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5. Trucks come in many different configurations. This Cequent Performance Products' hitch is designed for the Dodge Ram.
Cequent Performance Products recommends the use of long bed (8 ft) 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
Figure 20), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half the trailer width ("Y" in Figure 20)
Figure 20
6. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Cequent Performance Products
recommends the trailer be equipped with a minimum 13" extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning
clearance (See trailer manufacturer for options) (See Figure 21).
Figure 21
Conventional Pin Box
WARNING:
pickup truck that has a bed shorter than 6 ft. Unless you use a REESE Sidewinder or
Revolution Pin Box. Doing so could result in vehicle damage, Serious injury, or Death. If
truck bed is 6.5 ft., a REESE Sidewinder Pin Box is recommended.
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. (See Figure 22). For off road use allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer.
Figure 22
CAUTION:
The measurements above are guidelines.
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.
30160N – 2OCT14
FOR KIT 30160
TRUCK
Do Not install this fifth wheel hitch on or attempt to tow with a short bed
REV. B 2014 CEQUENT™ PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC
RV TRAILER
X
Extended Pin Box
Approximately 6 Inches
If your measurements are close to these numbers re-check
Y
KING PIN
Level Trailer
PRINTED IN MEXICO
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