Reese 30867 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Product No.

R20- Fifth Wheel Hitch

You cantake it with you.

DEALER/INSTALLER:

(1) Provide this Manual to end user. (2) Physically demonstrate hitching and unhitching

procedures in this Manual to end user.

(3) Have end user demonstrate that he/she

understands procedures.

HANDLE

30867

Plymouth MI

END USER:

(1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use hitch. (2) Save this Manual and Hitch Warning Hang Tag for future reference. (3) Pass on copies of Manual and Hitch Warning Hang Tag to any other

user or owner of hitch.

(4) Never remove hitch warning decals as shown on the cover of this

manual. If damaged, contact Reese (1-888-521-0510 or www.reeseprod.com) for free replacement.

JAWS TO HOLD KINGPIN

HEAD ASSEMBLY

LUBE PLATE

RAMP

SIDE BRACKETS

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

WARNING:

Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious injury!

INDEX

1. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER P. 2

2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS P. 4

3. BEFORE EACH TRIP P. 5

4. HITCHING PROCEDURE P. 5

5. PULL TEST P. 8

6. UNHITCHING PROCEDURE P. 8

7. MAINTENANCE P. 9

8. REESE FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P. 9

GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH TRUCK AND TRAILER

WARNING:

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. 1)

Gross weight of trailer must not exceed 20,000 pounds. King pin weight must not exceed 5,000 pounds (See Fig. 2). If in doubt have king pin weight measured by

qualified facility.

Fig. 1

1. Reese 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 Reese’s Engineering Department.

2. Use only a SAE 2-inch king pin with your Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch.

3. Approximately 15%-25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight). See Fig 2.

GROSS TRAILER

Fig. 2

(PIN WEIGHT)

FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER TANKS + CARGO, ETC.

= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

15-25%

WEIGHT

GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

75-85%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

4. Trucks come in many different configurations. Reese hitches are designed for use in light trucks such as the Ford FSeries, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Reese recommends the use of long bed (8ft) 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. 3), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half the trailer width (“Y” in Fig.3)

RV TRAILER

Fig. 3

TRUCK

KING PIN

5. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Reese recommends the trailer be equipped with an extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning clearance (See trailer manufacturer for options) (See Fig. 4). It also may be helpful to add a Reese Slider for increased turning clearance for low speed, nonhighway maneuvering.

Fig. 4

Conventional Pin Box

Extended Pin Box

6. The height of the hitch and the pin box 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.

Fig. 5

Approximately 6 Inches

Level Trailer

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