Product Manual

BEFORE TOWING
EVERY TIME
Ensure all fasteners are tight and that all structural
components are sound. Note: Do not tow trailer
with worn or damaged parts.
Ensure the trailer weight does not exceed any part
of the towing system. Be sure load is heavier towards
front of the trailer while not exceeding the hitch vertical
weight rating. Be sure trailer load is secured to prevent
shifting and centered from left to right. Note: Never load
the trailer heavier behind the trailer axle(s).
Check tires to ensure they are inflated to the proper
specification. Follow vehicle and trailer recommendations.
Verify trailer lights, electric brakes and
breakaway switches are working properly.
Visually confirm the 5th wheel jaws
are locked around the trailers king pin.
Always ensure the safety pin is installed
on the 5th wheel locking handle before towing.
ASSEMBLY
Step 1
Attach appropriate wedge (#1) to pin box using
5/8" bolts (#2) and washers (#3). Tighten
until lock washer begins to engage.
Step 2
Apply grease to both sides of the wedge and skid plate.
Step 3
Couple the trailer following the owners manual
for the 5th wheel hitch and pin box.
Note: 5th wheel hitch and pin box shown
for reference only. See figures, 1 and 2.
Step 4
Tap wedge with a rubber mallet into skid plate as much
as possible. Tighten one or both bolts if accessible.
Step 6
Uncouple the trailer following 5th wheel hitch manual.
Step 7
Tighten both 5/8" bolts to 150 ft. lbs. torque.
CURT WARRANTY
CURT Manufacturing, LLC (CURT) warrants to the original
purchaser (Purchaser), its products to be free from defect
under normal use and service, ordinary wear and tear
expected, for the warranty period stated below, from the
date of the original retail purchase, but subject to the
limitations as set forth below.
LIMITATION ON WARRANTY
CURT's obligation under the above warranty is limited to
repair or replacement of the CURT Product (Product), at
its option due to a manufacturing defect of the Product.
CURT shall not be liable for the loss of or use of vehicles,
loss of or damage to personal property, expenses such as
telephone, lodging, gasoline, towing, tire damage or any
other incidental or consequential damages incurred by the
Purchaser, or any other person or entity.
CURT will examine the returned Product. If CURT, in its
exclusive discretion, determines that the defect or damaged
Product is covered under this limited warranty, CURT will
repair the Product or replace it at that time.
Alterations to or misuse of the Product will void the warranty.
For example, overloading or exceeding an automobile or
trailer manufacturers' weight ratings, or maneuvering motor
vehicles equipped with Products at improper rate of speed,
shall void the warranty on any of the Products. Failure
to properly maintain and regularly inspect the Product
according to the specific instruction sheet accompanying
each Product shall also void the warranty.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. If such exclusions or
limitations are prohibited under the applicable law, the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights, which very from state to state.
The Purchaser, when returning a CURT Product, must
observe the following steps:
1. The Purchaser must have proof of purchase of any
damaged Product and supply the same to the headquarters
of CURT. The Purchaser must obtain from CURT (toll free
number is 877-CURTMFG (877.287.8634) a Returned Goods
Authorization (RGA) number in order to return any damaged
Product to CURT for inspection and evaluation under this
Limited Warranty.
2. The Purchaser must pay all handling chargers and
shipping costs to deliver Products to CURT and must send
the damaged Product along with the RGA number and proof
of purchase to CURT at 6208 Industrial Drive, Eau Claire,
Wisconsin 54701.
3. Upon receipt of damaged Product, CURT will determine
whether the damaged Product is covered under the Limited
Warranty. If it is, CURT will repair or replace the Product.
If the Product is replaced, the Product that is originally
returned by the Purchaser shall become the exclusive
property of CURT. If the returned Product is not covered
under the Limited Warranty, CURT will notify the Purchaser
before taking any further action with regard to repair or
replacement, which would be at the Purchaser's cost.
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