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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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5/8”-11 X 1 3/4” BUTTON HEAD SCREW
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MOUNTING KIT
2010-CURRENT Dodge 2500 & 3500
DEALER/INSTALLER:
(1) Read all instructions before installation
(2) Provide this Manual to end user.
END USER:
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(2) Pass on copies of Manual to any other user or owner of Hitch.
Front of
vehicle
anual for future reference.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.
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2
3
4
5
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7
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BASE RAIL FRAME 1
PUCK
TRIM RING
PUCK PLUG 4
CLAMPING BRACKET 3
1/2”-13 X 6 1/ 2” GRA DE 5 HE X HEA D B OLT 8
1/2” LOCK WAS HE R 8
5/8” LOCK WAS HE R 4
PASS. REAR CLAMPING BRACKE 1
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WARNING:
1.GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER
P. 2-4
G
fifth wheel hitch
= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT
Vehicle Tow Rating:
4.A
15%
25% of trail
hitch (Pin Weight)(
Fi
3
)
15-25%
Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury!
INDEX
2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS P. 5-9
3. CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P. 10
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 towing.
•Trailer and its contents together must not exceed truck, hitch and/or trailer tow
ratings.
•Tow 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).
(Figure 2)
•
ross weight of trailer must not exceed
•King pin weight must not exceed fifth wheel rating (Figure 3). If in doubt have king
pin weight measured by a qualified technician.
rating.
FACTORY TRAILER + FULL LIQUID
AND GAS TANKS + CARGO, ETC.
Figure 2
1. Check Tow Ratings:
®
™
REESE
Gross Trailer Weight (Figure 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” kingpin with your REESE
Elite
pproximately
_______________________.
Series Hitch Rating:__________________.
®
™
Elite
Series Fifth Wheel Hitch.
-
er weight should be on
gure
.
Figure 3
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, Inc. hitches are designed for use in light trucks
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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such as the Dodge Ram. 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 Figure 4), should be approximately 4” greater than one-half
the trailer width (“Y” in Figure 4)
RV TRAILER
Figure 4
6. If a short bed pickup (less than 8’ but longer than 6’) is to be used for towing, Cequent Performance Products, Inc. recommends
the trailer be equipped with an extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning clearance (See trailer manufacturer
for options) (Figure 5). It also may be helpful to add a REESE
for low speed, non-highway maneuvering.
Figure 5
Conventional Pin Box
TRUCK
®
™
Elite
Series Slider (Part # 30070) for increased turning clearance
Extended Pin Box
KING PIN
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’ unless trailer is equipped with a Sidewinder
pin box!
TM
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. (Figure 6). Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.
Figure 6
Approximately 6”
Level Trailer
CAUTION:
The measurements above are guidelines. Ifyourmeasurements are close to these numbers re-check clearances. I
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:
A
•
Block in front of and behind all trailer tires
With trailer level and on level ground measure from the ground to the king pin box (“A” in Figure 7). Secondly measure the
height of the inside of the truck bed (“B” in Figure 7). Determine the amount of clearance over the side rails ( “C” and “D” in
Figure 7), as mentioned in step 7.
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 in step 7.
B
®
9. If a lube plate is to be used with a REESE
Products, Inc. offers this optional lube plate as part # 83001.
™
Elite
Series fifth wheel it must be at least 12” in diameter. Cequent Performance
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
C
Figure 7
D
*MEASURED WITH TRAILER LEVEL,
ON LEVEL GROUND
•Check that the trailer landing gear are resting on firm ground
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIFTH WHEEL INSTALLATION
CAUTION!
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TOOLS
3/8” Allen socket Ratchet
18mm socket 200 lb-ft Torque Wrench
3/4” Hex socket 3-1/4” Hole Saw OR 3-1/4” Knockout Punch
Read page 2-4 of these instructions before starting installation. Failure to do so could result in significant vehicle damage!
1. The following instructions should be used to mount the fifth wheel. Care and attention to detail will ensure a quick
quality installation. Check parts against parts list to become familiar with parts in kit. (Figure 1)
WARNING:
If the truck is raised, be sure that the truck is properly blocked and restrained to prevent the truck from falling.
Failure to do so may result in the truck suddenly falling, causing death or serious injury.
2. Use only Cequent Performance Products, Inc. supplied bolts, nuts, and washers to install this kit. All bolts and nuts
are Grade 5 unless specified otherwise.
3. These instructions are intended for a specific group of trucks. Each frame bracket must be bolted to the vehicle
frame with two bolts.
CAUTION:
These instructions are guidelines only. Actual installation is the responsibility of the installer and the owner.
Always measure truck and trailer before installing hitch to be sure that there is clearance at the cab and at the
bumper to allow for turns.
4. Using the drivers side edge of the bed corrugation, find the center of the truck bed. Measure the locations of the
holes that will need to be cut using Figure 8 (long bed application) or Figure 9 (short bed application). If a plastic
drop-in bed liner is used cut 19” X 4” slots in liner measured from center of holes in truck bed. Remove plastic bed
liner if applicable . Spray-in bed liners and bed mats less than ¼” thick will work with normal installation
instructions. Note: Consult installer for recommended curing time on spray-in liner before cutting holes through
®
™
Elite
bed. If the REESE
Series slider fifth wheel assembly is used, then see fifth wheel slider assembly instructions
for slot cut dimensions.
CAUTION:
Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel/brake lines, structural
members, etc. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer
changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.
5. Drill 1/8” pilot hole in truck bed per measurements. With hole saw or knockout punch to enlarge hole to 3-1/4”.
Plastic bed liner will need to be removed before drilling or punching out. Bed liner will need to be cut as noted in
general instruction #4 on page 5. Optional: Spray under coating around 3-1/4” holes to prevent rusting.
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3-1/4"
15
OPTIONAL GOOSENECK
4 PLACE
13"
3"
2"
Tailgate
(open)
3-1/2”
OPTIONAL GOOSENECK
KIT #30158
BEDLINER OPTION
DASHED LINES
REPRESENT OPTIONAL
CUTOUT FOR ARCHES
WITH BEDLINER ONLY
19"
15"
46-1/16"
30"
15"
13" 36-11/16"
Fig 8 – Long Bed (8’)
Locate center
of truck bed
3-1/2”
KIT #30158
BEDLINER OPTION
DASHED LINES
REPRESENT OPTIONAL
CUTOUT FOR ARCHES
WITH BEDLINER ONLY
3-1/4"
4 PLACES
30"
13"
19"
13" 34-11/16"
3"
2"
44-1/16"
Fig 9 - Short Bed (6’)
"
15"
Tailgate
(open)
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6. Remove ground wire from the frame. Use an 18mm socket to remove all of the bed bolts. Then raise and support
F
F
between the hat channels
Lift and
the rear hat channel as shown so that it
the truck bed.
7. Insert base rails as shown in the following steps (Figures 10 through 13). Refasten truck bed bolts after rails are
inserted. Torque bed bolts to 75 ft. lbs.
Front Hat Channel
Exhaust
r
a
m
e
m
Fuel
Cell
Rear Hat Channel
r
a
e
Figure 10
Step 1 : Slide the base rail system in
.
position it so that it rests on the frame.
Axle
Forward
Axle
Step 2 : Position the base rail system near
rests evenly on both sides of the frame.
Front Hat Channel
Exhaust
Fuel
Cell
Rear Hat Channel
Figure 11
8. Loosely attach clamping brackets (5) to frame using 1/2” x 6.5” hex head bolts (6) and 1/2” lock washers (7). Hand
tighten keeping the flat portion of the bracket even on the bottom of the frame. (Figure 12). Be sure that the rail
holes align with holes in the bed.
Forward
5
7
6
Figure 12
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9. Repeat for other side of truck. (Figure 13).
7
10
5
6
6
7
Figure 13
NOTE: Tighten both sides simultaneously to keep brackets even. The bolts (6) should be
tightened to 75 ft-lbs.
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10. From inside the truck bed, attach pucks (2) and trim rings (4) to rails (1) using button head screw (8) and lock
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12.Install
REESE
®
Elite
Series
fifth wheel
per hitch assembly instructions
washer (9) (Figure 14). Tighten to 110ft.lbs. torque.
WARNING:
DO NOT lubricate threads. It may cause bolt failure.
Figure 14
8
2
3
11. Insert puck plugs (2) (as shown) whenever pucks are not in use. (Figure 15)
13. Make sure all 1/2" bolts are torqued to 75 ft. lbs., 5/8” bolts are torqued to 110 ft. lbs, and bed bolts are torqued
to 75 ft. lbs.
14. Re-attach ground wire.
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Truck Bed
4
Puck Assembly
Figure 15
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NOTES
Performance Products, Inc
Warehouse or returned to factory. TRANSPORTATION CHARGES
SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Hitches - Custom Receivers
®
Cequent Performance Products, Inc. warrants the REESE
™
Elite
Series Fifth Wheel Hitch Mounting Kits 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 purchase r when a Cequent
®
™
Elite
Performance Products, Inc. REESE
Series Fifth Wheel Hitch 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
.
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
™
Elite
Series Fifth Wheel Hitch Mounting Kits as a result of misuse, abuse,
neglect, accident, 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.
Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
47912 Halyard Drive
Suite 100
Plymouth, Michigan 48170
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