Reese 38208 CLASS V SUPER TITAN - Manual

Installation Instructions
Bolt-on 25K Super Titan
Designed for “C” channel style frames approximately 34”-34 ½” wide.
Note; this hitch is heavy and will require more than one person, a lifting device or both.
Part Numbers:
38208
Hitch Shown In Proper Position
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 1-1/8” wrench & sockets.
Rev. A 1-29-09 38208N Sheet 1 of 3 z 2009 Cequent Performance Products
Note: check hitch frequently, making sure all fasteners are properly tightened. Check condition of drawbar and pin before every time you tow. A hitch or ball which
has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not cut access or
attachment holes with a torch. This hitch was designed to be installed with the included hardware/components supplied. Observe all vehicle manufacturers guidelines.
Fastener Kit: 38208F
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating or
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Tighten all 3/4”-16 Grade 8 fasteners with torque wrench to 325 Lb. -Ft. (440 N*M)
Pin Clip Qty. (1) 3/4”-16 X 6” Gr. 8 hex hd. Bolt Qty. (8)
Drawbar Pin with lanyard Qty. (1) Spacer Plates, (use as needed) Qty. (2)
Drawbar Qty. (1) Spacer Tube Qty. (4)
Another fine Cequent Performance Products Hitch 3/4” Conical toothed Washer Qty. (16)
3/4” Gr. 5 hex Nut Qty. (8) Hitch Qty. (1)
1. Determine if width and height of vehicle frame is adequate for this hitch. Measure inside surfaces of “C” channel vehicle frame width and
height and compare that to overall outside hitch with spacer tubes width and height. Keep in mind that supplied hitch spacer plates can be
removed to achieve minimum width.
2. Determine location of hitch within frame before drilling holes. Keep in mind installed drawbar to check vehicle, trailer and ground
clearances. After determining that hitch location is adequate then layout holes on outside of vehicle frame, see Figure A. above. Carefully
match hole spacing of layout holes on frame to dimensions between holes on hitch brackets. Center punch location of holes on vehicle frame
so that they are drilled accurately.
3. Drill all center-punched locations using 1/4” drill bit. Then proceed with 1/2” bit and then finally 25/32”. Remove any burrs from around
drilled holes. As shown in Figure B. above insert bolts with washers from outside of frame into place. Install spacer tubes over bolts as
shown. If spacer plates are needed then install these over bolts against tubes. Pull all bolts back slightly so that you can raise hitch into
position and then push bolts back through holes in hitch brackets as shown in Figure B.
4. Install washers and nuts onto bolts and then holding hitch up level torque all fasteners to specifications below.
Vehicle frame
4000 Lb. (1814.4 Kg) 25,000 Lb. (11340 Kg)
Weight Carrying
Ball Mount
Max Tongue
Weight
Max Gross
Trailer Weight
Hitch type
1
2
6
Figure A.
Rear view of Frame showing proper installation
4
3
1
2
Figure B.
7
Other Tools: Tape Measure, Layout tools,
Center Punch, Hammer, small & large Drill Motor,
Torque Wrench capable of 325 ft-lb., (440 N*M)
All fasteners typical,
both sides of vehicle.
Drill bits: 1/4”, 1/2”, 25/32”
3
4
5
8
9
Vehicle frame
Supplied
Spacer Tubes
Supplied Spacer Plate
(if needed)
Hitch
Bracket
Supplied Bolt, Washers,
Nut, typical
2
3
4 5 6
Spacer Tube not
designed to rest on
bottom frame flange.
Hitch bracket not
designed to clamp frame.
2
5
6
5 Typical
7
8
9
Drawbar either top or
bottom opening.
Turn over for 2” Ball