5. Trucks come in many different configurations.
(8ft) light trucks for the best combination in truck - trailer turning clearance.
Rule of thumb:
Fig. 4
Do Not install this REESE™
short bed pickup truck that has a bed shorter than 6 ft.!
6. The height of the coupler should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow
approximately 6 inches clearance between the top of the pickup walls and the underside of the front of the trailer for
pitch and roll of the trailer. (See Fig. 5). Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.
Fig. 5
The measurements above are guidelines.
clearances. If vehicle and/or trailer has any added bed vicinity accessories (i.e. fairings, air dams, ground effects,
bed rails, etc.). Additional dimensioning and clearance checks have to be made.
30127IN – 9/10/10 REV C
Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck
axle ("X" in Fig. 4), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half
the trailer width ("Y" in Fig.4)
Truck
X
Elite Series
If your measurements are close to these numbers re-check
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RV Trailer
Gooseneck Hitch Ball
WARNING:
Gooseneck Hitch on or attempt to tow with a
Approximately 6 Inches
CAUTION:
recommends the use of long bed
Y
Level Trailer
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