Installation Guide

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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. Disconnect the electrical and breakaway connectors in accordance with your coach
owner’s manual. Rotate the handle of the hitch 180 degrees so the handgrip is
pointing straight up, then pull the slide bar all the way open. Lock the hitch handle in
the open position by rotating it clockwise 180 degrees until the handgrip is pointing
down at the bed of the truck.
5. You are now ready to pull your truck slowly away from the coach.
Maintaining Your E5
1. After coupling, always visually check that the slide bar has closed completely across
the rear of the kingpin.
2. After the first 100 miles, and at least once a year thereafter, inspect all bolts for
proper tightness. Re-tighten bolts if needed. All fasteners should be torqued to 75 ft-
lbs.
3. Once or twice a year, apply a light coat of wheel bearing grease to the surface of the
slide bar that holds the kingpin in place. For best results, apply the grease with the
slide bar in the closed position. Then pull the slide bar open and apply a light coating
of grease to the slide bar shaft that the handle is attached to. Caution: The slide
bar can close with heavy force. Use extreme care to keep fingers, hands,
extremities, and clothing out of the path of the slide bar. Failure to do so could
result in severe injury.
4. At least once a year, thoroughly clean and degrease the hitch head assembly. After
cleaning, lubricate as mentioned above.
5. Periodically inspect your E5 for wear or damage. If excessive wear or damage is
found, contact Curt Manufacturing Technical Support Department for assistance at
[phone].