Reese 30126 User Manual [en, es, fr]

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTING KIT

FORD F250/F350/F450

PART NUMBER

30126

HD/SD

6’ and 8’ Beds

DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S RATING FOR FIFTH WHEEL TOWING

OR MAXIMUM GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT OF 25,000lb. / 11,340kg AND A MAXIMUM

KING PIN WEIGHT OF 6,250lb. / 2,835kg.

*Please read and understand these instructions prior to installation.

DEALER/INSTALLER: END USER:

(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.

(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.

Front of

vehicle

PART QTY.

1. BASE RAIL (2)

2. FRAME BRACKET (DRIVERS SIDE) (1)

3. FRAME BRACKET (PASSENGER SIDE) (1)

4. PUCK PLUG (4)

5. 5/8-11 x 1-3/4 BUTTON HEAD SCREW (4)

6. 5/8 LOCK WASHER (4)

7. PUCK (4)

8. TRIM RING (4)

9. 5/8-11 GRADE 8 HEXHEAD NUT (4)

10. M14 X 1.5 X 45 BOLT CL10.9 (4)

11. 5/8 CONNICAL WASHER (12)

12. NUT, M14 X 1.5 FLANGE (4)

13. 5/8-11 x 1-3/4 GRADE 8 HEX HEAD BOLT (4)

14. Torx T50 IP BIT (1)

Figure 1

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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 PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS , INC. SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P. 10

GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HI TCH TRUCK AND TRAILE R

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 LIQUID

AND GAS TANKS + CARGO, ETC.

= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Enter total below

Figure 2

1. Maximum Gross Trailer Weight of : 25,000 lb / 11,340kg. 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 Performance Products, Inc. hitches are designed for use with recreat i onal fifth wheel trailers only. Hitch applications

other than recreational fifth wheel trailers must be approved in writing by the Cequent Performance Products, Inc. Engineering Department.

3. Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with your REESE

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

Figure 3

™

Elite

Series Fifth Wheel Hitch.

15-25%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

(PIN WEIGHT)

75-85%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

5. Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. hitches are designed for use in light trucks such as the Ford F-Series, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. recommends the use of light trucks with beds 6ft. long or longer for the best combination in truck - t rail er tur ning clear ance. See website for vehicle application.

NOTE: To prevent the trailer from hitting t he c ab with the trailer turned 90°, the center of the hitch should be at least 52in. from the

back of the cab when using a long bed truck. (Actual distance required will depend on trailer width and king pin location.) S hort bed (Minimum 38in. from back cab to axle center li ne) trucks require a minimum of 13in. extended pin box (Figure 5) or a SIDEWINDER

6. The height of the hitch and the pin box should be adjusted s o the trailer is approximately level as i t is towed. Allow approximately 6 in. - 9 in. clearance between the top of the bed rails 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.

Pin box or slider hitch assembly for regular maneuvers.

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 in. greater than one-half the trailer width (“Y” in Figure 4)

Figure 4

Figure 5

Conventional Pin Box

TRUCK

Extended Pin Box

RV TRAILER

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. unless trailer is equipped with a Sidewinder pin box!

Figure 6

Approximately 6-9 in.

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, fuel-cells, toolbox, etc.), additional dimensioning and clearance checks have to be made.

7. Hitch height determination:

With trailer leveled and on level ground measure from the ground to the bottom of the king pin box (“A” in Figure 7). Secondly

measure the height of the inside of the truck bed to the ground (“B” in Figure 7). Determine the amount of clearance ov er the side rails ( “C” and “D” in Figure 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”

8. If a lube plate is to be used with a REESE™ Elite® Fifth Wheel it must be at least 12” in diameter. Cequent Performance

Products, Inc. offers this optional lube plate as part # 83001.

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 perform ALL of the following steps:

MUST

•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

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FO R FI FTH WHEEL INS TALLATI ON TOOLS

1/8" Drill Bit 15/16" Socket & Open End Wrench Torx T50IP Bit (Supplied with Kit) 200 lb-ft Torque Wrench Rubber Mallet 2-3/4” Hole Saw 21mm Socket or Open End Wrench 19mm Socket or Open End Wrench 1/2” Drive Swivel Head Ratchet 3/8” Allen Wrench Socket

CAUTION!

Read pages 2-4 of these instructions before starting installation. Failure to do so could result in significant vehicle damage!

9. The following instructions should be used to mount the fifth wheel mounting kit. Care and attention to detail will ensure a quick quality installation. Check parts against parts list to become familiar with parts in kit. (Figure 1)

10. If extra clearance is needed to install the frame brackets, raise the rear of the truck high enou gh to allow the rear tires to hang down freely. This will provide the maximum room to install the fifth wheel brackets.

WARNING:

If the truck is raised, be sure that the truck is properly blocked and restrained to prevent the truck from falling.

11. Remove plastic bed liner if applicable. Plastic drop-in bed liners will be cut later. (See Figure 15) Spray-in bed

liners and bed mats less than 1/4” thick will work with normal installation instructions. Note: Consult installer for recommended curing time on spray-in liner before cutting holes through bed.

Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural

members, etc. CEQUENT PERFORMANCE P RODUCTS, In c. does its best to communicate tow vehicle

manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to

12. Use only CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, Inc. supplied bolts, nuts, and washers to install this kit. All bolts and nuts are Grade 8 unless specified otherwise.

13. These instructions are intende d for 2011 Ford Supe r Duty with 6 to 8 foot bed. Each frame bracket must be bolted to the vehicle frame with two bolts.

Failure to do so may result in the truck suddenly falling, causing death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

installation.

CAUTION:

These instructions are guidelines only. Actual installation is the responsibility of the installer and the owner.

Always measure truck and trailer before installing hitch to be sure that there is cl ear anc e at the cab and at the

bumper to allow for turns.

14. Drill 1/8”pilot holes in truck bed at outer dimpled locations (approximate dimensions of Figure 15). The middle dimple is for the goose ball only. (See gooseneck instructions if applicable.) These dimpled locations are placed by the factory. If dimples are not present, refer to (Figure 15) located on page 9. Use a 2 ¾” hole saw to cut hole at pilot holes. Note: Consult installer for recommended curing time on spray in liner before cutting holes through bed. Optional: Spray under coating around 2 ¾” holes to prevent rusting.

15. Locate the area where the base rails will be inserted above the rear wheel on the passengers side. There are two hat channels supporting the truck bed over the rear wheel. The base rails will be inserted at the location behind the forward hat channel (FIGURE 8) located on page 6. To create clearance for inserting the rails remove passengers side bed bolts, loosen drivers side bed bolts with T50 torx bit (#14) (Figure 1), and block up passengers side bed.

WARNING:

Be careful of fuel fill line and wiring while lifting.

Front

Rail positions

Figure 8

of vehicle

16. Insert rails (#1) as shown in the following steps (Figures 9 through 11). Rails should be inserted flat side up.

Fuel

Cell

Fuel

Cell

Front Hat Channel

Figure 9

Rear Hat Channel

Figure 10

Step 16A : Insert the first rail fro m th e

passengers side rear wheel well

above the frame. Rest the rail on

both chassis frame rails (Figure 9).

Vehicle

Forward

Step 16B : Slide the rail rearward, parallel with axle, resting on both

frame rails, and as close as possible

to the rear hat channel (Figure 10).

Fuel

Cell

Figure 11

Step 16C : Insert the second rail from

the passengers side rear wheel well

above the frame. Rest the rail on both

chassis frame rails (Figure 11).

Step 16D : One rail should be facing rearward and the other rail facing forward after the

installation. The rails should be centered with both ends of each rail resting evenly on the frame.

17. Loosely attach frame brackets (#2 & 3) (Figure 1) to mounting kit rails using 5/8” X 1 3/4” (#10) (Figure 1) long bolts, conical washer (#11) (Figure 1) (below bracket), conical washer (#11) (inside rail), and 5/8” nut (inside rail) (#9) (Figure 12). Tighten all mounting kit bolts to hand tight.

WARNING:

DO NOT lubricate bolt threads. It may cause bolt failure.

Figure 12

CAUTION:

Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural

members, etc. CEQUENT PERFORMANCE P RODUCTS, In c. does its best to communicate tow vehicle

manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to

installation.

18. Loosely attach frame bracket to existing holes in chassis frame using M14 1.5 x 45 bolts (#10), conical washer (#11) (Figure 1), and flange nut (#12) (Figure 1). Tighten to hand tight (Figure 13). Lifting truck bed gives easier access to the driver’s side nut and bolt.

Front

Figure 13

CAUTION:

Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural

members, etc. CEQUENT PERFORMANCE P RODUCTS, In c. does its best to communicate tow vehicle

manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to

installation.

19. Lower bed and align bed, bolts, and holes for pucks as needed.

20.

21. Place fifth wheel in rail kit and secure in place.

22. Torque all 5/8” rail kit hex bolts to 150ft./lbs first. Then torque all M14 bolts to 140 ft./lbs. Note: Use swivel

23. Replace any brake lines and spare tire that may have been removed/relocated.

24. Torque the bed bolts that were loosened in step 14 to 75ft./lbs with T50 TORX BIT (#14) (FIGURE 1).

From truck bed attach pucks (#7) (Figure 1) and trim rings (#8) (Figure 1) to rails as shown in Figure 14 below using 5/8” button head screw (#5) and lock washer (#6) using 3/8in. Allen socket. Tighten to 110ft.lbs. torque.

head ratchet to access front driv er’s side nut from over fram e.

DO NOT lubricate bolt threads. It may cause bolt failure.

WARNING:

Figure 14

46-3/8”

52-1/16”

39-1/16”

Puck placement

Cut rectangles out of plastic removable bed liner.

FRONT/ FORWARD

Figure 15

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