Reese 5AS16K 5TH AIRBORNE SIDEWINDER - Manual (Page 11)

Installation Instructions
5 th AIRBORNE SIDEWINDER
z 2009 Cequent Performance Products - Printed in Mexico
Sheet 11 of 13 5AS16KIN 11-8-11 Rev. E
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
BEFORE EACH TRIP:
1. CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT: Check that condition of all of your towing equipment and keep it in top condition.
2. Check to see that all bolts are properly tightened.
4. Check that the airbag pressure is set for your coach. (The skid plate should be near level when parked on level ground)
MAINTENANCE:
1. For ease of hookup; frequently lubricate the skid plate surface and the back side of the king pin.
2. Keep pin-box hitch painted to prevent rust and maintain a good appearance. (Do Not paint over labels)
ADJUSTING THE AIR SPRING
1. Perform the hitching procedure following the proper hitching procedure according to the manual for your fifth wheel
Hitch.
2. Add air to the air spring at the valve shown in figure 31. Continue adding air until the skid plate is level (on level ground) see
figure 31. (Use the Inspection Notch on lower jaw of the pin box and line up with bottom side of body.)
The inspection notch is a good reference for setting air pressure in the spring, if more performance is desired the air
bag position and pressure can be adjusted to suite your preference. The air spring position can be adjusted by
loosening the mounting bolts shown in figure 30 and moving the bag as indicated per your loading condition. A
good starting point for pressure setting is 80-100 psi. (Do Not Exceed 120 psi). If the ride is too soft, add more
pressure. If the ride is harsh, remove pressure. If the pressure adjustment cannot maintain a satisfactory ride,
reposition the air spring according to figure 30.
Fill Here
Air Spring Position
3,200 lbs pin weight 2,000 lbs pin weight
Figure 30
Mounting Bolts
(Torque 15-20 ft-lbs)
DO NOT OVERTORQUE
Skid Plate Approximately Level
Figure 31
Inspection Notch
See Figure 32
Figure 32
Inspection
Notch
WARNING: Make air bag
adjustments with trailer unhooked
from tow vehicle and air bag
deflated. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
Lower Jaw