Reese 30067 RAIL KIT - Manual (Page 3)

5. Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Towing Products’ hitches are designed for use in light trucks such as the
Ford F-Series, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Cequent Towing 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 Towing 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 5 ). It also may be helpful to add a Signature Series Slider (Part # 30070) 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 6 ). Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.
KING PIN
RV TRAILER
TRUCK
Figure 4
Conventional Pin Box Extended Pin Box
Figure 5
Rule of thumb: The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck
axle (“X” in
Figure 4 ), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-
half the trailer width (“Y” in Figure 4 ).
Approximately 6 Inches
Level Trailer
Figure 6
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.
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