Reese 30073 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTING KIT

FORD F250/F350/F450

LD/HD/SD

6’ & 8’ Beds

DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S RATING FOR 5th WHEEL TOWING

OR MAXIMUM GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT OF

DEALER/INSTALLER:

(1) Provide this Manual to end user. (2) Physically demonstrate 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 for future reference. (3) Pass on copies of Manual to any other user or owner of Hitch.

18,000lb. / 8160kg.

Front of

vehicle

PART QTY.

1. BASE RAIL (2)

2. FRAME BRACKET (2)

3. 5/8-11 BUTTON HEAD SCREW (4)

4. 5/8-11 GR8 BOLT 1 1/2" LONG (4)

5. 5/8-11 GR8 BOLT 2" LONG* (3,4)

6. 5/8-11 GR8 KNURL BOLT* (1)

7. 5/8-11 GR8 NUT (4)

8. 5/8 LOCK WASHER (12)

9. SPACER* (3,4)

10. TRIM RING (4)

11. PUCK (4)

12. 5/8 FLAT WASHER (8)

13. 5/8-11 PULL WIRE* (2)

14. 5/8-11 X 3 1/2" WITH POINT (1)

* FOR 2005 SUPER DUTY KNURL BOLT AND PULL WIRE REPLACE ONE EACH OF BOLT AND SPACER

Figure 1

For Customer Support

Call 1-800-632-3290

WARNING:

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

INDEX

1. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER P. 2-4

2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS P. 5-9

3. CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P. 10

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 trailer). (Figure 2)

•Gross weight of trailer must not exceed fifth wheel hitch rating.

•King pin weight must not exceed fifth wheel rating (Figure 3). If in doubt have king

pin weight measured by a qualified technician.

FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER

TANKS + CARGO, ETC.

= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Enter total below

Figure 2

1. Maximum Gross Trailer Weight of : 18,000 lb / 8160kg.

Vehicle tow rating: _______________. Total calculated Gross Trailer Weight (Figure 2):______________.

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

2. Cequent Towing 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 Towing Products’ Engineering Department.

3. Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with your Signature Series Fifth Wheel Hitch.

4. Approximately 15%-25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight)(Figure 3).

Figure 3

15-25%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

(PIN WEIGHT)

75-85%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

5. Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Towing Products’ hitches are designed for use in light trucks such as the Ford F-Series, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Cequent Towing Products 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 Figure 4), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half the trailer width (“Y” in Figure 4)

RV TRAILER

Figure 4

TRUCK

6. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Cequent Towing Products recommends the trailer be equipped with an extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning clearance (See trailer manufacturer for options) (Figure 5). It also may be helpful to add a

speed, non-highway maneuvering.

Figure 5

Conventional Pin Box

Signature Series Slider (Part # 30070) for increased turning clearance for low

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.!

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. (Figure 6). Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.

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.

8. Hitch height determination: 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). Determine the amount of clearance over the side rails ( “C” and “D” in

Figure 7), as mentioned in Note 7.

Hitch Height = A – B + 2”

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.

D – C + 2” > 6” as in Note 7.

9. If a lube plate is to be used with a Signature Series 5thWheel it must be at least 12” in diameter. Cequent Towing Products offers this optional lube plate as part # 83001 / 40001.

Figure 7

*MEASURED WITH TRAILER LEVEL,

ON LEVEL GROUND

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 on

•Block in front of and behind all trailer tires

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

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