Reese 30144 User Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER HITCH

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16.

GRIP, HEAD HANDLE

24.1/2 BOLT

Elite Series

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.

(3) Pass on copies of Manual to any other user or owner of Hitch.

PART

1. HEAD ASSEMBLY 1

2. CENT E R S E CTION 1

3. SLI DE R ASSEMBLY - LH & RH 2

4. ANCHOR ASSE MBLY 4 ANCHOR TEE PI N ( 4) HANDLE R (2) & L ( 2) 1" J AM NUT ( 4) 3/16" COTTER PIN (4) ANCHOR B USHING (4)

5. 5/8" -11 GRADE 8 HEX HEA D B OLT 4

6. 5/8" LOCK WASHER 4

7. THUMB SCREW 2

8. TUBE SPACER 2

9. TORSI ON SPRING - LH & RH 2

10. HANDLE T UB E 1

11. 3/8" CARRIAGE BOLT 2

12. 3/8" NUT, USE ON HANLE TUB E 2

13. 1/2" P ULL P IN 2

14. SPRING RETA INING CLIP 2

15. LYNCH PIN 2

17. GRIP, SLIDER HA NDLE 1

18. SLI DE R HANDLE 1

19. CONNE CTOR TUB E 1

20. SLIDER RAIL 2

21. 5/32" COTTER P IN 2

22. SLI DE R ASSEMBLY COVER - LH & RH 2

23. 1/4" SHEET MET AL SCREW 8 "

25. 1/2" LOCK NUT, US E ON 1/2" BOLT 2

26. LOCK P IN AND CLIP 1

27. NYLON LANY ARD 1

28. 3/8" LOCK WASHER 2

29. BA I L PI N 1

30. HANG TAG 1

31. 1/4" FENDER WASHER 2 FOR 18K KITS

QTY.

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

WARNING:

1. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER

P. 2

WARNING:

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Vehicle T

4. A

15%

25% of trail

hitch (Pin Weight)

15-25%

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

INDEX

2. PLASTIC BED LINER INSTRUCTIONS P. 5

3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS P. 6-16

4. CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. SEVEN YEAR LIMITED

WARRANTY P. 17

GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH TRUCK AND TRAILER

Failure to check and follow tow ratings could result in tow vehicle

damage or truck and trailer separation while hauling.

•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

•Gross weight of trailer must not exceed 18,000 pounds.

•King pin weight must not exceed 4,000 pounds.

•(See Fig. 3). If in doubt have king pin weight measured by qualified facility.

See Fig. 2

FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER

TANKS + CARGO, ETC.

= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Fig. 2

1. Check Tow Ratings: ow Rating:_______________________.

Elite Series Hitch Rating:_______ __.

Gross Trailer Weight (Fig. 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 recreational fifth wheel trailers only. Hitch applications other than recreational fifth wheel trailers must be approved in writing by Cequent Performance

Products, Inc. Engineering Department.

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

pproximately

Fig. 3

er weight should be on

Elite Series Fifth Wheel Hitch.

. See Fig. 3.

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

7. The height of the hitch and the pin box should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow

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trucks such as the Ford F-Series, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Cequent Performance Products Inc. 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. 4), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half the trailer width (“Y” in Fig.4)

RV T railer

Fig. 4

Truck

King Pin

6. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Cequent Performance Products , Inc. 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. 5).

Fig. 5

Conventional Pin Box

Extended 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.!

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

Fig. 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:

mentioned in

instruction #7

(Additional clearance may be needed for off road maneuvering and/or steep

D –

C + 2 > 6 as noted in

instruction #7

•

Block in front of and behind all trailer tires

With trailer leveled and on level ground measure from the ground to the king pin box, Dimension “A” in Fig. 7. Secondly, measure from the height of the inside of the truck bed to the ground, Dimension “B” in Fig. 7.

Dimensions “C” and “D” in Fig. 7 can be used to determine the amount of clearance over the side rails, as

inclines while turning).

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”

”

*MEASURED WITH TRAILER LEVEL,

ON LEVEL GROUND

FIG. 7

9. If a lube plate is to be used with a Elite Series Fifth Wheel it must be at least 12” in diameter. Cequent

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

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

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

If your truck is equipped with a plastic bed liner, t hen cutting or removal of the plastic bed liner will be

skip to page 6 for the rest of the

Elite Series

FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER HITCH assembly

Center of hole

Figure 8

TAILGATE

necessary for the proper installation and operation of the

Elite Series FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER HITCH.

Refer to the “Plastic Bed Liner Instructions” portion on this page for complete instructions on where to cut your plastic bed liner. If your truck is not

equipped with a plastic bed liner or if it has a spray in bed

liner, than you should use the instructions provided in the mounting kit for your specific truck and

Plastic Bed Liner Instructions:

1. Follow the mounting kit instructions for your specific vehicle.

2. Measure and mark the distances provided in Figure 8 for the correct areas to be cut out of your plastic bed liner.

3. Remove the plastic bed liner from your truck and cut out the marked areas with a saw or cutting device of your choice.

4. Reinstall the plastic bed liner.

5. Continue the rest of the

Elite Series FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER HITCH assembly.

Front of Truck

Center of hole

ELITE SERIES FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

200 lb

White Lithi

component terminology

17.00”

instructions for your specific vehicle

TOOLS

15/16" Socket & Open End Wrench Safety Glasses

-ft Torque Wrench 3/4” & 1-1/2” Box or End Wrenches 9/16” Socket or Open End Wrench 3/4” Socket 7/16” Socket or Open End Wrench Tape Measure

1. Check all the boxes for all the components listed in Figure 1 and become familiar with

2. Loosely assemble the two slider assemblies to the center section using 5/8-11 bolts and lock washers

NOTE A: Hole positions used in assembly will need to be made based on the head height measurements taken previously, calculated height closest to one of the following height dimensions: 15.75” (2 holes down), 17.0” (3rdholes down),

18.25” (bottom holes). DO NOT USE THE TOP HOLE.

See Figure 9.

NOTE B: The ears on the center section should be offset forward, if clearances allow.

See Figure 10. See mounting rail installation

3. Tighten 5/8” bolts in the center section to 170 ft-lbs.

Front of Truck

Hitch Height

DO NOT USE

15.75”

18.25”

um Grease & Wheel Grease

Ears

Center Section

Slider Assemblies

FORWARD OFFSET

Figure 9

REARWARD OFFSET

Figure 10

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