Reese 30142 18K ELITE SERIES User Manual
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Elite Series Fifth Wheel Assembly / Adjustment
TOOLS
7/16”, 9/16” and 15/16" Socket & Open End Wrench
200 lb-ft Torque Wrench
1-1/2” Box End Wrench
1
Check box for all components listed in Figure 1 and become familiar with component terminology Center section Arches
1.
Check box for all components listed in Figure 1 and become familiar with component terminology. Center section, Arches,
and Anchor assemblies may be packed assembled. If already assembled start at Step 7. Use this section if you need to
adjust your assembly in the future.
2.
Loosely assemble the four anchor bushings, less the anchor tee pins and handles, to the base arches using the 1” nuts
(Figure 5). Loosely assemble the two base arches to the center section using 5/8-11 hex head bolts and lock washers
(Figure 6).
NOTE A : Hole positions used in assembly will need to be chosen based on the head height measurements taken
previously. Choose calculated height closest to one of the following height dimensions: 14-1/2”(top holes), 15-3/4”(2
nd
p
y
g
g
g
( p
),
(
holes down), 17”(3
rd
holes down), 18-1/4”(bottom holes on 18K model only).
NOTE B : The fore/aft position of the head relative to the tow vehicle axle can be adjusted by 1-1/2” based on the position
of the center section (Figure 6). Choose the position that most closely positions the king pin 2” ahead of tow vehicle axle
center and allows for proper towing clearances. See note in figure 6.
NOTE C : Base arch with the larger label must be positioned on the Driver’s side of the vehicle.
Figure 5 :
Figure 5 :
Anchor Bushing Attachment
1” Jam Nut
Anchor Bushing
Note offset of center section
Post toward the front of tow
vehicle
14-1/2”
15 3/4”
5/8-11 Grade 8
Bolt(4)
5/8 Lock
Washer(4)
Small Label
HITCH
Fi
6
Center Section
15-3/4”
17”
18-1/4”
Large Label
(Driver Side)
HITCH
HEIGHT
NOTE:
The model shown is the 18K Elite,
the 25K Elite will only have three
bolting locations. They both will
come preassembled in the 15 ¾”
location
30143IN – 12JAN10A PCN12853 2010 CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC
LITHO IN USA
FOR KITS 30142 & 30143
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Figure 6 :
Arch and Center Assembly
Base Arch
location.