Reese 50024 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Cequent Performance Products, Inc.

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QTY

Pasengers side assy.

Drivers side assy.

Bent Handle

Cotter pin, 1/4" x 1-1/2"

Warning label

Indicator pin, 1/4" x 2"

Slider tube

Handle Grip

Straight Handle

Roll Pin, 1/4" x 1"

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

REESE™ Fifth Wheel Slider

PLYMOUTH, MI

DEALER/INSTALLER:

(1) Provide this Manual to end user. (2) Physically demonstrate sliding procedures in this Manual to end user. (3) Have end user demonstrate that he/she understands procedures.

END USER:

(1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use this REESE™ Fifth Wheel Slider. (2) Save this Manual for future reference. (3) Pass on copies of Manual to any other user or owner of a REESE™ Fifth Wheel Slider. (4) Never remove Fifth Wheel Slide warning decal as shown on the cover of this manual. If damaged, contact Cequent Performance Products, Inc. (1-888-521-0510) for free replacement decals.

NOTE: This product is rated at 20,000 lbs gross trailer wt. and 5,000 lbs vertical pin wt. Do not exceed the tow vehicle manufactures towing rating. Do not exceed the rating of the fifth wheel hitch you are using.

(8) Handle Grip

NOTE: This Fifth Wheel slider will

position your Fifth Wheel hitch 11”

rearward. This HOWEVER does NOT guarantee clearance between your truck cab and the trailer.

(4) Cotter pin in tube

(4) Cotter pin

(7) Slider Tube

Figure 1

(1) Passengers side slide assembly

(3) Bent Handle

(4) Cotter pin

(4) Cotter pin in tube

(5) Warning label

(2) Drivers side slide assembly

(9) Straight Handle

(10) Roll Pin

(6) Indicator pin

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

(OVER)

WARNING:

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

WARNING:

Slide hitches that are not properly locked can suddenly move and kill you!

To avoid death or serious injury:

•Never place any part of your body in the truck bed or between the truck and the trailer unless each and every one of the following conditions are met :

1. Truck is in park with emergency brake on, and

2. All trailer wheels are blocked on each side of wheel.

•Always perform “push test” or “pull test” by following the instructions in this manual.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

1. Fifth wheel trailers are typically designed for use with long bed (8 foot) trucks. These trucks provide ample turning clearance between the truck cab and trailer front. Short bed trucks (less than 8 ft.) require additional turning clearance to avoid truck cab or trailer damage during normal turns. This is best accomplished through the use of

a trailer pin box extension (see Figure 2). Cequent Performance Products, Inc. suggest the use of a minimum of a

13 inch pin box extension to be able to comfortably make normal turning maneuvers with a short bed truck. Contact your trailer manufacturer or Cequent Performance Products, Inc. for pin box extension options.

Turning clearance is reduced when towing with a short bed truck! This can result in the trailer striking the inside of the truck bed. Always monitor the truck cab and the trailer clearance during turns. Failure to do so could result in significant property damage.

2. The REESE™ FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER is designed to be used with Cequent Performance Products, Inc. Fifth WHEEL installations only. These installations are described in the Cequent Performance Products, Inc. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BASE RAIL MOUNTING KIT (P/N 30035 or 30095). These instructions specify

the exact placement of the base rails in relation to the rear truck axle for most current pickup trucks. See your

REESE™ dealer for other installation instructions.

Conventional Pin Box

Figure 2

CAUTION:

Trailer Pin Box Extension

WARNING: Never tow trailers on the highway or at high speed conditions with SLIDER in the Maneuvering Position (rearward of the rear axle)! Towing with the trailer king pin rearward of the rear truck axle can affect weight distribution and may interfere

with the towing vehicle’s handling and response characteristics. Poor handling

and response characteristics could result in death or serious injury.

3. The REESE™ FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER provides additional turning clearance for low speed, off-highway maneuvering such as backing a fifth wheel trailer into a tight camp site. This is done by sliding the hitch 11 inches rearward of its normal Towing Position (Figure 3) to a Maneuvering Position (Figure 4). This places the trailer king pin behind the rear truck axle.

Figure 3

Figure 4

KING PIN CENTER

Rear Axle

In this figure, the REESE™ FIFTH Wheel Slider is positioned in the Towing Position. Note that a 13-1/2" pin box extension has been used. This is the only position you should use when towing!

Rear Axle

In this figure, the REESE™ FIFTH Wheel Slider is positioned in the Maneuvering Position. Note that a 13-1/2" pin box extension has been

used. The maneuvering Position should only be

used at a low speed, when high maneuverability

KING PIN CENTER

is needed!

Figure 5

Rule of thumb: The distance from the back of the

truck cab to the center of the king

pin(“X” in Figure 5), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half the trailer width (“Y” in Figure 5)

WARNING: Never tow trailers on the highway or at high speed conditions with the SLIDER in the Maneuvering Position (rearward of the rear axle)! Towing with the trailer king pin rearward of the rear truck axle can affect weight distribution and may

interfere with the towing vehicle’s handling and response characteristics. Poor

handling and response characteristics could result in death or serious injury.

4. Due to the heavy duty nature of the REESE™ FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER assembly, the assembly may not slide by hand when installed, especially if base rails are not parallel and centered. Rails should be installed so that the center lines of each rail are (21 15/16”) apart (see Figure 6). Diagonal dimensions "x" and "y” (as depicted in Figure 6) should be within 0.1 inch (1/8”) of each other. If this alignment is not met, loosen hardware and realign base rails. Re-torque hardware per

base rail instructions after base rails are properly aligned.

Figure 6

Base rails in truck bed, refer to instruction manual.

(21-15/16”)

INSTALLATION

1. These instructions should be used to mount the REESE™ FIFTH Wheel Slider. Care and attention to detail will

ensure a quick, safe and quality installation. Check parts against Figure 1 to become familiar with kit.

2. Before installing REESE™ FIFTH Wheel Slider,

the leaf spring must be greased as shown using

white lithium grease or equivalent (see Figure 7). For best results, use aerosol white lithium grease with a spray nozzle extension. Make sure entire underside of spring is coated! Repeat this application monthly during use.

3. Before setting the REESE™ FIFTH Wheel Slider into the bed of the pickup. Insert the bent handle(3) through drivers side assembly(2) (driver’s side of towing vehicle) and then through passengers side slide assembly(1). Slide straight handle(9) over bent handle(3). Install roll pin(10). See Figure 8. It may be easier to lay the handles on a firm surface to install the roll pin. Then insert the handle into the drivers and passengers assemblies. When installing handle grip(8), rotate it so the molded finger areas align for your use. Either left hand or right hand usage.

4. Set the REESE™ FIFTH Wheel Slider into base rails and pin in position as shown in Figure 9 below.

Aerosol white lithium

grease spray with nozzle

extension

Slip Ring

Figure 8

Figure 7

Safety label facing driver side.

Leaf spring

Slide Upright

Slide Tube

WARNING:

Pull pin spring clips must

be on the outside of base rail

as shown. (Spring clips

installed on the inside of

base rail will not allow Slider

Figure 9

to move far enough to lock).

Sliders that are not properly

BASE RAIL

locked can suddenly move

and cause serious injury or

death.

5. Loosely assemble head support to REESE™ FIFTH Wheel Slider at desired height.

NOTE: Bottom position may not be used on all hitch models. Use the cotter pin(4) and indicator pin(6) to trap handle(3) in

place as shown. Be sure pin is installed in handle as shown. Install so that the indicator pin goes through the bottom side of the latch casting and is in the slot of the casting. (See Figure 11).

6. Snug up all bolts and nuts. Torque 1/2” bolts to 85 ft. lb.

Cotter pin (4) On back side

Figure 11

Cotter pin (4). On back inside.

Figure 10

Indicator pin (6)

SLIDE TUBE

Indicator pin (6) below latch casting.

7. Coat top surface of slide tube and roller holes in each slider assembly with all purpose grease or Teflon lube, use as needed (see Figure 12). Repeat this application monthly during use.

LEAF SPRING

ROLLER

LATCH

SLIDE TUBE

LOCK WASHER & BOLT

ROLLERS

Figure 12

Figure 13

WELD ON FOOT

BOLT ON FOOT

END CAP

WARNING:

Slide hitches that are not properly locked can suddenly move and kill you!

To avoid death or serious injury:

•Never place any part of your body in the truck bed or between the truck and the trailer unless each and every one of the following conditions are met :

1. Truck is in park with emergency brake on, and

2. All trailer wheels are blocked on each side of wheel.

•Always perform “push test” or “pull test” by following the instructions in this manual.

TOWING POSITION

Indicator pin (6)

Leaf spring on latch cam keeps latch from disengaging. Hitch can not move rearward with latch engaged. Rearward load forces latch further into slot. Hitch can not move forward due to bolt on foot (shown in Figure 13).

Figure 14

FRONT OF TOW VEHICLE

MOVE FROM TOWING TO MANEUVERING POSITION

1. Position truck and trailer in a straight line on a flat, level area.

2. Place truck in “Park” with emergency brake “on”.

3. Pull handle (3) forward (see Figure 15). If handle (3) is hard to move it may be wedged into the latching hole in the slider tube (7). This can be

remedied by slightly moving the truck back and forth until the handle (3)

moves freely.

4. Indicator pin (6) should be over the red unlocked range near the green locked maneuvering range (see Figure 15). Spring pressure will press latch against top of tube, the latch will lock into slot when the REESE™ FIFTH Wheel Slider moves to the maneuvering position (see Figure 16).

5. Return to truck. Release emergency brake. Manually engage trailer brake and pull truck forward until REESE™ FIFTH Wheel Slider stops at weld on foot (Figure 13) and latch engages in maneuvering position (see Figure 16).

6. Perform “PUSH TEST” as follows: A. Manually engage trailer brakes from truck cab. B. Back truck into trailer. C. If Slider does not move, latch has engaged tubes (7)

and Slider should be locked in maneuvering position.

D. If Slider does move, latch has not engaged tubes (7). DO NOT TOW!! Repeat steps 1 - 6 above until the latch has engaged the tubes (7).

7. Examine warning label (5). Indicator pin (6) should now be over the green range on the left side of the warning label (5) (see Figure 16). If indicator pin (6) is over the red range on warning label (5), latch has not engaged tubes (7). DO NOT TOW!! Repeat steps 1- 6 above.

Figure 16

MOVE TO MANEUVERING POSITION

Figure 15

Indicator pin (6)

MANEUVERING POSITION

FRONT OF TOW VEHICLE

WARNING:

Slide hitches that are not properly locked can suddenly move and kill you!

To avoid death or serious injury:

•Never place any part of your body in the truck bed or between the truck and the trailer unless each and every one of the following conditions are met :

1. Truck is in park with emergency brake on, and

2. All trailer wheels are blocked on each side of wheel.

•Always perform “push test” or “pull test” by following the instructions in this manual.

MOVE FROM MANEUVERING TO TOWING POSITION

FRONT OF TOW VEHICLE

1. Position truck and trailer in a straight line on a flat, level area.

2. Place truck in “Park” with emergency brake “on”.

Indicator pin (6)

3. Push handle (3) rearward (see Figure 17). If handle (3) is hard to move it may be wedged into the latching hole in the slider tube (7). This can be remedied by slightly moving the truck back and forth until the

handle (3) moves freely.

4. Indicator pin (6) should be over the red unlocked range near the green locked towing range (see Figure 17).Spring pressure will press latch against top of tube (7), the latch will lock into slot when the REESE™ FIFTH Wheel Slider moves to the towing position (see Figure 18).

5. Return to truck. Release emergency brake. Manually engage trailer brake and back truck rearward until REESE™ FIFTH Wheel Slider stops near the bolt on foot (Figure 12) and the latch engages in the towing position (see Figure 18).

6. Perform “PULL TEST” as follows:

MOVE TO TOWING POSITION

A. Manually engage trailer brakes from truck cab. Pull truck ahead. B. If Slider does not move, the latch has engaged the tubes (7) and Slider should be locked in the towing position. C. If Slider does move, the latch has not engaged the tubes (7). DO NOT TOW!. Repeat steps 1 - 6 above until the latch has engaged the tube (7).

7. Examine the warning label (5). Indicator pin (6) should now be over the green range on the right side of the warning label (5) (see Figure 18). If the indicator (6) pin is over the red range on the warning label (5), the latch has

not the engaged the tubes (7). DO NOT TOW! Repeat steps 1- 6 above.

FRONT OF TOW VEHICLE

Figure 17

Indicator pin (6)

TOWING POSITION

Figure 18

WARNING:

Slide hitches that are not properly locked can suddenly move and kill you!

To avoid death or serious injury:

•Never place any part of your body in the truck bed or between the truck and the trailer unless each and every one of the following conditions are met :

1. Truck is in park with emergency brake on, and

2. All trailer wheels are blocked on each side of wheel.

•Always perform “push test” or “pull test” by following the instructions in this manual.

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Cequent Performance Products, Inc. warrants its REESE™ FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, ordinary wear and tear excepted, for 5 years of ownership to the original consumer purchaser when a Cequent Performance Products, Inc. mounting kit is used.

Products used by professional haulers are subject to Cequent Performance Products, Inc. limited One (1) year warranty.

Cequent Performance Products, Inc. will replace free of charge any part(s) which prove(s) defective in material or workmanship when presented to any Cequent Performance Products, Inc. dealer (consult local telephone directory) or Cequent Performance Products, Inc. warehouse, or when returned to the factory, TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID, at the address below. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PARTS 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 instruction 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, a state court, or a federal district court.

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FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER as a result of misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or any use violative of the

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