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INSTALLING THE
5TH WHEEL HEAD
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 5 - Maneuvering
On a level surface, align the 5th wheel trailer and tow vehicle
in a straight line. Pull the slider handle out until the handle locks
open to place the lock bar in the maneuver position.
Set the trailer brakes and slowly drive the tow vehicle
forward until the slider stops. The locking bars will
automatically engage in the rear locking groove.
Step 4 - Installing the 5th wheel head
For instructions on calculating the proper height of your 5th wheel
head, refer to the installation manual included with your head unit.
Insert the replacement 5th Wheel head bolts through
the four mounting holes on both the pin plate
and slider and secure them with nylock nuts.
Torque all hardware to the specification indicated
in your 5th wheel head unit installation manual.
For operating instructions of the slider, see Step 5.
For operating instructions of your 5th wheel head unit, refer
to the installation manual included with your 5th wheel head.
Step 6 - Towing
On a level surface, align the 5th wheel trailer and tow vehicle in
a straight line. Pull the slider handle out and rotate it clockwise
to place the lock bar in the ready-to-lock position.
Set the trailer brakes and slowly back up the tow vehicle until
the slider stops. The locking bar will automatically return to the
locked position. Set the trailer brakes and move the tow vehicle
forward slightly to be sure the lock bar is fully engaged.
You are now ready to tow.
Front of truck
Slider and 5th
wheel hitch will
move 12" rearward
5th wheel head
See torque
specifications
included with
your CURT
5th wheel head
Slider and 5th
wheel hitch will
move 12" forward
Front of truck
5th wheel head removal
To remove your 5th wheel head, repeat Step 4 in reverse.
Note:
Depending on the model of your 5th wheel head, this step may differ.
Slider removal
To remove your slider from the base rails, remove the rail pins (#2)
and clips (#3) that were installed in Step 2 and lift the slider out.
TOWING BASICS & SAFETY INFORMATION
For information on safely towing your trailer,
visit
curtmfg.com/understanding-towing
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Maneuver Position
Tow Position
