Slide number 6 – Pro Series 30092 FIFTH WHEEL SLIDERS User Manual

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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
welded foot (see figures 1, 11 and 12).

FRONT OF TOW VEHICLE

TOWING POSITION

figure 13

1. Position truck and trailer in a straight line on a flat, level area.
2. Place truck in “Park” with emergency brake “on”.
3. Block front and back of all trailer wheels.
4. Lower trailer landing gear so it is resting on firm ground.
5. Pull handle forward (see figure 14). Indicator pin should be

over red unlocked range near the green locked maneuvering
range (see figure 14).Spring pressure will press latch against
top of tube, the latch will lock into slot when the Pro Slider
moves to the maneuvering position (see figure 15).

6. Return to truck. Release emergency brake. Manually engage

trailer brake and pull truck forward until the Pro Slider stops

at bolt in foot (figure 12) and latch engages in

maneuvering position (see figure 15).

MOVE TO MANEUVERING POSITION

Figure 14

7. Perform “PUSH TEST” as follows:

1. Manually engage trailer brakes from truck cab.
2. Back truck into trailer against trailer wheel blocks.
3. If the slider does not move, latch has engaged tubes

and the slider should be locked in maneuvering position.

4. If the slider does move, latch has not engaged tubes.

DO NOT TOW!. Repeat steps 1 - 7 above.

8. Again, place truck in “Park” with emergency brake “on”.
9. Examine warning label. Indicator pin should now be over the green range

on the left side of the warning label (see figure 15). If indicator pin is over
red range on warning label, latch has not engaged tubes. DO NOT TOW!
Repeat steps 1- 7 above.

10. After successfully performing above steps, fully raise trailer

landing gear (See trailer manual).

11. Remove and store all trailer wheel blocks.

MOVE FROM TOWING TO MANEUVERING POSITION

MANEUVERING POSITION

Figure 15

Indicator pin

WARNING:

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

To avoid death or serious injury:

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

•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!

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