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2.09.21.RH.rev A
HITCHING
WARNING: Never perform any of the following actions while any part of a person is between the vehicle and trailer.
1. Block the trailer wheels in both directions.
2. Align your truck with the center of the trailer. The truck and trailer centerline must be within 10 degrees of each other.
3. Lower your tailgate and back up until there is about 6” of clearance between the SuperGlide hitch and the end of
the Capture Plate (sold separately and installed on your trailer’s king pin plate). Raise or lower the front of the trailer
so the bottom of the Capture Plate is aligned slightly above the beginning of the ramp area of the Fifth Wheel Plate.
This procedure will cause the front edge of the Capture Plate to “ride up” the ramp and atten or tilt the hitch plate
into a parallel position. Add WD-40 to the top of the hitch plate and bottom of the Capture plate and king pin to make
hitching easier.
CAUTION: If this procedure is not followed, the king pin may bind in the plate mechanism and not lock-in properly.
Following the procedure, as outlined in Step 3 will ensure that you will not “high hook” the king pin in the
plate. “High hooking” occurs when backing your hitch into a trailer that is set too high, resulting in the lower
ange of the king pin to wedge itself against the metal edge of the lower horseshoe piece or against the
Lock Jaw Assembly. Damage to the Lock Jaw Assembly may result and not allow smooth operation of the
closing mechanism.
4. The Fifth Wheel Latch must be in the open position (see illustration on page 10). Lift and pull out on the Release
Handle to open the Lock Jaw Assembly.
CAUTION: Damage may result should you attempt to hook up with the Lock Jaw Assembly in the closed position.
5. Back up the truck in one uid motion, so the king pin enters the center of the Fifth Wheel Plate opening.
6. Set your parking brake while the king pin is pressed against the hitch and you feel it stop the rearward roll of your
truck.
7. Make sure the Lock Jaw Assembly is completely wrapped around the king pin.
8. Be sure that the Release Handle has fully returned to the closed position and proceed to Safety Checks (page 16).
CAPTURE PLATE
RAMP
CAPTURE PLATE
(UNDERSIDE VIEW)
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