Draw-Tite 9480 HIDE-A-GOOSE FIFTH WHEEL ADAPTER - Manual (Page 9)

5. Insert the post assembly into the gooseneck hitch as shown in Figure 12. Fishwire the 5/8 knurl bolt through the inside of
the post assembly and through the horizontal hole in the post and the slot in the base assembly. Loosely tighten the 5/8”
conical toothed washers and nylon lock nuts.
6. Insert plastic end caps into the legs of the Base Assembly.
Insert End
Caps
FIGURE 12
Insert post assembly.
Fishwire 5/8 knurl bolt
through hole after
inserting the post
assembly into the
b
bl
7. Slide the Post Assembly into the gooseneck hitch as shown below in figure 13. The plastic strips should fall into the
corrugations on the truck bed if adjusted correctly.
base assembly.
FIGURE 13
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8. Align the post assembly into position and close the Handle/Locking Pin mechanism on the gooseneck hitch.
Note: Before towing the 5/8 hex nuts connecting the Post Assembly to the Base Assembly should be torqued to a
minimum of 120 ft-lbs. The handle/locking Pin of the gooseneck hitch should not be able to be released when
tightened.