DO NOT use this hitch for towing a trailer with a pin box that could come in contact with or interfere with the
latch of the hitch handle when turning! (See Fig 6) If the pin box contacts the hitch handle or its latch when
turning, the trailer may become unhitched.
•Connection for trailer wiring should be in the side of the truck bed between the driver's
seat and the wheel well for the back truck axle
•Installation of connection rearward of the wheel well may result in user placing body
between truck and trailer. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, AVOID PUTTING BODY UNDER TRAILER
OR BETWEEN TRUCK AND TRAILER!
•If you need to place any part of your body under trailer or between truck and trailer:
All trailer tires MUST be blocked in front and behind each tire AND
Trailer landing gear MUST be resting on firm ground AND
Truck MUST be stationary, in park, with emergency brake on!
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Reference Fig. 21 on back page. Number in parentheses refer to parts in Fig. 21.
2.
TITAN® 16K Fifth Wheel is contained in two cartons. Unpack and become familiar with parts on parts list. Base rail, brackets
and hardware are in separate kits with separate installation instructions (sold separately).
3.
Place two base rails across bed of truck (See Fig 7). Select one leg and place tabs through the middle rectangular slot in the
base rails. Slip long pull pins through holes in base rails from the inside out as shown so the cotter pins are on the outside of
the base rails. Repeat for other leg. Secure pull pins with the spring retaining pins .
Select cross member (6) and install on leg aligning holes for hitch height desired. (Lowest position 14" highest 18"). Install four
4.
½-13x4.5" Socket Head bolts (8), with the heads towards the outside as shown, and lock nuts (9).
Torque ½" nuts to 75 lb.ft.
5.
6.
Place the pivot beam and head assembly( ) over the cross member (6) and secure with the locking pins (11 ). The locking pins
must have the end lock portion turned vertically, centered and snapped in place to ensure proper locking (see Fig 8b)
Install base rails and mounting brackets as described in "Installation Instructions for 5
7.
Base rails must be bolted through the floor of the pickup to the brackets that attach to
the truck frame. DO NOT INSTALL BY FASTENING TO THE FLOOR OF THE PICKUP BOX
ONLY. The floor alone is not strong enough to carry the loads imposed by the trailer.
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HANDLE
Fig. 6
BASERAILS
Fig. 7
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WARNING:
WARNING:
Fig. 8a
WARNING
KING PIN
BOTTOM OF PIN BOX
Fig. 8b
Wheel Rail Mounting Kit."
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