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INDEX
1.
GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER.
2.
DRILLED AND BOLTED INSTALLATION FIGURE.
3.
NO-DRILL, CLAMPED ON INSTALLATION FIGURE.
4.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.
5.
CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.
GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER
Failure to check and follow tow ratings could result in tow vehicle
•Trailer and its contents together must not exceed truck, hitch and/or trailer tow
ratings.
•Towing vehicle must have a manufacturer's rated towing capacity equal to or
greater than the gross trailer weight (dry weight of the trailer plus payload of the
trailer). Figure1.
•Gross weight of trailer must not exceed fifth wheel hitch rating.
•King pin weight must not exceed fifth wheel rating, Figure 2. If in doubt have king
pin weight measured by a qualified technician.
Figure1.
1. Check Tow Ratings:
Vehicle Tow Rating:_______________________.
Signature Series
Hitch Rating:__________________.
Gross Trailer Weight Figure 1:______________.
*Trailer weight should be the lowest of these recorded ratings for safe towing conditions.
2. Cequent Towing Products hitches are designed for use with recreational fifth wheel trailers only. Hitch applications other than
recreational fifth wheel trailers must be approved in writing by Cequent Towing Products Engineering Department.
3. Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with your
4. Approximately 15%-25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight), Figure2.
Figure 2.
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2006, 2007 Cequent Towing Products
Installation Instructions
READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING
Signature Series Rail Kit
Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs
damage or truck and trailer separation while towing.
FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER
TANKS + CARGO, ETC.
= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT
Signature Series
15-25%
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
(PIN WEIGHT)
WARNING:
WARNING:
Fifth Wheel Hitch.
75-85%
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
Sheet 1 of 11
Part Numbers:
Pages 1 - 3
Page
4
Page
5
Pages 6 – 10
Page 11
30074N
6-27-07
30074
Rev. F
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Summary of Contents for Cequent Towing Products Signature Series
- Page 1 *Trailer weight should be the lowest of these recorded ratings for safe towing conditions. 2. Cequent Towing Products hitches are designed for use with recreational fifth wheel trailers only. Hitch applications other than recreational fifth wheel trailers must be approved in writing by Cequent Towing Products Engineering Department.
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Page 2: Installation Instructions
TRUCK 6. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Cequent Towing Products recommends the trailer be equipped with an extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning clearance (See trailer manufacturer for Signature Series options), Figure 4. - Page 3 ON LEVEL GROUND Signature Series 9. If a lube plate is to be used with a Wheel it must be at least 12” in diameter. Cequent Towing Products offers this optional lube plate as part # 83001 / 40001. WARNING: •Connection for trailer wiring must be located at the side of the truck bed between the driver’s...
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Page 4: Part Numbers
Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING Signature Series Rail Kit 30074 Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs Equipment Required: Fastener Kit: 30074F WARNING: This hitch is designed to safely carry the loads Sockets & Wrenches: 3/8” Hex Socket, 3/4”, 7/8”,15/16”... - Page 5 Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING Signature Series Rail Kit 30074 Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs Equipment Required: Fastener Kit: 30074F WARNING: This hitch is designed to safely carry the loads Sockets & Wrenches: 3/8” Hex Socket, 3/4”, 7/8”,15/16”...
- Page 6 Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members, etc. CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.
- Page 7 Installation Instructions Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING 30074 Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs Figure 12 Figure 11. Hitch cross rail Step 4 : Insert the front rail in the same manner as Step 3 : Slide the rail across so that it extends over...
- Page 8 Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members, etc. CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.
- Page 9 Check for obstructions before drilling. Failure to do so could result in damaged fuel or brake lines, structural members, etc. CEQUENT TOWING PRODUCTS does its best to communicate tow vehicle manufacturer changes; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the installer to prevent damage due to installation.
- Page 10 Part Numbers: READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING 30074 Signature Series Rail Kit Dodge Ram Trucks-all, including Mega-cabs THE FOLLOWING STEPS APPLY FOR NO-DRILL, CLAMP-ON ONLY Loosely attach hitch frame brackets to hitch cross rails using 5/8” X 1-1/2” long bolts, flat & lock washers, See Figure 8 &...
- Page 11 7 years of ownership to the original consumer purchaser when a Cequent Towing Products 5th Wheel Hitch is used. Cequent Towing Products will replace FREE OF CHARGE any part which proves defective in material or workmanship when presented to any Cequent Towing Products dealer, Cequent Towing Products Warehouse or returned to factory.