Pro Series 30118 20K FIFTH WHEEL - Manual (Page 4)

WARNING:
Do Not use this hitch for towing a trailer with a pin box that could come into contact with
or interfere with the latch for the hitch handle when turning! (See Fig. 6) If the pin box
contacts the hitch handle or its latch when turning, the trailer may become unhitched.
BOTTOM OF PIN BOX
KING PIN
LATCH
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
•Connection for trailer wiring should be in the side of the truck bed between the driver’s
seat and the wheel well for the back truck axle
•Installation of connection rearward of the wheel well may result in user placing body
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t k d t il WHENEVER POSSIBLE AVOID PUTTING BODY UNDER
FIG. 6
between truck and trailer. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, AVOID PUTTING BODY UNDER
TRAILER OR BETWEEN TRUCK AND TRAILER!
•If you need to place any part of your body under trailer or between truck and trailer:
• All trailer tires MUST be blocked in front and behind each tire AND
• Trailer landing gear MUST be resting on firm ground AND
• Truck MUST be stationary, in park, with emergency brake on!
1. Reference Fig. 19 on back page. Numbers in parentheses refer to parts in Fig. 19.
2. 5th Wheel Kit is contained in multiple cartons. Unpack and become familiar with parts on parts list.
3. Place two base rails (28) across bed of truck (See Fig. 7). Select one leg (22) and place tabs through the middle set of
rectangular slots in the base rails. Slip long pull pins (25) through holes in base rails from the outside in as shown so the
cotter pins are on the inside of the base rails. Repeat for other leg. Secure pull pins with spring retaining pins (26).
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Fig. 7
BASERAILS
4. Select head support (17) and install on leg aligning holes for hitch height desired. (Lowest position
13" highest 17"). Install four 1/2-13 x 4.5" Hex bolts (21), (with heads toward inside as shown) and lock nuts (20).
5. Torque 1/2" nuts to 75 lb. ft.
6. Install base rails and mounting brackets as described in their instructions. Additional instructions on page 10.
30118IN 29JULY09B PCN12190 ©2009 CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS PRINTED IN XXXX
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WARNING
Base rails must be bolted through the floor of the pickup to the brackets that attach to
the truck frame. DO NOT INSTALL BY FASTENING TO THE FLOOR OF THE PICKUP BOX
ONLY. The floor alone is not strong enough to carry the loads imposed by the trailer.