3000 Fifth Wheel Instruction Manual
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English
5.3 Mounting of fifth wheel coupling to mounting frame
A Standard Fifth wheel Coupling should be mounted using 12 bolts
size M16 and grade 10.9 unless it is a special application where 8
bolts may be used.
5.4 Mounting of plates, dolly mounting plates, frames and
sliding fifth wheels
Mounting plates, Dolly mounting plates Mounting Frames & Sliding
Fifth wheels should always be fitted using the correct fixing
arrangement to suit the Plated Weight of the Vehicle (UK Only). For
this reason it is recommended that this equipment always be fitted
using Fontaine Bolt Kits.
These kits will always be supplied with bolts which match the correct
rating of the equipment and the relevant fitting instructions.
In the case of Dolly and 12mm flat mounting plates the fifth wheel
must be attached to the plate with countersunk bolts and
attached to the chassis or ball turntable using the standard
Fontaine 16mm bolt kit.
IMPORTANT
When fitting mounting plates or sliding fifth wheels to chassis’
fitted with mounting angles higher than the vehicle chassis,
special crossmembers may be required. Before fitting any fifth
wheel to this type of chassis please consult the Fontaine
Technical Department.
I N S T A L L A T I O N
Figure 14 - Dolly Mounting Plate
Figure 15 - Mounting Plate
