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Part Numbers:

30074

Rev. F6-27-0730074NSheet 1 of 11

z 2006, 2007 Cequent Towing Products

Installation Instructions

READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING

Signature Series Rail Kit

Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs

GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER

WARNING:

Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury!

INDEX

WARNING:

Failure to check and follow tow ratings could result in tow vehicle

damage or truck and trailer separation while towing.

•Trailer and its contents together must not exceed truck, hitch and/or trailer tow

ratings.

•Towing vehicle must have a manufacturer’s rated towing capacity equal to or

greater than the gross trailer weight (dry weight of the trailer plus payload of the

trailer). Figure1.

•Gross weight of trailer must not exceed fifth wheel hitch rating.

•King pin weight must not exceed fifth wheel rating, Figure 2. If in doubt have king

pin weight measured by a qualified technician.

1. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER. Pages 1 - 3

2. DRILLED AND BOLTED INSTALLATION FIGURE. Page 4

3. NO-DRILL, CLAMPED ON INSTALLATION FIGURE. Page 5

4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. Pages 6 – 10

5. CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

. Page 11

FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER

TANKS + CARGO, ETC.

= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Figure1.

1. Check Tow Ratings:

Vehicle Tow Rating:_______________________.

Signature Series Hitch Rating:__________________.

Gross Trailer Weight Figure 1:______________.

*Trailer weight should be the lowest of these recorded ratings for safe towing conditions.

2. Cequent Towing Products hitches are designed for use with recreational fifth wheel trailers only. Hitch applications other than

recreational fifth wheel trailers must be approved in writing by Cequent Towing Products Engineering Department.

3. Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with your

Signature Series Fifth Wheel Hitch.

4. Approximately 15%-25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight), Figure2.

15-25%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

(PIN WEIGHT)

75-85%

GROSS TRAILER

WEIGHT

Figure 2.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING 30074 Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs WARNING: Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury! INDEX 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER. DRILLED AND BOLTED INSTALLATION FIGURE. NO-DRILL, CLAMPED ON INSTALLATION FIGURE. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING 30074 Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs 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.
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Installation Instructions READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING Part Numbers: 30074 Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs 8. Hitch height determination: With trailer leveled and on level ground measure from the ground to the king pin box (“A” in Figure 6). Secondly measure from the height of the inside of the truck bed (“B” in Figure 6). Determine the amount of clearance over the side rails ( “C” and “D” in Figure 6), as mentioned in Note 7.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs 30074 Equipment Required: Fastener Kit: 30074F Sockets & Wrenches: 3/8” Hex Socket, 3/4”, 7/8”,15/16” Drill Bits: 3/16”, 21/32”, 2-1/2” Hole Saw or Knockout Punch. Other Tools: Measuring tape, Sheet metal cutters, Files (round & WARNING: This hitch is designed to safely carry the loads specified.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs 30074 Equipment Required: Fastener Kit: 30074F Sockets & Wrenches: 3/8” Hex Socket, 3/4”, 7/8”,15/16” Drill Bits: 3/16”, 21/32”, 2-1/2” Hole Saw or Knockout Punch. Other Tools: Measuring tape, Sheet metal cutters, Files (round & WARNING: This hitch is designed to safely carry the loads specified.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING 30074 Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIFTH WHEEL INSTALLATION TOOLS 3/16" Drill 15/16" Socket & Open End Wrench 200 lb-ft / 271 N*M Torque Wrench 21/32" Drill 3/4” Socket & Open End Wrench 2-1/2” Hole Saw or Knockout Punch 3/8” Hex socket 7/8” Socket & Open End wrench Measuring Tape Center Punch Tape Hammer CAUTION! Read pages 1-3 of these instructions before starting
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING 30074 Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs Figure 12 Figure 11. Hitch cross rail Step 3 : Slide the rail across so that it extends over the frame on the passenger side and does not rest on the frame on the Driver’s side. Step 4 : Insert the front rail in the same manner as the rear rail so that it rests on the frame (Driver’s side). Truck Forward Top View Figure 13.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING 30074 Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs 7. After hitch cross rails are in place determine if hitch frame brackets are to be bolted to truck frame or clamped to truck frame. If Drilling and bolting to frame proceed below. If clamping to frame go to line 23 and follow directions for a No-Drill clamp-on installation. 8.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING 30074 Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs 13. Remove 5/8” x 1 1/2“ bolts attaching frame bracket to mounting rails. Move rails rearward or forward to prevent interference with hole drilling or punching of the truck bed. CAUTION: Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members, etc.
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Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING 30074 Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs THE FOLLOWING STEPS APPLY FOR NO-DRILL, CLAMP-ON ONLY 23. 24. 25. 26. Loosely attach hitch frame brackets to hitch cross rails using 5/8” X 1-1/2” long bolts, flat & lock washers, See Figure 8 & Figure 22. Forward hitch cross rail will be up close to truck bed cross member.
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Installation Instructions READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING Part Numbers: 30074 Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs NOTES SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Hitches - Custom Receivers Cequent Towing Products warrants the Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch Mounting Kits from date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, ordinary wear and tear excepted, for 7 years of ownership to the original consumer purchaser when a Cequent Towing Prod