Draw-Tite 9480 HIDE-A-GOOSE FIFTH WHEEL ADAPTER - Manual (Page 3)

5. Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Performance Products hitches are designed for use in light trucks
such as the Ford F-Series, the Chevy Silverado , Dodge Ram and the Toyota Tundra. Cequent Performance Products
recommends the use of long bed (8ft) trucks for the best combination in truck - trailer turning clearance.
Rule of thumb: The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck
axle (“X” in Fig. 4), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half
the trailer width (“Y” in Fig.4)
RV TRAILER
Figure 4
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Y
6. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Cequent Performance Products
recommends the trailer be equipped with a minimum 13” extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning
clearance (See trailer manufacturer for options) (See Fig. 5).
KING PIN
TRUCK
X
Figure 5
Conventional Pin Box Extended Pin Box
WARNING:
Do Not install this fifth wheel hitch on or attempt to tow with a short bed pickup
truck that has a bed shorter than 6 ft.! Doing so could result in vehicle damage,
Serious injury, or Death
7. The height of the hitch and the pin box should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow
approximately 6 inches clearance between the top of the pickup walls and the underside of the front of the trailer for pitch and
roll of the trailer. (See Fig. 6). For off road use allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer.
Approximately 6 Inches
Figure 6
pp y
Level Trailer
CAUTION:
The measurements above are guidelines. If your measurements are close to these numbers re-check
clearances. If vehicle and/or trailer has any added bed vicinity accessories (i.e. fairings, air dams, ground effects,
bed rails, etc.). Additional dimensioning and clearance checks have to be made.
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