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Husky 31318 Assembly, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

26k w 5th wheel hitch
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Dealer / Installer:
Provide a copy of these Instructions to the end user of this product. These
Instructions provide important operating and safety information for proper
usage of this product. Demonstrate the proper use of the product with the end
user. Have the end user demonstrate that they understand the proper use of
the product.
End User:
Read and follow all instructions included in this manual. Ask your Dealer /
Installer for assistance if you do not understand the proper use of the product.
Never remove any decals from the product.
Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury
Husky recommends to always drive the king pin into the hitch throat and not drop
the king pin from above into the hitch head to avoid incorrect hook-ups. Please
read Operating Instruction to understand how this important Safety Feature
operates.
All Products limited to Vehicle Tow Rating, see Vehicle Owners Manual. Visit www.huskytow.com for Warranty
Information / Tech Support. ©2013 The Coast Distribution System, Inc. All Rights Reserved. December 11, 2013-Rev2
Assembly, Installation, Operation and Maintenance

26K W 5th Wheel Hitch

Part # 31318 (Hitch Head, Yoke and Cross Member)
Part # 31325 (2 Uprights)
WARNING
NOTICE
1 of 19
Instructions
Base Rails Not
Included.

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  • Page 1: Assembly, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

    Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury NOTICE Husky recommends to always drive the king pin into the hitch throat and not drop the king pin from above into the hitch head to avoid incorrect hook-ups. Please read Operating Instruction to understand how this important Safety Feature operates.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Understanding The Safety Features Of your New HUSKY 5 Wheel..........8   Operating Instructions ............................9   About Your Husky 26K W 5th Wheel Hitch ....................9   Preparing For First Use ............................. 9   Coupling Your Trailer ............................ 10  ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

     Caution: The Husky 26K W 5th Wheel Hitch System is recommended for use only in truck beds 6 feet or longer. A Husky Heavy Duty Roller combined with a 26K W 5th Wheel Hitch is recommended for 6 foot short bed truck installations.

  • Page 4: Prior To Installation

    X) should be 4” greater than one-half the trailer width (Dim Y) If towing with a short bed truck (less than 8ft. But longer than 6ft.) Husky Towing recommend the use of a Husky Heavy Duty Roller for increased turning clearance at slow maneuvering speeds.

  • Page 5: Assembly & Installation Procedures

    Assembly & Installation Procedures 1. Upright and Cross Beam Assembly a) If using pre-existing base rails ensure that the center to center (fore and aft) distance is 22” and that there are two pairs of slots in the base rails that are 20-5/8"” apart (side to side) Otherwise contact your local dealer for proper base rail selection and installation.
  • Page 6 c) Install the Cross Beam. NOTE: - The Cross Beam is adjustable in both the Vertical and the Fore & Aft directions. 4 Sets of holes in the ends of the cross beam provides 3-9/16” of vertical adjustment in 3 steps of 1-3/16”.

  • Page 7: Head And Yoke Assembly

    NOTE: - If the Trailer is available for measuring follow the instructions in the section “Operating Instructions” sub section “Preparing For First Use”. Otherwise put the Cross Beam in the highest position per instruction (f). f) Put the cross beam in the highest position using the pattern of holes on the end of the cross beam. Place a flat washer &...

  • Page 8: Understanding The Safety Features Of Your New Husky

    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.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    Preparing For First Use Your Husky 26K W 5th wheel system is now installed and you're anxious to be on your way down the road. You're almost there, but take a few minutes to ensure your hitch is set up properly for your particular truck/coach combination by following the steps below.

  • Page 10: Coupling Your Trailer

    Coupling Your Trailer 1. Ensure the 5th Wheel Trailer wheels are blocked front & rear & that the rear stabilizer jacks are fully retracted. 2. Also make sure the 5 Wheel Trailer landing leg feet are on a stable surface. 3.

  • Page 11: Before Towing

    7. Use the supplied Safety Pin through the lock hasp to retain the hitch closed. 8. For additional security HUSKY TOWING recommends using a Padlock instead of the Safety Pin to Securely Lock the handle closed. WARNING IF THE HANDLE WILL NOT CLOSE THEN THE KING PIN IS NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY IN THE HITCH.
  • Page 12 5. Pull handle fully out, then while pulling it to the rear of the truck let it slide back in until it catches on the latch. lock hasp indicator lock hasp indicator showing jaw open showing jaw open 6. Check that the lock hasp indicator shows jaw open. 7.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    The Jaw should not close all the way. If the Jaw closes all the way with no King Pin in place then the hitch is defective and must be repaired or replaced. If excessive wear or damage is found, contact your installing dealer or HUSKY technical support staff at www.huskytow.com 1-877-544-4449 2.

  • Page 14: 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.

  • Page 15: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Problem What To Look For Solution Hitch is difficult to install and Hitch is not assembled correctly. Refer to Hitch Assembly section for proper remove from the base rails. assembly instructions. Base Rails are not parallel with each Use spacer to hold both base rails parallel other.

  • Page 16: Warranty Terms

    DTS Manufacturing, Husky Towing Products and Coast Distribution with proof of purchase by the original purchaser. The original purchaser shall pay all transportation and shipping costs associated with the return of the defective product and the defective product shall become the property of DTS Manufacturing.

  • Page 17: Parts Listing

    Parts Listing 26K HEAD AND YOKE BOX 1 OF 2 CROSS MEMBER AND PIVOT PIN BOX 2 OF 2 UPRIGHTS KIT, HANDLE KIT, PIVOT PIN KIT CROSS BEAM HARDWARE KIT, BASE RAIL HARDWARE KIT, CROSS MEMBER KIT, HEAD & YOKE KIT, HANDLE GRIP ITEM NO.

  • Page 18: Weighing Truck And 5Th Wheel Trailer

    Appendix A Weighing Truck and 5th Wheel Trailer. Weigh the Truck and 5th Wheel on a public weigh scale. Public weigh scales can be found at Some Truck Stops, or they can be located from Yellow pages or on the Internet. Weigh the Truck and 5th Wheel in 3 stages as shown in the sketch.

  • Page 19: Summarizing Weighing

    Summarizing Weighing GCW (Truck & 5th Wheel Trailer) weight 1 GAW of front axle (Truck) weight 1 – weight 2 GVW (Truck) weight 1 – weight 3 GAW of rear axle (Truck) weight 2 – weight 3 GAW of axles (5th Wheel Trailer) weight3 WARNING!!! EXCEEDING ANY WEIGHT RATING IS HAZARDOUS.

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