Reese 30047 16K FIFTH WHEEL - Manual (Page 2)

1. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER P. 2
2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS P. 4
3. BEFORE EACH TRIP P. 5
4. HITCHING PROCEDURE P. 5
5. PULL TEST P. 8
6. UNHITCHING PROCEDURE P. 8
7. MAINTENANCE P. 9
8. REESE FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P. 9
GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH TRUCK AND TRAILER
WARNING:
Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious injury!
INDEX
WARNING:
•Trailer and its contents together must not exceed truck, hitch and/or trailer tow
ratings.
•Towing vehicle must have a manufacturer’s rated towing capacity equal to or
greater than the gross trailer weight (dry weight of the trailer plus payload of the
trailer). (See Fig. 1)
•Gross weight of trailer must not exceed 16,000 pounds.
•King pin weight must not exceed 4,000 pounds (See Fig. 2). If in doubt have king
pin weight measured by qualified facility.
30047IN-09FEB20F PCN11701 ©2001 REESE PRODUCTS, INC LITHO IN USA 2
1. Reese hitches are designed for use with recreational fifth wheel trailers only. Hitch applications other than recreational fifth
wheel trailers must be approved in writing by Reese’s Engineering Department.
2. Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with your Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch.
3. Approximately 15%-25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight). See Fig. 2.
FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER TANKS + CARGO, ETC.
= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT
Fig. 1
15-25%
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
(PIN WEIGHT)
75-85%
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
Fig. 2
GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT