User Manual

4. Trucks come in many different configurations. This hitch is designed for use in light trucks such as the Ford F-Series, the Chevy

Silverado and the Dodge Ram. This hitch is recommended for use with long bed (8ft) light trucks for the best combination in truck-

trailer turning clearance.

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

axle (“X” in Fig. 3), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half

the trailer width (“Y” in Fig.3)

KING PIN

RV TRAILER

TRUCK

Fig. 3

5 . 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) (See Fig. 4). It also may be helpful to add a Kwik-Slide for increased turning clearance for low speed, non-highway

maneuvering.

Conventional Pin Box

Fig. 4

Extended Pin Box

Approximately 6 Inches

Level Trailer

Fig. 5

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.!

6. 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.

(See Fig. 5). Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.