Reese 30852 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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5/8”-11 X 1 3/4” BUTTON HEAD SCREW

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.

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vehicle

anual for future reference.

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

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

6 7

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

WARNING:

1.GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER

P. 2-4

fifth wheel hitch

= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Vehicle Tow Rating:

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. 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:

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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:__________________.

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Elite

Series Fifth Wheel Hitch.

er weight should be on

gure

Figure 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 trucks

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

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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

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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!

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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