Reese 30142 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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18K & 25K 5TH WHEEL HITCH

procedures in this Manual to end user

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Elite Series

DEALER/INSTALLER:

(1) Provide this Manual to end user.
(2) Physically demonstrate hitching and unhitching

.

(3) Have end user demonstrate that he/she

understands procedures.

HITCH HANDLE

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.

Pass on copies of Manual and Hitch Warning Hang Tag to any othe

user or owner of hitch.

(4) Never remove hitch warning decals as shown in Figure 33 of this

manual. If damaged, contact Cequent Performance Products
(1-800-326-1090) for free replacement.

JAW TO HOLD
KING PIN

SKID PLATE

RAMP

For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-800-758-0869

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WARNING:

2. LUBRICATION

P. 3

8. PULL TEST

P. 15

d/locked th

properly

installed

onto

the

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

INDEX

1. BEFORE EACH TRIP P. 2 7. HITCHING PROCEDURE P. 13

3. ASSEMBLY / ADJUSTMENT P. 4 9. UNHITCHING PROCEDURE P. 16

4. HITCH INSTALLATION P. 9 10. MAINTENCE P. 16

5. HITCH REMOVAL P. 9 11. PARTS EXPLOSION P.17

6. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH P. 10 12. SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRENTY P.18

GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH TRUCK AND TRAILER

If preparing to tow a 5th wheel trailer which you have not rating checked previously, please
consult (See Section 6) of Elite Series assembly instructions to verify proper ratings.

BEFORE EACH TRIP:

1. Lubricate skid plate surface of the hitch and pivot pin grease fitting (see Figure on cover of Manual) with automotive type
chassis grease or use a plastic lube plate to provide a lubricated surface. Use lithium grease to lubricate pivot points of
moving parts within the hitch.

2. Plastic lube plates (Towing Products No. 83001/40001) can be used to avoid messy grease. The plastic lube plate must
not exceed 3/16 of an inch in thickness to ensure hitch will operate properly. Lube plates must be 12 inches in

diameter or larger to properly distribute king pin weight.

3. Before each trip or maneuver, operate the handle and check that the jaw opens and closes freely.

4. See that all hitch pull pins (# 14, Figure 33) are in place and the spring retaining pins (#15, Figure 33) are installed (Figure 1).
Note that hitch pull pins used with the Elite Series Hitch are 90 degree bent pins and if replacements are needed, please
contact the factory. Check that all four anchor assembly handles are lynch pinne

Site Holes (2)

Grease Fitting

Lube Skid Plate

(With No Lube Plate)

rough base arch shell.

Lube Jaw

WARNING:

To prevent tilting head
detachment and or

Pull Pin

Retaining

Clip

Lynch

Pin

separation of hitch you must
make sure that the anchor
assemblies are properly
installed and pinned, and
the spring retaining clip is

½” pull pin before towing.
The spring retaining clip can
easily be seen through the
site holes in the top of the
head.

nchor Handles overlapped

and through Arch Shell

Figure 1 : Pins and Clips (Skid Plate cut away view)

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LUBRICATION:

•

Slide Bar Opening

1. Lube center section as shown in Figure 2 with lithium grease.

2. Lube pins (2) and slide bar opening as shown in Figure 3 with lithium grease prior to installation/operation.

3. Lube feet with lithium grease for easier engagement as shown in Figure 4.

•Lube 6 places

•Figure 2: Lubrication Points

•Lubricate Pin

•Figure 3: Pin/Lube
Points (Bottom View)

•Lubricate Pin

•(Access through jaw opening)

•Figure 4: Lube Points

Lube Points

Typical on both Arches

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Elite Series Fifth Wheel Assembly / Adjustment

1.Check box for all components listed in Figure 1 and become familiar with component terminology. Center section, Arches

p

py g gg

(p ),

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Figure 5 :

15-3/4”

HITCH

Fi

location

TOOLS
7/16”, 9/16” and 15/16" Socket & Open End Wrench
200 lb-ft Torque Wrench
1-1/2” Box End Wrench

and Anchor assemblies may be packed assembled. If already assembled start at Step 7. Use this section if you need to
adjust your assembly in the future.

2. Loosely assemble the four anchor bushings, less the anchor tee pins and handles, to the base arches using the 1” nuts
(Figure 5). Loosely assemble the two base arches to the center section using 5/8-11 hex head bolts and lock washers
(Figure 6).

,

NOTE A : Hole positions used in assembly will need to be chosen based on the head height measurements taken

reviously. Choose calculated height closest to one of the following height dimensions: 14-1/2”(top holes), 15-3/4”(2

holes down), 17”(3rdholes down), 18-1/4”(bottom holes on 18K model only).
NOTE B : The fore/aft position of the head relative to the tow vehicle axle can be adjusted by 1-1/2” based on the position

of the center section (Figure 6). Choose the position that most closely positions the king pin 2” ahead of tow vehicle axle
center and allows for proper towing clearances. See note in figure 6.

NOTE C : Base arch with the larger label must be positioned on the Driver’s side of the vehicle.

Anchor Bushing Attachment

1” Jam Nut

Note offset of center section
Post toward the front of tow
vehicle

nd

Anchor Bushing

5/8 Lock

Small Label

Washer(4)

5/8-11 Grade 8
Bolt(4)

14-1/2”

HEIGHT

NOTE:
The model shown is the 18K Elite,
the 25K Elite will only have three
bolting locations. They both will
come preassembled in the 15 ¾”

.

17”
18-1/4”

Center Section

Large Label
(Driver Side)

gure 6 :

Arch and Center Assembly

Base Arch

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3. Place assembly into mounting pucks which are installed in truck(see Elite Series Mounting Kit Instructions). (Figure 7).

8A) I

Be sure that base arches are contacting all pucks with bushings slid into puck slots.

4. Tighten 5/8 bolts in center section to 170 ft.lbs. using 15/16 socket. Snug tight(no vertical play in anchor bushing assembly)
all (4) 1” jam nuts inside base arches using a 1-1/2” box end wrench, then tighten each jam nut another 1/4 turn for proper
torque requirement. Note that the unit is not secured down and should be held while tightening hardware.

Ear

Base Arch

Anchor Bushing

1” Nut

Puck

Truck Bed

Figure 7: Placement in Mounting Kit /
Truck Bed

Base Arch contacts Puck and Bushing fits inside Puck

5. Lift unit out of pucks. There should be minimal resistance. If there is some resistance, or you can not drop the unit back
into the pucks, the unit should be adjusted; loosen 1” nuts and Center Section bolts and repeat Steps 3 & 4.

6. Insert anchor tee pin through bushing from bottom of base arch and thread into appropriate handle (see Figures 8A and
8B). (With notch in nut facing up and handle pointing toward you, the locking hole is to the right for the left handle and to
the left for the right handle.) Keeping the handle in the unlocked position thread the anchor tee pin into handle nut until
there is metal to metal contact with the bushing. Back tee pin off until parallel with bushing (less than ½ rotation), then
loosen 1 more full rotation for nominal clearance adjustment (see Figures 8C, 8D, and 8E). At this point the slot in the
handle nut and the hole in the tee pin should be aligned and the lynch pin needs to be inserted and closed (see Figure 9).

Locking
Holes

nsert
Anchor Tee
Pin through
Bushing

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8B) Thread Tee Pin into handle nut until
snug, with handle in open position.

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8C) The pin will snug up at an
undetermined angle

Figure 8: Anchor Tee Pin and Handle Orientation (all shown in unlocked position)

8D) Loosen Tee Pin back to first
parallel with bushing position(less
than ½ rotation)

8E) Loosen Tee Pin 1 additional
complete rotation for suggested
adjustment.

9A) Hole in top of Tee Pin will
align with Handle Nut groove

Figure 9 : Inserting Lynch Pin

9B) Lynch Pin inserts through
grove and hole

WARNING:

9C) When inserted snap Lynch Pin
Ring down over Handle Nut

Failure to properly install handles
could result in tow vehicle damage or
truck and trailer separation.

7. Replace unit into pucks with all handles in unlocked position (see Figures 10A and 10B). Rotate handles into locked
position. It is normal for some of the handles to have very little or no resistance; while others have a moderate amount of
resistance when locking. Should a handle not be able to be locked by hand it needs to be adjusted, see Note D.

NOTE D: To adjust handle tension when locking first remove hitch from pucks. Next, while keeping the handle to
tee pin orientation, remove the lynch pin. Rotate the tee pin counterclockwise ½ rotation, and replace lynch pin.
Conversely, if there is too much clearance in the attachments when locked, the clearance can be removed by
rotating the tee pin clockwise ½ rotation, and replacing the lynch pin.

8. Remove hitch assembly and lube (lithium grease) tee pins in bushings, replace unit in pucks.

9. Lock handles through arches on both sides and place lynch pins through overlapping handle holes (see Figure 11).

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Figure 10A: Anchor Handles

Base Arch

1/4-20 X 1 1/2 BOLT

in Unlocked Position

Locking Hole Tabs in Handles
overlap and Protrude through

Figure 10B: Anchor Handles
in Locked
Position(overlapped)

Figure 11: Pinning Anchor
Handles

10. If not already installed the Left hand and Right hand torsion springs will need to be added to the center section
so that the coil is facing the rear of the truck and wide hook sits over casting as shown in Figure 12. Tighten
1/4-20 X 1 1/2 BOLT with 7/16 socket to 8 ft.lbs.

Tube Spacer

Right Torsion Spring

Washer

Left Torsion Spring

Front of Truck

Figure 12: Torsion Spring Assembly

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11. Place and pin head onto center section (see Figures 13/14). Keep hands clear of ear placement while placing/removing

comes greased from the factory. To insure smooth jaw operation, grease should be added every 6 months to grease fitting

all

times

(including

make

sure

that

the

anchor

head onto/off hitch base as noted on head labels. Head will tilt rearward with proper torsion spring installation (Step 10).

12. Add head handle and handle carriage bolts as shown in Figure 13.

13. Slide handle grip over handle tube (using liquid soap as a lubricant will ease installation).

14. Lube jaw and skid plate (If no lube plate is being used) with automotive type chassis grease (see Figure 14). The jaw pin
on top of head (see Figure 14). Refer to the Lubrication section in this manual.

3/8 Carriage bolt (2)
3/8 Lock Washer (2)
3/8 Nut (2)

Grip

WARNING:

Tilting 5thWheel head can
crush and cut. Keep hands and
fingers clear from this area at

placement/removal of head).

Site Holes (2)

Grease Fitting

Lynch Pin

Anchor Handles overlapped and through
arch shell

Figure 13 : Head Placement

Lube Skid Plate
(With No Lube Plate)

Lube Jaw

Pull Pin

Retaining
Clip

WARNING:

To prevent tilting head
detachment and or
separation of hitch you must

assemblies are properly
installed and pinned, and
the spring retaining clip is
properly installed onto the
½” pull pin before towing.
The spring retaining clip can
easily be seen through the
site holes in the top of the
head.

Figure 14 : Pin and Clip (Skid Plate cut away view)

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HITCH INSTALLATION:

(Figure 17)

(Figure 15)

Positi

Handles overlap and

1. Remove puck plugs from all (4) of the pucks in the truck bed (Figure 15) and store for use when hitch is removed.

2. Set Elite Series hitch onto the pucks, and rotate handles into unlocked position (approximately perpendicular with

base arch, Figure 16) until hitch drops into pucks on all (4) corners.

3. Rotate (4) handles into locked position(with locking holes through base arch shell) and overlapped on each side

.

4. Place lynch pins / locks through the overlapping handle holes on each side to anchor hitch into pucks (Figure 1).

5. KEEPING HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE PINCH POINTS ON EACH SIDE OF THE HEAD, place head

onto center section (Figure 13). Head should tilt rearward on the torsion springs.

6. Insert pull pin and clip on each side of the head to attach to the hitch center section (Figure 14).

7. Pull up on head to test that all attachments have been completed properly and hitch is ready to tow.

HITCH REMOVAL:

1. Remove pull pin and clip from each side of the head (Figure 14).

2. KEEPING HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE PINCH POINTS ON EACH SIDE OF THE HEAD, lift head off

center section (Figure 13). Store where dirt and debris will not get inside jaw mechanism.

3. Remove lynch pin / lock from the overlapping handle holes on each side of the hitch (Figure 17). Store lynch pins.

4. Rotate (4) handles into unlocked position (perpendicular with base arch shell, Figure 16). Lift each side of hitch out of

pucks separately, handles may have to be jiggled slightly to align anchors with puck holes to remove.

5. Store hitch in dry place where dirt and debris will not get into anchor assemblies.

6. Press puck plugs (packed with mounting kit) into all (4) of the pucks in the truck bed to keep debris out of pucks

.

Figure 16: Anchor

Handles in Unlocked

on

Truck Bed
Puck Plug

Puck

Figure 15: Puck Plugs

Locking Hole Tabs in

Protrude through Base

Figure 17: Anchor

Handles in Locked

Position(overlapped)

Arch

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WARNING:

GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH, TRUCK, AND TRAILER

Towi

___________

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g ( g ) ___________ g ( g ) ____________

%

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

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.

•

ng 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. 18)

•Gross weight of trailer must not exceed 18,000 pounds for the 18K Elite or 25,000
pounds for the 25K Elite.

•King pin weight must not exceed 4,500 pounds for the 18K Elite or 6,250 pounds for the
25K Elite (See Fig. 19). If in doubt have king pin weight measured by qualified facility.

FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER
TANKS + CARGO, ETC.
= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Figure 18

1. Check Tow Ratings: 18K Elite 25K Elite
Vehicle Tow Rating:_____________________. Vehicle Tow Rating:______________________
Elite Series Hitch Rating:___18,000 lbs.____ _. Elite Series Hitch Rating: 25,000 lbs.___
Gross Trailer Weight (Figure 18):
*Trailer weight should be the lowest of these recorded ratings for safe towing conditions.

2. Cequent Performance 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 Performance Products’
Engineering Department.

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

4. Approximately 15%-25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight). See Fig. 19.

. Gross Trailer Weight (Figure 18):

Figure 19

15-25
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
(PIN WEIGHT)

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75-85%
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT

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5. Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Performance Products’ hitches are designed for use in light trucks

the trail

idth (“Y” in Fig.20)

pp y

such as the Ford F-Series, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Cequent Performance 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 Fig. 20), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half

er w

Y

RV TRAILER

Figure 20

TRUCK

KING PIN

X

6. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Cequent Performance Products

recommends the trailer be equipped with a minimum 13” extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning
clearance (See trailer manufacturer for options) (See Fig. 21). It also may be helpful for the 18K version to add an Elite
series Slider (Part # 30070) for increased turning clearance for low speed, non-highway maneuvering.

Figure 21

Conventional Pin Box

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

Extended Pin Box

you use a REESE Sidewinder or

Revolution Pin Box. Doing so could result in vehicle damage, Serious injury, or Death.

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. (See Fig. 22). For off road use allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer.

Figure 22

Approximately 6 Inches

Level Trailer

CAUTION:

The measurements above are guidelines. Ifyourmeasurements 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.

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8. Hitch height determination:

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gy

With trailer leveled and on level ground measure from the ground to the king pin box, “A” in Figure 23. Secondly measure
from the height of the inside of the truck bed, “B” in Figure 23. Dimensions “C” and “D” in Figure 23 can be used to
determine the amount of clearance over the side rails, as mentioned in Note 7.

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.

Hitch Height = A – B + 2”

D – C + 2” > 6” as stated in Note 7.

C

B

A

D

*MEASURED WITH TRAILER LEVEL,

ON LEVEL GROUND

Figure 23

9. If a lube plate is to be used with a Elite Series 5thWheel it must be at least 12” in diameter and not more than 3/16” thick.
Cequent Performance Products offers this optional lube plate as part # 83001 / 40001.

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 emer

ency brake is set

•Block in front of and behind all trailer tires

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

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HITCHING PROCEDURE:

ith skid plat

(“C” in Fi

24)

Box Above

not completely inside jaw. (Figure 25). This could result in trailer separating from hitch. Trailer separation may

gp

IMPORTANT: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFE HITCHING AND UNHITCHING OPERATIONS. DO NOT RELY ON

OTHERS TO PERFORM THESE DUTIES. YOU MUST PERSONALLY MAKE SURE THE FOLLOWING
STEPS ARE PERFORMED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER!

WARNING:

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

1. Place blocks (sometimes called “chocks”) firmly against front and rear of each trailer wheel to prevent any possible
forward or rearward motion. DO NOT REMOVE BLOCKS UNTIL EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS AND THE
PULL TEST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. Lower tailgate if necessary. Clearance of the lowered tailgate to the trailer needs
to be monitored during hookups as some manufacturer combinations of truck and trailer have little or no clearance.

2. Using trailer jacks, adjust trailer height following the directions in the trailer manual so that bottom of trailer pin box (“A” in
Figure 24) is ½ to 1 inch below skid plate (See “B” in Figure 24). During the hitching maneuver, the bottom of the trailer
pin box should come in contact w

Hitch Skid Plate (B)

e ramp

gure

.

Bottom of Pin Box (A)

Bottom of

Pin

Hitch Skid

Plate

Figure 24

CORRECT

1/2 To 1 Inch Below
Hitch Skid Plate (B)

Bottom of Pin Box (A)

Skid Plate Ramp (C)

Figure 25

WRONG

WARNING:

Failure to follow this instruction may result in king pin being too high and coming to rest on top of closed jaws or
result in death or serious injury if anyone is under the trailer or between truck and trailer when separation occurs.

3. Remove bail pin from bail pin hole(see Figure 26). Then pull handle out and rearward to hold open.
NOTE: Hitch jaw must be in the open position for king pin to enter the hitch.

Handle

Pull handle out
and latch to the
rear to open
hitch jaw

Bail Pin Hole

Hitch Jaw

Figure 26

4. With handle in the open position (See Figure 26), back truck slowly into trailer. As king pin completely enters
head, jaw will spring closed around king pin and handle will return to the closed position. If the handle does not
return to the closed position, then
try to push the handle back to the
closed position. If handle does
not return to the closed position
then move the truck slightly forward
or rearward until the handle returns
to the closed position. (See Figure 27)

5. Use only

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the method described above for hitching.

Flag

Figure 27

King pin

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6. With all trailer wheels still firmly blocked, landing gear still resting on firm ground and supporting trailer weight, and truck

g

g

•

Truck stationary and with emergency brake on:

stationary and in park with emergency brake on: visually check that bottom of pin box is resting on top of the hitch.
THERE SHOULD BE NO SPACE BETWEEN THESE SURFACES (see Figure 28). If space exists, (see Figure 29)
trailer has not been properly hitched. DO NOT TOW! Instead, repeat above steps until trailer is properly hitched. DO
NOT PLACE BODY UNDER TRAILER TO PERFORM THIS INSPECTION!

No Space

GAP

High Pin

Figure 28

CORRECT

Figure 29

WRONG

7. Place bail pin through the bail pin holes in the handle and base plate to make sure the hitch jaw is locked closed. IF
FLAG BLOCKS HOLE FOR BAIL PIN, TRAILER HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY CONNECTED TO HITCH. DO NOT
TOW! Repeat above steps until trailer is properly hitched. (see Figure 30)

Bail pin placement

Bail Pin

Handle

Hole for bail pin

King Pin

Fla

Base plate

Figure 30

8. With:

•All trailer wheels still firmly blocked in front and behind each tire, and

•Truck stationary with the emergency brake on, and

•Trailer landing gear still resting on firm ground and supporting trailer weight; and

Connect electrical cable between truck and trailer, connect breakaway switch cable from pin box to a permanent
part of truck, and raise tailgate of truck. Do not tow trailer until the Pull Test has been successfully completed.

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Jaw closed

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WARNING:

WARNING

WARNING

:

g

gjy

Do not attempt to hitch by using trailer jacks to lower trailer and king pin. This could result in king pin
coming to rest on top of skid plate instead of within hitch open in g where jaws are located. King pin could
slide off hitch and trailer could drop, resulting in death or serious injury (see Figure 31).

Figure 31

WRONG

:

•Connection for trailer wiring should be in the side of the truck bed between the driver’s
seat and the wheel well for the back truck axle

•Installation of connection rearward of the wheel well may result in user placing body
between truck and trailer. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, AVOID PUTTING BODY UNDER TRAILER
OR BETWEEN TRUCK AND TRAILER!

•If you need to place any part of your body under trailer or between truck and trailer:

• 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 emergency brake on!

PULL TEST

Failure to perform pull test may result in death or serious injury

1. With all trailer wheels still firmly blocked, and

2. Trailer landing gear still resting on firm ground and supporting trailer weight and,

3. Truck stationary and with emergency brake on:

4. Make sure no one is between truck and trailer, Return to cab of truck and release truck’s emergency brake. Apply trailer
brakes. Try to pull trailer slowly forward with the truck. If the trailer is properly hitched, the wheel blocks and trailer brakes
should keep the truck from moving forward.

NOTE: If trailer is not properly hitched, trailer will separate from hitch and truck will move forward leaving trailer behind. If

you followed all previous steps, the trailer will not drop or fall.

WARNING:

Failure to keep wheels blocked and landing gear down could result in trailer suddenly moving or

. This could result in death or serious injury!

fallin

5. After successfully performing above steps, fully raise trailer landing gear (see trailer manual).

6. Check and inspect all electrical circuits for proper operation. (Clearance lights, turn signals, stop lights, etc.).

7. Remove and store all trailer wheel blocks.

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UNHITCHING PROCEDURE:

brake. Then pull hitch handle out completely until it latches in open position.

All

MUST

be blocked in f

AND

MAINTENANCE:

l

f

head)

PERFORM THE FOLLOWING IN THIS ORDER:

1. Make sure truck is in park with emergency brake on.

2. Place blocks firmly against front and rear of each trailer wheel to prevent any possible forward or rearward motion.

3. Using trailer jacks, lower trailer landing gear following the directions in the Trailer Manual until feet of landing gear are
resting on firm ground.

WARNING:

Trailers that are not stable or properly hitched can fall and cause death or serious injury!
To avoid death or serious injury:

• All trailer tires MUST

• Trailer landing gear MUST be resting on firm ground AND

• Truck MUST be stationary, in park, with emergency brake on!

4. Lower truck tail gate.

5. Disconnect power cable and breakaway switch cable between truck and trailer.

6. Remove bail pin from hole in handle.

7. Pull hitch handle out completely until it latches in open position so that king pin is no longer

securely grasped by hitch jaws (see Figure 26). Trailer is now free from hitch and truck. If handle does not pull out,

there is probably pressure against the jaw. To relieve this pressure, back the truck slightly. Reset truck emergency

8. AFTER MAKING CERTAIN NO ONE IS STANDING BETWEEN TRUCK AND TRAILER OR IN FRONT OF TRUCK,
drive truck slowly away from trailer.

be blocked in front and behind each tire AND

WARNING

Whenever possible, avoid putting body under trailer or between truck and trailer
If you need to place any part of our body under trailer or between truck and trailer:

•

trailer tires

ront and behind each tire

•Trailer landing gear MUST be resting on firm ground AND

•Truck MUST be stationary, in park, with emergency brake on!

9. Hitch jaw will automatically close as the king pin is removed from the jaw.

10. KEEP WHEEL BLOCKS IN PLACE. This will keep trailer from moving unexpectedly

1. Recheck tightness of all hardware every 1000 miles of use. All 5/8” bolts have a torque specification of 170ft.lbs.,
and 1” jam nuts should be box wrench snug plus1/4 turn.

2. See “Before each trip” section in this manual.

3. Anchor assemblies should be lubed every 6 months with lithium grease to keep assemblies moving freely.

4. See “Lubrication Areas” section in this manual.

WARNING:

Tilting 5thWheel head can
crush and cut. Keep hands and
fingers clear from this area at
all times (including
p

acement/removalo

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Figure 32 : Head Placement

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102TORSION SPRING

261LABEL, OPERATING WARNING

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29

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30

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Figure 33

REF # QTY. DESCRIPTION REF # QTY DESCRIPTION

1 1 HEAD ASSEMBLY
2 1 CENTER SECTION
32BASE ARCH
4 1 HANDLE TUBE
51HANDLE GRIP
6 4 5/8-11 GR8 HEX HEAD BOLT
7 4 5/8 LOCK WASHER
8 2 1/4-20 GR2 HEX HEAD BOLT
92TUBE SPACER

17 1 HANG TAG
18 4 ANCHOR, BUSHING
19 4 ANCHOR, TEE PIN
20 2 HANDLE, LT ANCHOR
21 2 HANDLE, RT ANCHOR
22 6 LYNCH PIN
23 4 1” NUT
24 1 BAIL PIN
25 1 LABEL, PINCH POINT

11 2 3/8 CARRIAGE BOLT
12 2 3/8 NUT
13 2 3/8 LOCK WASHER
14 2 1/2” PULL PIN
15 2 SPRING RETAINING CLIP
16 2 WASHER

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27 1 LABEL, ANCHOR PIN
28 1 LABEL, WARNING
29 1 LABEL, RATING 1
30 2 #8-32x1 MACHINE SCREW
31 2 RUBBER BUMPER
32 2 #8-32 LOCK NUT

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NOTES

Cequent Performance Products will replace FREE OF CHARGE any part which proves defective in

claims court, or a federal district court

SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Hitches - Custom Receivers

Cequent Performance Products warrants the Elite Series 5th Wheel Hitch from date of purchase against
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, ordinary wear and tear excepted, for
7 years of ownership to the original consumer purchaser when a Cequent Performance Products
mounting kit is used.

material or workmanship when presented to any Cequent Performance Products dealer, Cequent
Performance Products Warehouse or returned to 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 5th Wheel Hitch as a result of misuse, abuse, neglect , accident, improper installation,
or any use violating of instructions 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

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Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
2602 College Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

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