1. Verify that the cross member is set at the proper height to provide a minimum of 6" clearance between the bottom of the
trailer nose and the top of the truck bedsides, and allows for a level-towing attitude of the 5th Wheel Trailer (See Figure 1
below).
2. With top face of head level measure up to top of pickup box (dimension Y in Figure 1). On the trailer measure up from the
face of the pin box to the underneath of the trailer (dimension X in Figure 1). Measurement X less measurement Y gives the
amount of clearance between the top of the pickup box and the underneath of the trailer.
At a minimum this should be 6", if the trailer and tow vehicle are going off-road then this needs to be 8" to 10".
If this dimension is less than 6" DO NOT USE THIS TRAILER WITH THIS TOW VEHICLE. Severe damage may occur
to both the pickup box and the trailer.
3. If necessary, adjust the cross member to the proper height, ensuring the fasteners are re-torqued to the specified values
provided by the manufacturer.
4. Ensure the 5th Wheel Trailer wheels are blocked front & rear & that the rear stabilizer jacks are fully retracted.
5. Also make sure the 5
6. With hitch head level, set trailer king pin box ½" to 1" below hitch so trailer will ride up and onto hitch. Back Up the truck
under the trailer so the king pin enters the hitch.
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Preparing For First Use
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Wheel Trailer landing leg feet are on a stable surface.
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