Reese 30845 User Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

PART QTY.

1. BASE ASSEMBLY 1

2. PLASTIC COVER 1

3. HANDLE "A" 2

4. HANDLE "B" 2

5. 1" JAM NUT 4

6. TAB WASHER 4

7. 3/16" LINCH PIN 6

8. ANCHOR BUSHING 4

9. ANCHOR TEE PIN 4

10. PRIMER 1

Signature Series

Gooseneck

2

5

7

3

4

3

6

1

10

4

8

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

9

Fig. 1

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. 5–10

3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS P. 11

4. BEFORE TOWING INSTRUCTIONS & MAINTENANCE P 12

5. IMPORTANT INFORMATION P. 13

4. CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P. 14

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.

1. Check Tow Ratings:

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

Fig. 2

Vehicle Tow Rating:_______________________. Signature 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 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’ Engineering Department.

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

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

FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER

TANKS + CARGO, ETC.

= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Fig. 3

15-25%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

(PIN WEIGHT)

75-85%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

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

Fig. 4

6. The height of the coupler 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. 5). Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.

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.

Do Not install this Signature Series Gooseneck Hitch on or attempt to tow with a short bed pickup truck that has a bed shorter than 6 ft.!

Fig. 5

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)

Y

RV Trailer

Truck

Gooseneck Hitch Ball

X

WARNING:

Approximately 6 Inches

Level Trailer

CAUTION:

7. Hitch height determination: With trailer leveled and on level ground measure from the ground to the coupler, 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

mentioned in instruction #6 (Additional clearance may be needed for off road maneuvering and/or steep

inclines while turning). 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 noted in instruction #6.

B

C

A

D

*MEASURED WITH TRAILER LEVEL,

ON LEVEL GROUND

FIG. 7

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

Signature Series GOOSENECK ASSEMBLY

TOOLS Safety Glasses Chisel Impact Wrench Hammer 1-1/2” Box or End Wrenches or socket White Lithium Grease

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

2. Lube all 4 Anchor Bushing with white

lithium grease. Do this by spraying or manually applying the grease to the inside of the Anchor Bushing. See Figure 8.

Lube Locations

White Lithium Grease

Fig. 8

Anchor Bushing

3. Loosely assemble the four anchor bushings to the base of the Signature Series Gooseneck Hitch using the 1” jam nuts and tab washers.

See Figure 9.

Tab Washer

1” Jam Nut

Tab Washer

1” Jam Nut

Signature Series Gooseneck Hitch

1” Jam Nut

Tab Washer

Anchor Bushing

1” Jam Nut

Tab Washer

1” Jam Nut

Anchor

Tab Washer

Base of

Fig. 9

Bushing

Gooseneck Hitch

Anchor Bushing