Installation Guide

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Safety Warnings & Precautions
1. Safety Warnings
¾Trailer along with contents must not exceed truck, hitch, or trailer tow ratings.
¾Vehicle towing the trailer must have
a manufacturer’s rated towing capacity equal to or
greater than the gross trailer weight.
¾Gross weight of the trailer must not
exceed hitch capacity (16,000 pounds). Exceeding
the rated capacity is not recommended.
¾King pin weight must not
exceed 3750 pounds.
¾When installing the frame brackets, make sure three wheels are firmly on the ground at
all times and blocked with the axle firmly supported to prevent INJURY or DEATH
from
falling truck.
2. Precautions
9Prior to drilling into the truck bed or frame for installation of the hitch mounts, be sure to
locate the brake, fuel, and electrical lines. Temporarily relocate them if necessary to
avoid possible damage.
9Due to variations in chassis suspension component locations it may be necessary to
change long & short bracket locations. Always check proper fit prior to installation.
9On all installations there must be a minimum of 5½ inch clearance between the bottom of
the trailer nose and the top of the truck bedsides. This is to prevent damage to the truck,
trailer, or hitch due to lack of clearance.