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COMPONENT
Lug Bolts
Coupler
Fifth Wheel Hitch
MAINTENANCE
Lug bolts must be checked at 10,
25 and 50 miles when your travel
trailer is new or a tire is removed
and every 3,000 miles there-
after. In addition, the lug bolts
should be checked periodically
for safety, especially before long
trips, extensive braking, or tire
changes.
Tighten the lug bolts to 90-120
ft. pounds torque using a cross
tighten sequence:
5 stud = 1-3-5-2-4;
6 stud = 1-4-2-5-3-6;
8 stud = 1-5-3-7-2-6-4-8.
Use a small quantity of lubri-
cant on the moving mechanism
and all points of movement in
the actuator to insure ease of
operation.
Use conventional grease on the
hitch ball for ease of operation.
• Inspect all joints and links for
tightness to prevent loss.
Design is such that bolts and
nuts can be tight and still
function properly.
• Lubricate all moving parts of
fifth wheel for proper opera-
tion.
• Grease top surface of wheel
to eliminate wear and facili-
tate easier turning.
• Before coupling to trailer,
inspect all moving parts of
fifth wheel. Replace all bent
or worn parts.
• Thoroughly inspect unit ev-
ery 1,000 miles.
• Ensure that all installation
bolts and nuts are tight.
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AVOID
DO NOT ignore checking
wheel lug bolts.
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