Reese 30144 18K ELITE SERIES - Manual (Page 3)

5. Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Performance Products, Inc hitches are designed for use in light
trucks such as the Ford F-Series, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Cequent Performance Products Inc.
recommends the use of long bed (8ft) light 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
Fig. 4
the trailer width (“Y” in Fig.4)
Y
RV Trailer
Truck
6. If a short bed pickup ( less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft .) is to be used for towing, Cequent Performance Products , Inc.
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 ).
X
King Pin
Fig. 5
7. The height of the hitch and the pin box should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow
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.!
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 ). Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.
Approximately 6 Inches
Fig. 6
pp y
Level Trailer
CAUTION:
30144N– 05JUL10A PCN13292 ©2010 CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. Litho in USA 3
For Kit 30144
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.