B&W Trailer Hitches RVK3250 - Manual

B&W Trailer Hitches
1216 Hawaii Road / PO Box 186
Humboldt, KS 66748
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Patriot 16k™ Hitch Installation Instructions
16,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT
4,000 LBS. TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT Call or Email us for Installation Support
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Model 3250
WARNING
Failure to comply with the safety information in these
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Read all installation and operating instructions along
with all labels before using this product.
Without proper knowledge, towing can be a
dangerous activity. Understand all the risks involved
with towing before proceeding. For information on
towing safety, see "The Trailer Handbook: A guide
to Understanding Trailer and Towing Safety" from
the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers,
www.NATM.com.
Do not modify this product in any manner. Doing so
could alter its integrity and lead to a loss of attachment
between the trailer and the tow vehicle.
Regularly check that all bolted connections are at the
correct torque specification. A visual inspection should
be performed before each time you tow. Do not exceed tow or tongue rating of coupler, tow or
tongue rating of hitch, or tow or weight ratings of truck
or trailer. See vehicle and trailer manufacturer
information for ratings. Exceeding these ratings may
cause damage to towing components or loss of
attachment between the trailer and truck.
Adding components to the chassis of any vehicle can
be hazardous. There is potential for damage to
vehicle, injury from tool usage and many other
hazards. This installation must be completed by
someone who is aware of the hazards involved. This
person must be knowledgeable of proper safety
procedures for a vehicle installation of this nature, and
for usage of the equipment required to perform the
installation.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Installation of the Patriot 16k hitch requires a large torque wrench capable of
measuring 80 ft−lbs, a 3/4" socket, and a 7/16" socket or wrench.
NOTICE:
Installation of the B&W Patriot 16k hitch requires the use of a Universal Rail Kit to
attach the hitch to the truck frame. See your local B&W dealer for information.
<THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE END USER>
PARTS LIST
QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM
1 Pivot Arm A 1
1 Pivot Arm B 2
8 1
2
" X 1 1
2
" Hex Cap Screw 3
8 1
2
" Split Lock Washers 4
8 1
2
" Finish Nut 5
4 Rail Pin 6
4 Hair Pin 7
2 1
4
" X 1" Carriage Bolt 8
2 1
4
" Nut 9
TRUCK CAB
1 2
3
4
5
8
9
6 7
COUPLER JAWS
COUPLER CAM
HANDLE SAFETY PIN
COUPLER
CAM HANDLE
BASE LEG
RAIL PIN
WARNING: Do not use the Patriot 16k 5th wheel
hitch with any device that changes the location of
the king pin pivot point. The king pin on your trailer
must rotate in the jaws of the Patriot 16k Coupler,
see figure E1. Preventing the king pin from rotating
within the jaws of the patriot 16k coupler with a
wedge, see figure E2, or any other device, such as
a Reese Sidewinder or Reese Revolution , could
result in property damage, serious injury or death.
® ®
Reese is a registered trademark of Cequent Performance Products. ®
ATTACHING TRAILER
Remove the coupler cam handle safety pin and open
the cam handle. Adjust the height of the 5th wheel
trailer so the king pin plate is slightly lower than the
top of the coupler. Back the truck towards the trailer,
centering the trailer’s king pin in the coupler, until the
king pin has engaged the jaws. Ensure that the
coupler cam handle has completely closed before
inserting the cam handle safety pin through the cam
handle and the coupler. Hook up brake and lighting
connections before towing.
PULL TEST
Have the truck stationary with the emergency brake
on, the trailer wheels blocked and landing gear still
resting firm on the ground supporting the weight of
the trailer. Make sure no one is between the truck
and trailer, return to the cab of the truck. Release the
emergency brake and apply the trailer brakes. Try to
pull the trailer forward with the truck. If the trailer is
properly hooked up, the wheel blocks and trailer
brakes should not allow the truck to move forward. If
trailer is not hitched correctly, the trailer will separate
from the truck. However, with the landing gear
resting firmly on the ground, it will support the trailer
and not allow it to drop or fall on the truck sides.
NOTICE: All bolted connections should be checked
for the correct torque specification regularly. Always
perform a visual inspection before towing.
To uninstall the Patriot 16k hitch, remove the Saddle
lock pins, grab the saddle handles and lift to remove
the coupler from the pivot arms. To remove the
Patriot 16k base, remove the rail pins from the base
legs and carefully lift and position the base out of the
attachment points.
UNINSTALL HITCH
Lower landing gear and block the trailer wheels.
Raise the trailer until the tongue weight is removed
from the truck. Then, unpin the Coupler handle and
rotate to the open position to unlatch the jaws. If the
jaws do not open, readjusting the landing gear may
relieve pressure and allow them to open. Use the
safety pin to lock the handle in the open position and
when you are sure that the landing gear will support
the trailer, move the truck forward to release the
jaws from the kingpin. The jaws will always open
when the pressure of the trailer is taken off the
coupler as the truck pulls away.
UNATTACHING TRAILER
Grease the saddle through the grease zerk
approximately every six months with multi−purpose
grease. this allows the coupler to pivot freely, see
figure G1.
Grease jaws with automotive type chassis grease.
Lubricate top surface of coupler with automotive type
chassis grease or use a nylon lube plate to provide a
lubricated surface.
Allow adequate clearance between the bed side and
the underside of the front of the trailer for pitch and
roll of the trailer.
The height of the king pin box and pivot arms should
be adjusted so that the trailer is approximately level
for towing.
Approximately 15%−25% of the trailer weight should
be on the hitch.
HELPFUL TIPS:
Copyright 2014, B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED RVK3250 03 11 2014
FIGURE E1:
Top view of coupler head.
FIGURE E2:
Coupler Head with
locking wedge.
FIGURE G1: View under saddle.
KING PIN
PIVOT POINT
WEDGE
GREASE ZERK