Reese 5AB-E1621-16K 5TH AIRBORNE - Manual (Page 2)

Installation Instructions
5 th AIRBORNE
z 2009 Cequent Performance Products Sheet 2 of 5 5AB16KIN 10-20-11 Rev. B
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
WARNING:
Failure to check and follow tow ratings could result in tow vehicle damage or truck
and trailer separation while towing.

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. 2)

Gross weight of trailer must not exceed 16,000 pounds for this product.

King pin weight must not exceed 3,200 pounds (See Fig. 3). If in doubt have king pin weight
measured by qualified facility.
GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER
1. Check Tow Ratings:
Vehicle Tow Rating: ________________.
5 th Airborne Pin Box Rating:________________.
Gross Trailer Weight (Figure 2):________________.
FACTORY TRAILER + FULL
WATER TANKS + CARGO, ETC.
= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT
16,000 lbs.
*Trailer weight should be the lowest of these recorded ratings for safe towing conditions. Figure 2
Figure 3
2. The 5 th Airborne pin box is designed for a maximum of 20% Gross Trailer Weight on the pin (Pin Weight). See Fig. 3
20% MAX. GROSS
TRAILER WEIGHT
(PIN WEIGHT)
80% GROSS
TRAILER WEIGHT
Figure 4
3. The Height of the hitch and pin box should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow
approximately 6 in. clearance between the top of the bed and the underside of the front of the trailer for pitch and yaw
of the trailer (See Figure 4). For off-road use allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer.
WARNING:
Avoid putting any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer. Unexpected or
accidental movement of the truck or the trailer can cause serious injury or death

If you must place any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer you MUST
perform ALL of the following steps:

Check that the truck transmission is in park

Check that the emergency brake is set

Block in front of and behind all trailer tires

Check that the trailer landing gear are resting on firm ground