Warning, Caution – Reese 30081 SELECT SERIES 20K FIFTH WHEEL User Manual
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FOR KITS: 30081, 40261 & 50181
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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 and the Dodge Ram.
Cequent Performance Products
recommends the use of long bed (8ft) light trucks for the best combination in truck - trailer turning clearance.
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 an extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning clearance (See
trailer manufacturer for options) (Figure 15). It also may be helpful to add a Square Tube or Round Tube Slider (Part #
30048 / 50008) for increased turning clearance for low speed, non-highway maneuvering.
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. (Figure 16). Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.
KING PIN
RV TRAILER
TRUCK
Figure 14
Conventional Pin Box
Extended Pin Box
Figure 15
Rule of thumb:
The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck
axle (“X” in Figure 14), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-
half the trailer width (“Y” in Figure 4)
Approximately 6 Inches
Level Trailer
Figure 16
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.!
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.