Reese 50024 TITAN ROUND TUBE SLIDER - Manual (Page 3)

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In this figure, the REESE
™
FIFTH Wheel Slider
is positioned in the Towing Position. Note
that a 13-1/2" pin box extension has been used.
This is the only position you should use when
towing!
In this figure, the REESE ™ FIFTH Wheel Slider
is positioned in the Maneuvering Position.
Note that a 13-1/2" pin box extension has been
used. The maneuvering Position should only be
used at a low speed, when high maneuverability
is needed!
4. Due to the heavy duty nature of the REESE ™ FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER assembly, the assembly may not
slide by hand when installed, especially if base rails are not parallel and centered. Rails should be installed so
that the center lines of each rail are (21 15/16”) apart (see Figure 6). Diagonal dimensions "x" and "y” (as
depicted in Figure 6)
should be within 0.1 inch (1/8”) of each other.
If this alignment is not met, loosen hardware and realign base rails. Re-torque hardware per
base rail instructions after base rails are properly aligned.
3. The REESE
™
FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER provides additional turning clearance for low speed, off-highway
maneuvering such as backing a fifth wheel trailer into a tight camp site. This is done by sliding the hitch 11 inches
rearward of its normal Towing Position (Figure 3) to a Maneuvering Position (Figure 4). This places the trailer
king pin behind the rear truck axle.
WARNING:
Never tow trailers on the highway or at high speed conditions with the SLIDER in
the Maneuvering Position (rearward of the rear axle)! Towing with the trailer king
pin rearward of the rear truck axle can affect weight distribution and may
interfere with the towing vehicle’s handling and response characteristics. Poor
handling and response characteristics could result in death or serious injury.
Figure 6
Base rails in truck bed, refer to instruction manual.
X Y
Figure 3
Rear Axle
Rear Axle
Figure 4
KING PIN
CENTER
KING PIN
CENTER
(21- 15/16”)
Rule of thumb: The distance from the back of the
truck cab to the center of the king
pin(“X” in Figure 5), should be
approximately 4 inches greater
than one-
half the trailer width (“Y”
in Figure 5)
Figure 5