E5 5th Wheel Hitch Assembly 1. Hitch Handle Assembly a) Rotate the handle shaft so the bolt hole is oriented at the top. b) Hold the handle with the grip pointed downward and slide the handle onto the handle shaft. c) Fasten the hitch handle using the supplied bolt and nylock nut. 2. Hitch Assembly a) Attach the hitch handle to the hitch head. [See hitch handle assembly] b) Place the mounting rails [CM-16100-MRK] in the bed of the truck using the supplied installation instructions.
E5 5th Wheel Hitch Operation and Maintenance About your E5 The Curt Manufacturing E5 Fifth Wheel Hitch System is designed to tow 5th Wheel Trailers with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating up to 16,000 lbs. Exceeding the rated capacity could create an unsafe towing condition and is not recommended. It has a 4-way swivel head, is height adjustable from 13 to 17 inches in 1 ¼” increments, and is removed from the bed of the truck by pulling 4 retaining pins.
3. Extend the front landing gear of the coach until the weight of the coach is just off of the skid plate of the hitch. Do not exceed 1/16” gap between the bottom plate of the kingpin box and the skid plate of the hitch. Caution: Raising the coach too high while still connected can damage the hitch head as well as components of your coach. Do not extend the rear stabilizers of the coach prior to or during uncoupling. 4.
E5 5th Wheel Hitch Hook Up Instructions Warning: Do not operate this Hitch without reading the Operating Instructions first. 1. Hook-up truck and trailer only on a firm, dry, level surface. 2. Place wheel chocks on both sides of the trailer, in front and behind the trailer tires, to prevent any movement. Stones, bricks, and wood blocks are not adequate to secure a trailer. 3. Adjust 5th wheel hitch head in the truck to a level position. 4. Lower the truck tailgate. 5.
12. Lift up and latch the truck tailgate into the “up” position. 13. Apply the truck’s brakes, start the engine, put the truck in gear to give a slight “tug” for an inch or two and check the hitch connection. Be careful not to let the trailer slip off the 5th wheel hitch. If the connection is complete, the trailer king pin plate and 5th wheel hitch skid plate should not slide apart and act as one piece. A complete connection will “rock” the trailer and resistance can be felt. 14.
Safety Warnings & Precautions 1. Safety Warnings Trailer along with contents must not exceed truck, hitch, or trailer tow ratings. Vehicle towing the trailer must have a manufacturer’s rated towing capacity equal to or greater than the gross trailer weight. Gross weight of the trailer must not exceed hitch capacity (16,000 pounds). Exceeding the rated capacity is not recommended. King pin weight must not exceed 3750 pounds.
NOTES Limited 5 Year Warranty CURT Manufacturing Incorporated warrants, to the original purchaser, its products to be free from defect workmanship under normal use and service, ordinary wear and tear excepted for as long as product is owned by the original purchaser. Limitations of the Warranty CURT Manufacturing Incorporated's obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement, at its option.
