Installation Manual

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B&W Trailer Hitches

1216 Hawaii Rd / PO Box 186

Humboldt, KS 66748

P:620.473.3664

F:620.473.3766

Turnoverball™ Gooseneck Hitch Installation Instructions

Call or Email us for

Installation Support

hitches@turnoverball.com

www.turnoverball.com

Do not exceed tow or tongue rating of coupler, tow or

tongue rating of hitch, or tow or weight ratings of truck

or trailer. See vehicle and trailer manufacturer

information for ratings. Exceeding these ratings may

cause damage to towing components or loss of

attachment between the trailer and truck.

Adding components such as a Turnoverball hitch to

the chassis of any vehicle can be hazardous. There is

potential for unexpected combustion of fuel, electric

shock, burns, shifting or falling of unstable vehicle,

damage to vehicle, injury from tool usage and many

other hazards. This installation must be completed by

someone who is aware of the hazards involved. This

person must be knowledgeable of proper safety

procedures for a vehicle modification of this nature,

and for usage of the equipment required to perform

the installation.

Do not modify this product in any manner. Doing so

could alter its integrity and lead to a loss of attachment

between the trailer and the tow vehicle.

Failure to comply with the safety information in these

instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Read all installation and operating instructions along

with all labels before using this product.

Without proper knowledge, towing can be a

dangerous activity. Understand all the risks involved

with towing before proceeding. For information on

towing safety, see

"The Trailer Handbook: A Guide

to Understanding Trailer and Towing Safety"

from

the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers,

www.NATM.com.

The Turnoverball hitch comes equipped with a 2−5/16"

ball. Trailers towed with the ball provided must have a

2−5/16" coupler. Towing with a larger coupler could

cause loss of attachment between the trailer and the

tow vehicle.

This product was designed to fit vehicles in their

original, "as manufactured" condition. Compatibility

with vehicles having replacement parts, or other

modifications is not guaranteed. Inspect vehicle for

modifications before installation of this product.

WARNING

MODEL

GNRK 1116: 2017 Ford F250 & 350, Super Duty, 2 Wheel Drive

GNRK 1117: 2017 Ford F250 & 350, Super Duty, 4 Wheel Drive

2017 Ford F450, 4 Wheel Drive with Factory Installed Bed

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See Limited Lifetime Warranty at

turnoverball.com/warranty

1116 &

1117

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**NOTE

, Short, 1/2" bolts with thread locker may be flange head bolts with

a locking strip, or hex head bolts with red colored thread locker pre−applied.

Mounting Kit Box (GNRM1117)

ITE

DESCRIPTION QTY

Front Cross Member

Rear Cross Member

Cross Member Bracket

Front Driver

Cross Member Bracket

Front Passenger

Cross Member Bracket

Rear Driver

Cross Member Bracket

Rear Passenger

Center Box (GNRC816 & GNRC817)

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

Outer Driver Sideplate

Outer Passenger

Sideplate

Inner Driver Sideplate

(GNRC816 Only)

Inner Passenger

Sideplate

(GNRC816 Only)

Center Section

Washer Plate

2−5/16" Ball

Latch Pin Handle

Hardware Bolt Bag 1

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

Rectangle Washer

1/2" Cap Screw w/

thread locker. ** see

note.

1/2" x 1 1/2" Cap

Screw

1/2" Finish Nut

1/2" Flat Washer

1/2" Lock Washer

1/2" X 4" Cap Screw

5/8" X 1 1/2" Cap

Screw

5/8" Finish Nut

5/8" Lock Washer

Hardware Bolt Bag 2

ITEM

DESCRIPTION QT

1/2" U−Bolt

Conical Springs

1/2" Lock Nut

5/16" X 3/4" Carriage

Bolt

5/16" Flange Lock Nut

5/8" Flat Washer

5/8" X 4" Cap Screw

Summary of content (6 pages)

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B&W Trailer Hitches Call or Email us for 1216 Hawaii Rd / PO Box 186 Installation Support hitches@turnoverball.com Humboldt, KS 66748 www.turnoverball.com P:620.473.3664 F:620.473.3766 See Limited Lifetime Warranty at turnoverball.
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PREPARING TO INSTALL 5. NOTE: Remove all parts from the packaging and familiarize yourself with all the parts and tools required. Use the parts list on the front page to verify that all parts and hardware are present. Installation of the Turnoverball hitch requires several common tools and a few specialized tools. Below is a listing of equipment used during a typical installation. TOOLS REQUIRED Impact wrench or ratchet with 3/4" & 15/16" sockets.
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WASHER PLATE CROSS MEMBER BRACKET FRONT DRIVER RECTANGLE WASHER CROSS MEMBER BRACKET FRONT PASSENGER CROSS MEMBER BRACKET REAR PASSENGER FRONT CROSS MEMBER REAR CROSS MEMBER CROSS MEMBER BRACKET REAR DRIVER OUTER PASSENGER SIDEPLATE OUTER DRIVER SIDEPLATE INNER DRIVER SIDEPLATE INNER PASSENGER SIDEPLATE Figure B1: Sideplates and Mounting Kit Exploded View Figure B3: Passenger Side Sideplates 3. Turnoverball hitch components are heavy and may be cumbersome to handle.
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INSTALL CENTER SECTION 1. Position Center Section. Push the front cross member forward and the rear cross member rearward so that there is room between them for the center section. With the square holes of the latch mechanism on the driver side, lift the center into place as shown in Figure C1. SECURE HITCH IMPORTANT: The hitch must be square in the truck. If the latch pin is not parallel with the axle, certain accessories to the Turnoverball hitch will not be square with the truck. 1.
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INSTALL LATCH PIN RELEASE HANDLE 4. IMPORTANT: The latch pin will not function properly if handle is not installed correctly. 1. Position handle. There is very little room between the bed and the frame. From the outside of the driver side wheel well, Pass the handle over the frame between the bed stiffener and the rear driver crossmember bracket as shown in figure E1. The handle will have to be pushed toward the cab once the end with the holes is past the frame. INSTALL SAFETY CHAIN U−BOLTS 1.
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PREPARE FOR TOWING OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 1. Replace spare tire If the spare tire was removed prior to installing the hitch, replace it at this time. Always be sure that latch pin is fully engaged in the socket before towing. 2. Modify fender liner. If a fender liner is present that restricts the movement of the handle, it is recommended that it be modified by cutting a relief slot or hole to allow the handle to move freely. If the liner was removed for installation, reinstall at this time.