FOR INSTALLATION WITH
M5 MOUNTING LEGS
GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH, TRUCK, AND TRAILER
WARNING:
Failure to check and follow tow ratings could result in tow vehicle damage or truck and trailer separation while towing.
•Trailer and its contents together must not exceed truck, hitch (leg, center section, and head unit) and/or trailer tow ratings.
•Towing vehicle must have a manufacturer's rated towing capacity equal to or greater than the gross trailer weight (dry weight
of the trailer plus payload of the trailer). (See Fig. 16)
•Gross weight of trailer must not exceed 20,000 lbs.
•King pin weight must not exceed 5000 lbs. If in doubt have king pin weight measured by qualified facility.
Figure 16
1.
Check Tow Ratings:
Vehicle Tow Rating:_______
M-Series Hitch Rating:
Gross Trailer Weight (Figure 16):___________
*Trailer weight should be the lowest of these recorded ratings for safe towing conditions.
2. Reese hitches are designed for use with recreational fifth wheel trailers only.
3. Use only a SAE 2-inch king pin with your M-Series Fifth Wheel Hitch.
4. Approximately 15%-25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight). See Fig. 17.
Figure 17
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2017 Horizon Global America Inc.
Product Instructions
M5 HEAD & CENTER SECTION
FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER
TANKS + CARGO, ETC.
= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT
_____
20,000 lbs.___
15-25%
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
(PIN WEIGHT)
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75-85%
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
30884N
10/25/2017
Part Number:
30892 & 30884
Rev. A