B&W Trailer Hitches Turnoverball Model 1384 (Dodge) - Manual (Page 5)

Drill the holes. From under the bed, use a drill and a
9/16" drill bit to drill through the bed using the 9/16"
holes in the safety chain bracket as a guide. Due to
truck geometry, the holes will need to be drilled at a
slight angle.
Install the U−bolts. From the top side of the truck bed,
drop a U−bolt in each set of holes.
Add springs. Place a conical spring over each leg of
the U−bolts and secure with a ½" lock nut, see figure
E1. Tighten the lock nut until the nut is flush with the
end of the U−bolt.
INSTALL SAFETY CHAIN U−BOLTS
INSTALL FRAME STICKER
Place handle sticker. Locate the latch handle sticker
provided with your instruction packet. Apply the
sticker to the frame in the driver side wheel well. Align
the left edge of the sticker with the latch handle and
top and bottom edges of the sticker with the frame .
Re−attach exhaust bracket. If the exhaust was
un−attached, Pull the exhaust back up to the exhaust
bracket and re−attach. We recomend using soap and
water to lubricate the "pin" and the rubber hanger which
attach the exhaust hanger to aid in re−attachment.
Replace spare tire and heatshield. If the spare tire
and/or the heatshield was removed prior to installing
the hitch, replace it at this time.
Modify fender liner. If a fender liner is present that
restricts the movement of the handle, it is
recommended that it be modified by cutting a relief
slot or hole to allow the handle to move freely. If the
liner was removed for installation, reinstall at this time.
Retract the pin. Pull the handle out all the way until it
stops then slide it toward the cab. The handle should
stay in this position. The latch should only be put in
this open position when inverting the 2−5/16" ball or
installing a B&W towing accessory.
PREPARE FOR TOWING
1.
2.
3.
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Operating the tow vehicle while the latch is in the
open position may allow the handle to come into
contact with the rear tire. This may damage the tire
or the handle and could lead to serious injury or
death.
Lubricate 2−5/16" ball. Apply a light coating of grease
to the corners on the square shank of the 2−5/16" ball..
Check latch pin engagement. When installed
properly, the latch pin mechanism should pass
through both sides of the ball socket. With the ball
removed, push handle toward the rear of the truck
until the handle retracts and the latch pin engages.
Visually inspect the ball socket and check to be sure
the latch pin has passed completely through the
socket. Make a mark on the latching mechanism
where indicated in figure G1 to show where the
latching mechanism should be when the pin is
correctly positioned in the ball socket. Retract the
pin, replace the ball, and re−engage the pin. Check
the marked location on the latching mechanism. If the
mark is in the same location as when the mark was
made, then the latch pin has gone completely through
the ball socket.
Failure of the pin to engage the ball and hitch
properly could result in a loss of attachment
between the trailer and the tow vehicle
Always be sure that latch pin is fully engaged in the
socket before towing.
Inspect hardware connections before towing to be
sure that they are secure..
Measure and determine turning clearance with cab
before towing unfamiliar trailers. Additional products
for increasing turning clearance are available from
B&W.
When inverting the ball, inspect the ball’s relationship
with the truck’s differential and drive line to insure
proper clearance. DO NOT INVERT THE BALL
WHEN HAULING HEAVY LOADS ON 2 WHEEL
DRIVE TRUCKS. A plug for the socket is available
from B&W so that the ball may be removed and the
socket may be covered when hauling heavy loads.
Periodically grease the corners on the square shank of
the 2−5/16" ball.
5.
6.
FIGURE E1: View looking up at center section.
FIGURE G1: View under bed looking up at center section.
Copyright 2013, B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1314 − 10 26 2013
CENTER SECTION
LATCH PIN
MARK
LOCATION
BALL SOCKET