Reese 30081 SELECT SERIES 20K FIFTH WHEEL User Manual

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30081N-7 July10 F

LITHO IN USA

FOR KITS: 30081, 40261 & 50181

GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH TRUCK AND TRAILER

If preparing to tow a 5th wheel trailer which you have not rating checked previously, please
consult Appendix A of 5th Wheel Kit assembly instructions.

BEFORE EACH TRIP:

1. Lubricate skid plate surface of the hitch and pivot pin grease fitting (see Figure on cover of Manual) with automotive type
chassis grease or use a plastic lube plate to provide a lubricated surface. Use lithium grease to lubricate pivot points of
moving parts within the hitch.

2. Plastic lube plates (Performance Products No. 83001/40001) can be used to avoid messy grease. The plastic lube plate
must not exceed 3/16 of an inch in thickness to ensure hitch will operate properly. Lube plates must be 12 inches in

diameter or larger to properly distribute king pin weight.

3. Before each trip or maneuver, operate the handle and check that the jaw opens and closes freely.

4. See that all hitch pull pins (#7 (P/N 30434) & #12 (P/N 110974), Figure 11) are in place and the spring retaining clips (#4,
Figure 11) are installed (Figure 1). Note that hitch pull pins used to attach the head assembly to the center section for the

5th

Wheel Kit

Hitch are 90 degree bent pins and if replacements are needed, please contact Customer Service at (800) 632-

3290. Check that all four anchor assembly pins are pinned and have the retaining clips attached.

Figure 1 : Pin and Clip (Skid Plate cut away view)

WARNING:

prevent

tilting

head

detachment

and

separation of hitch you must
make sure that the anchor
assemblies

are

properly

installed and pinned, and
the spring retaining clip is
properly installed onto the
½” pull pin before towing.
The spring retaining clip can
easily be seen through the
site holes in the top of the
head.

Lube Skid Plate

(With No Lube Plate)

Grease Fitting

Lube Jaw

Retaining Clip

Pull Pin 90

Retaining Clip

Pull Pin

Lube Plate

(Optional)

Sight Hole