Warning – 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

4. With handle in the open position (See Figure 4), back truck slowly into trailer. As king pin
completely enters head, jaw will spring closed around king pin and handle will return to the closed
position. If the handle does not return to the
closed position, then
try to push the handle back to the
closed position. If handle does
not return to the closed position
then move the truck slightly forward
or rearward until the handle returns
to the closed position. (See Figure 5)

5. Use only the method described above for hitching.

Figure 2

CORRECT

Bottom of Pin Box (A)
1/2 To 1 Inch Below
Hitch Skid Plate (B)

Skid Plate Ramp (C)

Hitch Skid Plate (B)

Bottom of Pin Box (A)

IMPORTANT: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFE HITCHING AND UNHITCHING OPERATIONS. DO NOT RELY ON

OTHERS TO PERFORM THESE DUTIES. YOU MUST PERSONALLY MAKE SURE THE FOLLOWING
STEPS ARE PERFORMED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER!

WARNING:

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

1. Place blocks (sometimes called “chocks”) firmly against front and rear of each trailer wheel to prevent any possible

forward or rearward motion. DO NOT REMOVE BLOCKS UNTIL EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS AND THE
PULL TEST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. Lower tailgate if necessary. Clearance of the lowered tailgate to the trailer needs
to be monitored during hookups as some manufacturer combinations of truck and trailer have little or no clearance.

2. Using trailer jacks, adjust trailer height following the directions in the trailer manual so that bottom of trailer pin box (

“A” in

Figure 2) is ½ to 1 inch below skid plate (See “B” in Figure 2). During the hitching maneuver, the bottom of the trailer pin

box should come in contact with skid plate ramp (“C” in Figure 2).

HITCHING PROCEDURE:

Bottom of

Box Above

Hitch Skid

Plate

Figure 3

WRONG

WARNING:

Failure to follow this instruction may result in king pin being too high and coming to rest on top of the closed jaw
or not completely inside jaw. (See Figure 6 & 7). This could result in trailer separating from hitch. Trailer
separation may result in death or serious injury if anyone is under the trailer or between truck and trailer when
separation occurs.

3. Remove bail pin from bail pin hole (see Figure 4). Then pull handle out and rearward to hold open

NOTE:

Hitch jaw must be in the open position for king pin to enter the hitch.

Figure 4

King pin

Pull handle out
and latch to the
rear to open
hitch jaw

Hitch Jaw (Shown in open position)

Handle

Bail Pin Hole

Figure 5

King pin

Hitch Jaw

Handle

Bail Pin Hole