Reese 30852 RAIL KIT - Manual (Page 5)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIFTH WHEEL INSTALLATION
CAUTION!
TOOLS
3/8” Allen socket
Ratchet
18mm socket 200 lb-ft Torque Wrench
3/4” Hex socket 3-1/4” Hole Saw OR 3-1/4” Knockout Punch
1. The following instructions should be used to mount the fifth wheel. Care and attention to detail will ensure a quick
quality installation. Check parts against parts list to become familiar with parts in kit. (
Figure 1 )
CAUTION!
Read page 2-4 of these instructions before starting installation. Failure to do so could result in significant vehicle damage!
WARNING:
2. Use only Cequent Performance Products, Inc. supplied bolts, nuts, and washers to install this kit. All bolts and nuts
are Grade 5 unless specified otherwise.
3. These instructions are intended for a specific group of trucks. Each frame bracket must be bolted to the vehicle
If the truck is raised, be sure that the truck is properly blocked and restrained to prevent the truck from falling.
Failure to do so may result in the truck suddenly falling, causing death or serious injury.
frame with two bolts.
CAUTION:
These instructions are guidelines only. Actual installation is the responsibility of the installer and the owner.
Always measure truck and trailer before installing hitch to be sure that there is clearance at the cab and at the
bumper to allow for turns.
4. Using the drivers side edge of the bed corrugation, find the center of the truck bed. Measure the locations of the
holes that will need to be cut using
Figure 8 (long bed application) or Figure 9 (short bed application). If a plastic
drop-in bed liner is used cut 19” X 4” slots in liner measured from center of holes in truck bed. Remove plastic bed
liner if applicable . Spray-in bed liners and bed mats less than ¼” thick will work with normal installation
instructions. Note: Consult installer for recommended curing time on spray-in liner before cutting holes through
bed. If the
REESE ® Elite ™ Series slider fifth wheel assembly is used, then see fifth wheel slider assembly instructions
for slot cut dimensions.
5. Drill 1/8” pilot hole in truck bed per measurements. With hole saw or knockout punch to enlarge hole to 3-1/4”.
CAUTION:
Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel/brake lines, structural
members, etc. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer
changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.
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Plastic bed liner will need to be removed before drilling or punching out. Bed liner will need to be cut as noted in
general instruction #4 on page 5. Optional: Spray under coating around 3-1/4” holes to prevent rusting.
30852IN – 16FEB11A PCN14335 ©2011 CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. LITHO IN USA
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