Manual

5. Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Towing Products’ hitches are designed for use in light trucks such as the

Ford F-Series, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Cequent Towing Products recommends the use of long bed (8ft) light

trucks for the best combination in truck - trailer turning clearance.

6. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Cequent Towing Products recommends the

trailer be equipped with an extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning clearance (See trailer manufacturer for

options) (Figure 5). It also may be helpful to add a

Signature Series Slider (Part # 30070) for increased turning clearance for low

speed, non-highway maneuvering.

7. The height of the hitch and the pin box should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow

approximately 6 inches clearance between the top of the pickup walls and the underside of the front of the trailer for pitch and

roll of the trailer. (Figure 6). Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.

KING PIN

RV TRAILER

TRUCK

Figure 4

Conventional Pin Box

Extended Pin Box

Figure 5

Rule of thumb: The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck

axle (“X” in Figure 4), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-

half the trailer width (“Y” in Figure 4).

Approximately 6 Inches

Level Trailer

Figure 6

WARNING:

Do Not install this fifth wheel hitch on or attempt to tow with a short bed pickup

truck that has a bed shorter than 6 ft.!

CAUTION:

The measurements above are guidelines. If your measurements are close to these numbers re-check clearances. If

vehicle and/or trailer has any added bed vicinity accessories (i.e. fairings, air dams, ground effects, bed rails, etc.).

Additional dimensioning and clearance checks have to be made.