B&W Trailer Hitches RVK3400 - Manual (Page 5)

FIGURE H1: Side view of Slider Base.
LOCKED HANDLE POSITION
FIGURE H2: Side view of Slider Base.
UN−LOCKED HANDLE POSITION
FIGURE H3: View of Slider Base with
the Carriage in a forward position.
TOWING POSITION
FIGURE H4: View of Slider Base with
the Carriage in a back position.
MANEUVERING POSITION
FIGURE J1: Underside view of Coupler Head
SLIDER OPERATION
WARNING: Use extreme caution when moving the
truck and trailer in the maneuvering position. Never
exceed 5 mph (roughly walking speed) when in the
maneuvering position, doing so may result in
property damage, serious injury or death.
CAUTION: Use of the slider mechanism should only
be attempted while on smooth flat terrain.
Moving from towing position to maneuvering
position. (Figure H3 to H4)
While the trailer is coupled, set the trailer brakes
and/or chock the trailer wheels.
Pull the handle towards the rear of the truck to move
it to the unlocked position, shown in figure H2.
Pull the truck forward slowly until the handle falls and
is in the locked position, shown in figure H1.
Release the trailer brakes, un−chock the trailer and
maneuver the trailer as needed.
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Approximately 15%−25% of the trailer weight should
be on the hitch.
The height of the king pin box and pivot arms should
be adjusted so that the trailer is approximately level
for towing.
Allow adequate clearance between the bed side and
the underside of the front of the trailer for pitch and
roll of the trailer.
Lubricate top surface of coupler with automotive type
chassis grease or use a nylon lube plate to provide a
lubricated surface.
HELPFUL TIPS:
The Slider hitch was designed to be used with the
Turnoverball
™
hitch mounting system. Other uses
will void the warranty and are expressly prohibited by
B&W Trailer Hitches.
Grease jaws with automotive type chassis grease.
Grease the saddle through
the grease zerk approximately
every six months with
mult−purpose grease. this
allows the coupler to pivot
freely, see figure J1
WARNING: The maneuvering position is only
intended for parking maneuvers and not for towing.
Using the slider in any other capacity could result
serious injury or death.
WARNING: Never hold onto the handle or force it in
any direction while the truck is moving. Failure to
stand clear of the handle when the slider is in
operation could result in serious injury.
Moving from the maneuvering position to the
towing position. (Figure H4 to H3)
Once the trailer is satisfactorily positioned, set the
trailer brakes and/or chock the trailer wheels.
Pull the handle towards the rear of the truck to move
it to the unlocked position, shown in Figure H2.
Move the truck slowly in reverse until the handle falls
and is in the locked position, shown in Figure H1.
Release the trailer brakes and un−chock the trailer.
Copyright 2014, B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED RVK3400 02 04 2014
GREASE ZERK
TRUCK CAB
TRUCK CAB
SLIDER LOCKING HANDLE
SLIDER LOCKING HANDLE
SLIDER CARRIAGE