Warning – Pro Series 30118 20K FIFTH WHEEL User Manual

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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. CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS THREE 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 5000 pounds (See Fig. 2). If in doubt have king
pin weight measured by qualified facility.

FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER TANKS + CARGO, ETC.

= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Fig. 1

1. This hitch is designed for use with recreational fifth wheel trailers only. Hitch applications other than recreational

fifth wheel trailers must be approved in writing by Towing Product’s Engineering Department.

2. Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with this Fifth Wheel Hitch.
3. Approximately 15%-25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight). See Fig. 2.

Fig. 2

30118IN 29JULY09B

PCN12190

15-25%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

(PIN WEIGHT)

75-85%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT