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
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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)
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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:
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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
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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
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