with you.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
16K - Fifth Wheel Hitch
Plymouth MI
Product No.
30047
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.
HITCH HANDLE
HANDLE LATCH
WARNING DECAL
RAMP
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.
WARNING HANG TAG
JAWS TO HOLD
KING PIN
SKID PLATE
WARNING DECAL
FUNNEL FOR
TRAILER KING PIN
For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-888-521-0510
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WARNING:
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 16,000 pounds.
•King pin weight must not exceed 4,000 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%
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
(PIN WEIGHT)
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= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT
75-85%
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT
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
5. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Reese recommends the trailer be
equipped with an extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning clearance (See trailer manufacturer for
options) (See Fig. 4). It also may be helpful to add a Reese Kwik-Slide (Part # 30048) for increased turning clearance for
low speed, non-highway maneuvering.
Fig. 4
Conventional Pin Box
Extended Pin Box
KING PIN
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.!
6. 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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