Reese 30074 RAIL KIT - Manual (Page 2)

Part Numbers:
30074
Rev. F 6-27-07 30074N Sheet 2 of 11 z 2006, 2007 Cequent Towing Products
Installation Instructions
READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING
Signature Series Rail Kit
Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs
KING PIN
RV TRAILER
TRUCK
Figure 3.
Rule of thumb: The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck
axle (“X” in Figure 3), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half
the trailer width (“Y” in Figure 3).
Conventional Pin Box Extended Pin Box
Figure 4.
WARNING:
Do Not install this fifth wheel hitch on or attempt to tow with a short bed pickup
truck that has a bed shorter than 6 ft.!
Approximately 6 Inches
Level Trailer
Figure 5.
CAUTION:
The measurements above are guidelines. If your measurements are close to these numbers re-check 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.
5. Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Towing Products hitches are designed for use in light trucks such as
the Ford F-Series, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Cequent Towing Products recommends the use of long bed (8ft)
light trucks for the best combination in truck - trailer turning clearance.
6. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Cequent Towing Products recommends the
trailer be equipped with an extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning clearance (See trailer manufacturer for
options), Figure 4. It also may be helpful to add a
Signature Series Slider (Part # 30070) for increased turning clearance for low
speed, non-highway maneuvering.
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, Figure 5. Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.