M5 HEAD & CENTER SECTION
Part Number:
30892 & 30884
FOR INSTALLATION WITH
M5 MOUNTING LEGS
8. Hitch height determination:
I. With trailer leveled and on level ground measure from the ground to the king pin box, “A” in Figure 21.
II. Measure from the height of the inside of the truck bed, “B” in Figure 21. Dimensions “C” and “D” in Figure 21 can
be used to determine the amount of clearance over the side rails, as mentioned in step 7.
Hitch Height = A – B + 2”
The 2” value is an estimate of suspension compression due to king pin weight of the trailer. This compression could
range between 1”-5” depending on the truck being used and the trailer being towed.
D – C + 2” > 6” as stated in step 7.
B
D
C
A
*MEASURED WITH TRAILER LEVEL,
ON LEVEL GROUND
WARNING:
•Connection for trailer wiring must be located at the side of the truck bed between the driver’s
seat and the rear wheel to prevent operators from working between the truck and trailer.
•A
void putting any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer. Unexpected or accidental movement of
t
he truck or the trailer can cause serious injury or death
•If you must place any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer you MUST perform ALL of the
following steps:
•Check that the truck transmission is in park
•Check that the emergency brake is set
•Block in front of and behind all trailer tires
•Check that the trailer landing gear are resting on firm ground
9. If a lube plate is to be used with an Elite Series 5
th
Wheel it must be at least 12” in diameter and not more than 3/16”
thick. Reese offers this optional lube plate as part # 83001.
Figure 21
GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH, TRUCK, AND TRAILER
Installation Instructions
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