Reese 30142 18K ELITE SERIES - Manual (Page 12)

8. Hitch height determination:
With trailer leveled and on level ground measure from the ground to the king pin box, “A” in Figure 23. Secondly measure
from the height of the inside of the truck bed, “B” in Figure 23. Dimensions “C” and “D” in Figure 23 can be used to
determine the amount of clearance over the side rails, as mentioned in Note 7.
Hitch Height = A – B + 2”
The 2” value is an estimate of suspension compression due to king pin weight of the trailer. This compression could range
between 1”-5” depending on the truck being used and the trailer being towed.
D – C + 2” > 6” as stated in Note 7.
B
D C
A
*MEASURED WITH TRAILER LEVEL,
ON LEVEL GROUND
9. If a lube plate is to be used with a Elite Series 5 th Wheel it must be at least 12” in diameter and not more than 3/16” thick.
Cequent Performance Products offers this optional lube plate as part # 83001 / 40001.
Figure 23
WARNING:
•Connection for trailer wiring must be located at the side of the truck bed between the driver’s
seat and the rear wheel to prevent operators from working between the truck and trailer.
•Avoid putting any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer. Unexpected or
accidental movement of the truck or the trailer can cause serious injury or death
•If you must place any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer you MUST
perform ALL of the following steps:
•Check that the truck transmission is in park
•Check that the emergency brake is set
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•Block in front of and behind all trailer tires
•Check that the trailer landing gear are resting on firm ground