Reese 30158 User Manual [en, es, fr]

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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Gooseneck Hitch

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Chevy/GMC/Dodge 2500HD/3500HD

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 Gooseneck. (2) Save this Manual for future reference. (3) Pass on copies of Manual to any other user or owner of Gooseneck.

Rail kit sold separately

Kit # 30868

Vehicle Forward

NOTE: Hole Cover for use only when hitch ball (5) is

not being used.

PART QTY.

GOOSENECK ASSEMBLY

3/4" CONICAL WASHERS

2" x 3/4" HEX BOLT GRADE 8

SAFETY CHAIN HOLDERS

2-5/16" REESE POP-IN BALL

HOLE COVER

Fig. 1

1 4 4 2 1 1

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

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

3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………. P. 6

4. CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY…..P. 7

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 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). (See Fig. 2)

•Gross weight of trailer must not exceed 25,000 pounds.

•Pin weight must not exceed 6,250 pounds.

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

FACTORY TRAILER + FULL LIQUID

AND GAS TANKS + CARGO, ETC.

= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Fig. 2

1. Check Tow Ratings: Vehicle Tow Rating:_______________________.

REESE®Elite™ 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 gooseneck trailers only. Hitch applications other than recreational gooseneck trailers must be approved in writing by Cequent Performance

Products, Inc. Engineering Department.

3. Use only a SAE 2-5/16” hitchball with your REESE®Elite™Gooseneck Hitch.

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

Fig. 3

15-25%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

(PIN WEIGHT)

75-85%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

5. Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. recommends the use of long bed (8’) 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” greater than one-half the trailer width (“Y” in Fig.4)

RV Trailer

Fig. 4

Truck

Gooseneck Hitch Ball

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Gooseneck Hitch on or attempt to tow with a short

bed pickup truck that has a bed shorter than 6’!

6. The height of the coupler should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow approximately 6” 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

WARNING:

Approximately 6”

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.

7. Hitch height determination:

Connection for trailer wiring must be located at the side of the truck bed between the driver’s

With trailer leveled and on level ground measure from the ground to the coupler, Dimension “A” in Fig. 6. Secondly, measure from the height of the inside of the truck bed to the ground, Dimension “B” in Fig. 6. Dimensions “C” and “D” in Fig. 6 can be used to determine the amount of clearance over the side rails, as mentioned in instruction #6 (Additional clearance may be needed for off road maneuvering and/or steep 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”

D – C + 2” > 6” as noted in instruction #6.

*MEASURED WITH TRAILER LEVEL,

ON LEVEL GROUND

FIG. 6

WARNING:

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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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GOOSENECK ASSEMBLY

TOOLS

Safety Glasses 3-1/2” Hole Saw Impact Wrench Torque Wrench 1-1/8” Socket

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

2. For cutting pattern and rail installation refer to 30868N Instructions for Chevy applications OR 30852N Instructions for Dodge applications.

3. Place the REESE

3/4” conical washers(2), slide them into place through the slots found in the Gooseneck center

section(1).

4. Slide the gooseneck center section up around the holes found on the bottom of the Rails and loosely assemble

the hardware. Repeat this process for the remaining 3 bolts. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE HARDWARE AT THIS TIME.

Elite™Gooseneck Hitch under the truck (As shown in figure 7) using the 3/4” hex bolts(3) and

Vehicle Forward

Fig. 7

5 . Once the REESE®Elite™Gooseneck Hitch has been loosely assembled , locate the collar in the 3-1/2” hole that

was cut in step 2.

6. Once the top of the gooseneck receiver tube is located in the hole (See figure 8), then tighten the hardware to a torque of 180 ft/lbs, then the safety chains holder (see instruction manual for installation instructions) and 2-5/16” hitch ball may installed.

Installed gooseneck in

truck bed.

Vehicle Forward

Fig. 8

Installed safety chain holders

in truck bed.

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Gooseneck HITCH SYSTEM

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON TOWING

TOWING EQUIPMENT OWNERS: Make sure all operators of your equipment read and understand this information before towing. Save for reference. This will help you properly use and maintain your towing equipment. Refer to owner’s manuals for your tow vehicle, trailer and other parts of your towing system. Learn the capabilities and limitations of each part. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT and VERTICAL LOAD are the two most important items to consider. THESE WEIGHTS MUST NEVER EXCEED THE LOWEST RATING OF ANY PART OF YOUR TOWING SYSTEM. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT is the weight of the trailer plus cargo. Measure GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT by putting the fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. VERTICAL LOAD is the downward force exerted on the ball by the trailer coupler. Use a vehicle scale to measure VERTICAL LOAD with the fully loaded trailer on a level surface and the coupler at normal towing height.

TRAILER COUPLERS

The coupler should be smooth, clean and lightly lubricated. Adjust per coupler manufacturer’s instructions.

SAFETY CHAINS

Connect safety chains properly EVERY TIME YOU TOW. Attach securely through the chain loops provided so they can not bounce loose. Leave only enough slack to permit full turning. Too much slack may prevent chains from maintaining control if other connections separate.

TRAILER LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, ELECTRIC AND BREAKAWAY SWITCH CONNECTIONS

Make these safety-critical connections EVERY TIME YOU TOW, no matter how short the trip. Check operation, including electric brake manual control, before getting on the road.

OTHER USEFUL EQUIPMENT

AIR SPRINGS, AIR SHOCKS, or HELPER SPRINGS are useful for some applications. A TRANSMISSION COOLER may be necessary for heavy towing. Many states require TOWING MIRRORS on both sides.

TIRE INFLATION

Check often. Follow tow vehicle and trailer manufacturer’s recommendations.

CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT/REPLACE WORN PARTS Check ball, coupler, chains, and all other connections EVERY TIME YOU TOW. Re-check at fuel and rest stops.

NO PASSENGERS IN TRAILER!

Never allow people in the trailer while towing, under any circumstances.

TRAILER LOADING

Place heavy objects on the floor ahead of the axle. Balance the load side-to-side. Secure it to prevent shifting. NEVER load the trailer rear heavy. LOAD THE TRAILER HEAVIER IN THE FRONT, BUT NOT GREATER THAN TONGUE WEIGHT RATING OF THE HITCH.

DRIVING

The additional weight of a trailer affects acceleration, braking and handling. Allow extra time for passing, stopping, and changing lanes. A gooseneck trailer requires a large turning radius as the trailer tracks to the inside of turns. Severe bumps can damage your towing vehicle, hitch and trailer. Drive slowly on rough roads. STOP AND MAKE A THOROUGH INSPECTION IF ANY PART OF YOUR TOWING SYSTEM

STRIKES THE ROAD. CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE RESUMING TRAVEL.

WARNING DO NOT MODIFY. Do not tow one trailer behind another, which may cause loss of control. Failure to heed warnings and follow instructions

may result in serious personal injury or death, vehicle crash, and/or property damage.

NOTES

SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Cequent Performance Products, Inc. warrants its REESE®Elite™Gooseneck 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, Inc. mounting kit is used.

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

material or workmanship when presented to any Cequent Performance Products, Inc. dealer, Cequent

Performance Products, Inc. Warehouse or returned to factory. TRANSPORTATION CHARGES

PREPAID, at the address below. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PART(S) 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 REESE improper installation, or any use violative 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 claims court, or a federal district court.

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Gooseneck Hitch as a result of misuse, abuse, neglect, accident,

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