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Reese 30054 Instruction Manual

30k - fifth wheel hitch
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Instruction Manual
30K -
Fifth Wheel Hitch
Part Number 30054
DEALER/INSTALLER:
(1) Provide this Manual to end user.
(2) Physically demonstrate hitching and unhitching procedures in this Manual to end user.
(3) Have end user demonstrate that he/she understands procedures.
END USER:
(1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use hitch.
(2) Save this Manual and Hitch Warning Hang Tag for future reference.
(3) Pass on copies of Manual and Hitch Warning Hang Tag to any other user or owner of hitch.
HANG TAG
SKID PLATE SURFACE
HITCH WARNING DECALS

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 30K - Fifth Wheel Hitch Part Number 30054 DEALER/INSTALLER: (1) Provide this Manual to end user. (2) Physically demonstrate hitching and unhitching procedures in this Manual to end user. (3) Have end user demonstrate that he/she understands procedures.
  • Page 2 = GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT Fig. 1 1. Reese 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 Reese’s Engineering Department. 2. Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with your Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch.
  • Page 3 4. Trucks come in many different configurations. The Reese 30K fifth wheel is designed for medium duty truck applications such as Freightliner or Ford F-650. It is NOT intended for light duty pick-up trucks. Rule of thumb: The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck axle (“X”...
  • Page 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: • Connection for trailer wiring should be in the side of the truck bed between the driver’s seat and the wheel well for the back truck axle • Installation of connection rearward of the wheel well may result in user placing body between truck and trailer.
  • Page 5 1. Lubricate skid plate surface of the hitch (see figure on cover of Manual) with automotive type chassis grease or use a plastic lube plate to provide a lubricated surface. Plastic lube plates (Reese No. 74295) can be used to avoid messy grease. The plastic lube plate must not exceed 3/16 of an inch in thickness to ensure hitch will operate properly.
  • Page 6 3. Rotate latch (see Fig. 10) toward trailer and free of groove in handle. NOTE: Hitch jaws will not open and proper hitching cannot occur if latch is in handle groove. Groove in Handle Hitch Jaws Fig. 10 Latch King pin 4.
  • Page 7 6. With: •All trailer wheels still firmly blocked, •Landing gear still resting on firm ground and supporting trailer weight, and •Truck stationary and in park with emergency brake on Visually check that bottom of pin box is resting on top of the hitch. THERE SHOULD BE NO SPACE BETWEEN THESE SURFACES (See Fig.
  • Page 8 PULL TEST WARNING: Failure to perform test may result in death or serious injury! 1. With: • All trailer wheels still firmly blocked, and • Trailer land gear still resting on firm ground and supporting trailer weight and, • Truck stationary and with emergency brake on: Return to cab of truck and release truck’s emergency brake.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Groove in Handle Groove in Handle Pull Handle all the way out Latch Hitch Jaws Fig. 18 Fig. 17 8. AFTER MAKING CERTAIN NO ONE IS STANDING BETWEEN TRUCK AND TRAILER OR IN FRONT OF TRUCK, drive truck slowly away from trailer. WARNING: Whenever possible, avoid putting body under trailer or between truck and trailer...
  • Page 10 Bottom view of head assembly Lubricate with engine oil or spray lube between pivot and wall as well as between both walls Visually inspect cotter pin (34) to make sure it is in place and in good condition. Fig. 21 Bottom of head assembly shown without rocker plate Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil or spray lube.
  • Page 11 Fig. 23 30K FITH WHEEL PCS. PCS. PCS. 15. 3/4” BOLT 22. HEAD ASSEMBLY 29. SIDE PLATE 16. 3/4” LOCK WASHER 23. STOP ROD 30. 3/8” WASHER 17. INNER HANDLE ASSEMBLY (1) 24. SPRING COTTER PIN (2) 31. 3/8” NUT 18.