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Dealer /
operating and safety information for proper usage of this product. Demonstrate the proper use of the
Installer:
product with the end user. Have the end user demonstrate that they understand the proper use of the
product.
Read and follow all instructions included in this manual. Ask your Dealer / Installer for assistance if you do
End User:
not understand the proper use of the product. Never remove any decals from the product.
WARNING! Never exceed the
towing capacity of the tow vehicle.
APPLICATION:
Ford F250/350 years 2011 to Current – vehicle must have OEM 5
Ram 2500 years 2014 to Current – vehicle must have OEM 5
Ram 3500 years 2013 to current – vehicle must have OEM 5
This kit REQUIRES the purchase of the Husky 16KW Head & Yoke Kit (31581)
or 26KW Head & Yoke Kit (31578) each SOLD SEPARATELY
32997 (Ford OEM Uprights) & 33000 (Ram OEM Uprights) & 33054 (GM OEM Uprights)
Parts Diagram
All Products limited to Vehicle Tow Rating, see Vehicle Owners Manual. Visit www.huskytow.com for Warranty
Information / Tech Support / Product Updates. ©2017 DTS Mfg. All Rights Reserved. May 8, 2017-Rev2 Page‐1
Assembly, Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Instructions
16KW/26KW CROSSMEMBER KIT
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Use only the supplied bolts, nuts, and washers to install this kit. All nuts
and bolts are Grade 5 unless specified otherwise.
This kit is to be used
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wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package
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wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package
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with Husky kits:
P/N: 32998
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- Page 1 Ram 3500 years 2013 to current – vehicle must have OEM 5 wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package This kit REQUIRES the purchase of the Husky 16KW Head & Yoke Kit (31581) or 26KW Head & Yoke Kit (31578) each SOLD SEPARATELY...
- Page 2 Failure to follow ALL of Failure to follow ALL of Husky recommends to always drive the king pin into the hitch throat and not drop the Husky recommends to always drive the king pin into the hitch throat and not drop the these instructions may king pin from above into the hitch head to avoid incorrect hook-ups.
- Page 3 5. Using a grease gun, grease Zerk fitting on plate side of pivot pin GREASE ZERK 6. Attach the handle with the 3/8” Carriage Bolts, lock washers and nuts from the 16KW or 26KW Head & Yoke kits. Torque the nuts to 23 ft-lbs. Ensure the padlock hasp points down as per the sketch. 3/8”...
- Page 4 Wheel. This Husky 5th Wheel Hitch has new features which add to the safety and ease of operation. The most important feature to understand is that the Hitch will only fully close when the King Pin of the 5th Wheel Trailer is located correctly inside the Hitch.
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Page 5: Towing Tips
Follow all state, local and provincial driving and towing laws in the location you are driving in. Not following your tow vehicle, trailer, and Husky instructions/manuals can result in a fatal accident. Check Your Equipment Please refer to the MAINTENANCE section. Periodically check the condition of all your towing equipment and keep it in top condition. -
Page 6: Warranty Terms
DTS Mfg. products. Husky Towing Products and DTS Mfg. are not responsible for any labor costs incurred for removal or replacement of the defective product. Husky Towing Products and DTS Mfg are not responsible for repair or replacement of any product under Husky Towing Products and DTS Mfg. - Page 7 ONLY This kit is to be used with Husky kits: 32998 (HUSKY 16KW/26W CROSSMEMBER KIT), 32998 REQUIRES THE PURCHASE OF 31581 (16KW) OR 31578 (26KW) 32999 (HUSKY 16KS CROSSMEMBER KIT), 32999 REQUIRES THE PURCHASE OF 31453 WARNING: If the truck is raised, be sure that the truck is properly blocked and restrained to prevent the truck from falling.
- Page 8 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1”‐14 JAM NUT UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY 3/16” LOCK PIN ADAPTOR T‐BOLT ¾”‐10 X 1‐3/4” SOCKET HEAD CW HANDLE CAP SCREW (33034) CCW HANDLE TAB WASHER ¾”‐10 NYLOCK HEX NUT (33034) SHIM, DUAL HOOK INSTRUCTIONS (33118) Parts Diagram All Products limited to Vehicle Tow Rating, see Vehicle Owners Manual. Visit www.huskytow.com for Warranty Information/ Tech Support/ Product Updates. ©2018 DTS Mfg. All Rights Reserved. January 5, 2018-Rev1 Page‐ 2...
- Page 9 1. Place both uprights into Chevy/GM 5 Wheel adaptor installed in your truck from the factory. The handles and T-bolts must be rotated into the Un-locked position. Handles and T-Bolts are shown in the Un-Locked Position Chevy/GM Truck bed NOT shown for clarification purposes Handles and T-Bolts are shown in the Un-Locked Position...
- Page 10 Handles and T-Bolts are shown in the Locked Position 3. Install the cross member from kit 32998 or 32999 to uprights (#1) using the ¾”-10 bolts (#9) and ¾”-10 nylock nuts (#10). Kit 32998 shown below as an example; kit 32999 installs similarly.
- Page 11 Once the crossmember is installed; make sure the adaptor (#2) sits FLAT with the Chevy/GM 5 Wheel Adaptor at ALL 4 contact locations. Torque all four ¾”-10 bolts (#9) and ¾”-10 nylock nuts (#10) to 250 ft.lbs. APPLY TORQUE WRENCH TO THE NUTS NOT THE BOLTS. Handles and T-Bolts are shown in the Locked Position Adaptor...
- Page 12 9. Finally, install the 3/16” Lock pins (#8) through the handles and the uprights. WARNING: NEVER TOW WITHOUT LOCKING THE 5 WHEEL HITCH HANDLES WITH EITHER THE PROVIDED 3/16” LOCK PINS, OR A PAD LOCK 3/16” LOCK PIN 3/16” LOCK PIN PAD LOCK SHOWN LOCKING...
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Page 13: Preparing For First Use
Preparing For First Use 1. Verify that the cross member is set at the proper height to provide a minimum of 6" clearance between the bottom of the trailer nose and the top of the truck bedsides, and allows for a level-towing attitude of the 5th Wheel Trailer (See Figure 1 below). - Page 14 7. Open the handle to your 5 wheel according to the instructions provided to that specific product. 8. Slowly back the truck so that the bottom plate of the king pin box slides onto the 5th wheel plate & the king pin slides fully into the throat of the hitch head.
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Page 15: Maintenance
HUSKY technical support staff at www.huskytow.com or 1-877-544-4449. 6. Husky Towing Products recommends the use of a lube disc, contact your local Husky dealer to purchase one. All Products limited to Vehicle Tow Rating, see Vehicle Owners Manual. Visit www.huskytow.com for Warranty... - Page 16 Follow all state, local and provincial driving and towing laws in the location you are driving in. Not following your tow vehicle, trailer, and Husky instructions/manuals can result in a fatal accident. Check Your Equipment Please refer to the MAINTENANCE section. Periodically check the condition of all your towing equipment and keep it in top condition.
- Page 17 DTS Mfg. products. Husky Towing Products and DTS Mfg. are not responsible for any labor costs incurred for removal or replacement of the defective product. Husky Towing Products and DTS Mfg. are not responsible for repair or replacement of any product under...