Draw-Tite 30048 SQUARE TUBE SLIDER - Manual (Page 3)

In this figure, the Kwik-Slide is positioned in the
Towing Position, forward of the rear axle.
Note that a 13-1/2" pin box extension has been
used. This is the only position you should use
when towing! In this figure, the Kwik-Slide is positioned in the
Maneuvering Position. Note that a 13-1/2" pin
box extension has been used. The maneuvering
Position should only be used at a low speed,
when high maneuverability is needed!
5. Due to the heavy duty nature of the 5TH WHEEL KWIK-SLIDE assembly, the assembly may not
slide by hand when installed, especially if base rails are not securely installed to be parallel and centered.
Rails should be installed so that the center lines of each rail are 21.94 inches (21 15/16”) apart (see figure 6).
Diagonal dimensions "x" and "y” (as depicted in figure 6) should be within 0.1 inch (1/8”) of each other.
If this alignment is not met, loosen hardware and realign base rails. Retorque hardware per
instructions after base rails are properly aligned.
6. Drill 2 holes identified in figure 6 (check for obstructions). Drill all holes with 3/16” drill and enlarge them with a
17/32” drill. Always use sharp drill bits. Install 1/2” carriage bolts into holes. Install slotted spacer above or
below bed to fill corrugations in bed floor, also add bolt plate below bed with washers and nut. These bolts are
in addition to the 8 bolts used when installing base rails according to instructions 30035.
4. The 5TH WHEEL KWIK SLIDE provides additional turning clearance for low speed, off-highway
maneuvering such as backing a RV trailer into a tight camp site. This is done by sliding the hitch 10 inches
rearward of its normal Towing Position (figure 4) to a Maneuvering Position (figure 5). This places the trailer
king pin behind the rear truck axle.
WARNING:
Never tow trailers in highway or high speed conditions with KWIK-SLIDE in the
Maneuvering Position (rearward of the rear axle)! Towing with the trailer king pin
rearward of rear truck axle can affect weight distribution and may interfere with
the towing vehicle’s handling and response characteristics. Poor handling and
response characteristics could result in death or serious injury.
figure 6
Base rails in truck bed, (25) IN 30046 & 30047 instruction manual
X Y
figure 4
Rear Axle
Rear Axle
figure 5
KING PIN
CENTER
KING PIN
CENTER
Add bolt (hardware supplied)
Add bolt (hardware supplied)
Optional bolt
positions, if
obstructed.
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