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Bowers & Wilkins Turnoverball 1020 Installation Instructions Manual

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<THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE END USER>
Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch Installation Instructions
®
MODEL 1020
2020 CHEVROLET & GMC 2500 & 3500 Trucks.
Excludes Trucks with CarbonPro beds.
Mounting Kit Box (GNRM1020)
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
Cross Member
2
Cross Member Bracket
3
Washer Plate
Center Box (GNRC920)
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
4
Center Section
5
Latch Pin Assembly
6
Latch Pin Handle
7
2−5/16" Ball
WARNING
Read all installation and operating instructions along with all labels
before using this product.
Adding components such as a Turnoverball hitch to the chassis of
any vehicle can be hazardous. There is potential for unexpected
combustion of fuel, electric shock, burns, shifting or falling of
unstable vehicle, damage to vehicle, injury from tool usage and
many other hazards. This installation must be completed by
someone who is aware of the hazards involved. This person must
be knowledgeable of proper safety procedures for a vehicle
modification of this nature, and for usage of the equipment
required to perform the installation.
Without proper knowledge, towing can be a dangerous activity.
Understand all the risks involved with towing before proceeding.
For information on towing safety, see "The Trailer Handbook: A
Guide to Understanding Trailer and Towing Safety" from the
National Association of Trailer Manufacturers, www.NATM.com
and your trailer manufacturer's owner's manual.
Do not exceed tow or tongue rating of coupler, tow or tongue
rating of hitch, or tow or weight ratings of truck or trailer. See
vehicle and trailer manufacturer information for ratings. Exceeding
these ratings may cause damage to towing components or loss of
attachment between the trailer and truck.
Do not modify this product in any manner. Doing so could alter its
integrity and lead to a loss of attachment between the trailer and
the tow vehicle.
B&W Trailer Hitches
1216 Hawaii Rd / PO Box 186
Humboldt, KS 66748
P:800.248.6564
F:620.869.9031
8
QTY
2
4
3
1
2
2
QTY
1
1
1
1
2
5
6
Failure to comply with the safety information in these
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
See Limited Lifetime Warranty at
bwtrailerhitches.com/warranty
NOTE: All diagrams and figures shown are specific to installation
on a short bed truck. Installation on a truck with an 8' bed requires
installing the center section in a different orientation. See step 1
under "INSTALL LATCH PIN" on page 4.
7
8
2
4
1
3
9
10
Additional caution must be used when towing a wedge car trailer.
Towing stability greatly depends on keeping the center of gravity
as low as possible. Load heavy cars over the axles. Never tow
with a single car on the front of the trailer. When towing a wedge
car trailer, never exceed speeds that are reasonable for the
roadway conditions (e.g. turns, going around a curve, etc.). Failure
to account for proper trailer center of gravity and speeds that are
reasonable for the roadway conditions may cause damage to the
truck, trailer, towing components, and loss of attachment between
the truck and trailer.
This product was designed to fit vehicles in their original, "as
manufactured" condition. Compatibility with vehicles having
replacement parts, or other modifications is not guaranteed.
Inspect vehicle for modifications before installation of this product.
The Turnoverball hitch comes equipped with a 2−5/16" ball.
Trailers towed with the ball provided must have a 2−5/16" coupler.
Towing with a larger coupler could cause loss of attachment
between the trailer and the tow vehicle.
A visual inspection of the hitch should be performed before each
time you tow. Regularly check that all pinned connections are
secure, and that all bolted connections are at the correct torque
specification. Check for cracks or damage to the hitch. Do not tow
with the hitch if cracks or damage outside of normal wear is found.
Towing with a hitch that has cracks or damage could result in
damage to the tow vehicle, trailer, towing components or loss of
attachment between the tow vehicle and trailer.
Call or Email us for
Installation Support
hitches@turnoverball.com
bwtrailerhitches.com
Center Section Bolt Bag
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
8
5/8" U−Bolt
9
Conical Springs
10
5/8" Lock Nut
5/16" X 1" Carriage Bolt
5/16" X 3/4" Carriage Bolt
5/16" Flange Nut
Mounting Kit Bolt Bag 1
2
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
5/8" X 4−1/2" Flange Bolt
5/8" Flange Nut
M14 X 35mm Flanged Head Bolt
Mounting Kit Bolt Bag 2
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
5/8" X 4−1/2" Flange Bolt
5/8" Flange Nut
M14 X 35mm Flanged Head Bolt
QTY
2
4
4
2
1
3
QTY
6
6
4
QTY
6
6
4
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Summary of Contents for Bowers & Wilkins Turnoverball 1020

  • Page 1 <THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE END USER> B&W Trailer Hitches Call or Email us for 1216 Hawaii Rd / PO Box 186 Installation Support Humboldt, KS 66748 hitches@turnoverball.com bwtrailerhitches.com P:800.248.6564 See Limited Lifetime Warranty at F:620.869.9031 bwtrailerhitches.com/warranty Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch Installation Instructions ®...
  • Page 2: Prepare To Install

    PREPARE TO INSTALL Mark the 4" hole location. Using a tape measure hooked over the rear edge of the bed (at tailgate end), measure the location for the hole as shown NOTE: Remove all parts from the packaging and in Figure A1. Next, locate the center of the bed by familiarize yourself with all the parts and tools measuring the distance between the wheel wells required.
  • Page 3 Prepare a lifting device (optional). The purpose of the device is to CROSS MEMBER BRACKET TUBE safely hold the hitch in position SEAM CROSS MEMBER during part of the installation. See Figure A3 for an example. A simple mechanical lifting device is available Figure A3.
  • Page 4 FORWARD CROSS REAR CROSS MEMBER ASSEMBLY MEMBER ASSEMBLY Figure D1: View of cross members. Figure B6: View looking up at bottom of bed over axle. Mount center section between cross members. INSTALL LATCH PIN Push the front cross member forward and the rear cross member rearward so that there is room between them for the center section.
  • Page 5 SECURE HITCH INSTALL LATCH PIN RELEASE HANDLE IMPORTANT: The hitch must be square in the truck. If the center section is not parallel with the axle, IMPORTANT: The latch pin will not function properly if certain accessories to the Turnoverball hitch will not handle is not installed correctly.
  • Page 6 INSTALL SAFETY CHAIN PREPARE FOR TOWING U−BOLTS Replace truck components. Replace the spare tire heat shield which was removed in the PREPARE TO Drill the holes. To install the safety chain brackets, it INSTALL section. If the exhaust was lowered is necessary to drill four 11/16"...