Andersen Hitches Ranch Hitch 3100 Installation Manual Download Page 1

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Important Safety Information  .............................................

Parts Illustration  .................................................................

Tools Needed for Installation  ..............................................

Section 1: Preparation  ........................................................

Section 2: Installing the Base Unit  .....................................

Section 3: Attaching the Remote Latch Cable Bracket  ......

Section 4: Installing Quick Release & Hitch Hookup  ..........

Warranty Information  .........................................................

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Ranch Hitch Adapter

INSTALLATION MANUAL

For Part #3100 (straight) & #3139 (8” offset) • 24,000 lbs GTWR - 6,000 lbs Tongue

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Summary of Contents for Ranch Hitch 3100

Page 1: ...it Section 3 Attaching the Remote Latch Cable Bracket Section 4 Installing Quick Release Hitch Hookup Warranty Information Page 2 Page 2 Page 2 Page 3 Page 3 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Table of Contents Want to see a video of the install Use your Smart Phone to scan the QR Code above and to go to our Installation Videos on the web Ranch Hitch Adapter INSTALLATION MANUAL For Part 3100 straight 3139 8 off...

Page 2: ...dditional reinforcing gussets may need to be positioned in or on your pin box A good welder will be able to shore things up and you will be safely on your way If you are unsure please feel free to call us PARTS ILLUSTRATION Ranch Hitch Adapter 1 Threaded Collar Assembly one threaded collar and two split collar halves 3110 2 Ranch Hitch Adapter Base 3102 3 Set Bolts 2 pcs 3107 4 Ranch Hitch Stinger...

Page 3: ...ck base at the factory to keep the threads from getting damaged in shipping Contact Andersen s Customer Service Dept If any parts are missing or damaged SECTION 2 INSTALLING THE BASE UNIT 2 1 Liberally apply anti seize grease to the split collets and threaded collar shown right and the trailer king pin This will make removal easier if you ever find the need NOTE The threaded collar and each split ...

Page 4: ...readed collar onto the split collar and ensure a very strong grip on the king pin 2 6 Locate the grade 8 bolts lock washers and nuts There are 8 holes drilled in the Ranch Hitch Adapter Base but only four need to be used You will be responsible to choose which 4 holes will be used to accept the Grade 8 Bolts Try to evenly spread the load as much as possible Take care to locate the bolts where they...

Page 5: ...ping screws provided IMPORTANT The remote latch cable bracket should be installed so that the cable does not have any sharp turns or kinks in it This allows the cable to operate correctly and prevents it from binding For best results we suggest installing the latch cable bracket on the opposite side of the pin box from where the cable enters the stinger 3 1 B NOTE We suggest installing the remote ...

Page 6: ...off the ball Then connect the trailer break away brake cable IMPORTANT Because Andersen Manufacturing has no control over your trailers pin box and frame construction we would ask you to use caution on your first towing experience with the Ranch Hitch Adapter Be aware of what your trailer is telling you If you are feeling undue chucking or if you feel significant surging when stopping or starting ...

Page 7: ...proper maintenance including but not limited to loading the Product beyond the Product s rated load capacity 2 Defects or damage caused by an accident sudden impact arising from a collision or other abnormal occurrences 3 Defects or damage caused by fire smoke flood water damage lightning or other acts of nature acts of God 4 Defects or damage caused by abuse misuse negligence accident unauthorize...

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