B&W Trailer Hitches RVK3500 User Manual

Model 3500, Warning, Companion™ hitch installation instructions

Advertising
background image

B&W Trailer Hitches
1216 Hawaii Rd / PO Box 186

Humboldt, KS 66748

P:620.473.3664
F:620.473.3766

Companion™ Hitch Installation Instructions

20,000 LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT
5,000 LBS. TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT

Call or Email us for Installation Support

[email protected] www.turnoverball.com

Model 3500

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 Companion hitch requires a large torque
wrench capable of measuring 80 ft−lbs, a 3/4" socket, and a
7/16" socket or wrench

<THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE END USER>

PARTS LIST

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QTY

1

1

2

" X 1

1

2

" Hex Cap Screws

16

2

1

2

" Split Lock Washers

16

3

1

2

" Threaded block

4

4

Pivot Arm A

1

5

Pivot Arm B

1

6

1

2

" X 3" Hex Cap Screw

1

7

Socket Post

1

8

1

4

" X 1

1

2

" Machine Screw

4

9

1

4

" Finish Nut

5

PARTS LIST

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QTY

10

1

4

" Flat Washer

4

11

1

4

" Lock Washer

4

12

Plastic Foot Pads

2

13

3

8

" Button Head Cap Screw

2

14

3

8

" Lock Nut

2

15

Wire Torsion Spring

1

16

Mounting Clip

1

17

1

4

" X

1

2

" Cap Screw

1

18

1

4

" Nylon Lock Nut

1

BASE ASSEMBLY

PIVOT ARM

18

17

16

15

13

14

6

9

11

10

8

7

5

3

4

12

2

1

Advertising