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OWNER'S MANUAL
#4500 (24K) OE Series SuperGlide
Gross Trailer Weight (Maximum)...............................24,000 lbs
Vertical Load Weight (Max.Pin Weight).......................5,000 lbs
Fits 2020 and newer GM trucks w/ OE Prep Package
The following instructions provide valuable information regarding the function
and proper use of the OE Series SuperGlide Fifth Wheel Towing System.
YOU MUST COMPLETELY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THIS MANUAL, PRIOR TO OPERATING
THE HITCH TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY DAMAGE TO THE HITCH, VEHICLE, OR TRAILER.
ALL PULLRITE HITCHES TESTED TO SAE J2638 STANDARDS • MADE IN THE USA
For more information, please call PullRite at (800) 443-2307.

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  • Page 1 Fits 2020 and newer GM trucks w/ OE Prep Package The following instructions provide valuable information regarding the function and proper use of the OE Series SuperGlide Fifth Wheel Towing System. YOU MUST COMPLETELY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THIS MANUAL, PRIOR TO OPERATING THE HITCH TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY DAMAGE TO THE HITCH, VEHICLE, OR TRAILER.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM WEIGHT RATING . COMPONENT WEIGHT RATING..............3 HOW DOES SUPERGLIDE WORK?......................4 CAUTION AND TESTING CLEARANCE......................5 MAINTENANCE.............................6 LUBRICATION.............................6,7 ATTACH HANDLE TO HEAD PLATE......................8 FIFTH WHEEL PLATE OPERATION......................9,10 HITCH INSTALLATION..........................11 BUILD THE POST ASSEMBLY........................12 MOUNTING POST INSTALLATION......................13 MOUNTING POST ADJUSTMENT.......................14 HITCHING..............................15 SAFETY CHECKS &...
  • Page 3: System Weight Rating Vs. Component Weight Rating

    SYSTEM WEIGHT RATING vs. COMPONENT WEIGHT RATING A towing system includes each vehicle and component involved in towing. Each item in your towing system has a capacity or weight rating. Your trailer has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR. Your truck has a towing capacity, a payload capacity, and possibly more.
  • Page 4: How Does Superglide Work

    HOW DOES SUPERGLIDE WORK? The SuperGlide is an automatically sliding fifth wheel hitch based on a mechanical, cam action. Other sliding hitches on the market today require you to get in and out of the vehicle multiple times before and after a turn, throwing levers to allow it to move back and forth.
  • Page 5: Caution And Testing Clearance

    SuperGlide. If your king pin is located too far under the nose of the trailer, the cam action of the SuperGlide may not move the trailer back fast enough to allow the necessary clearance. Call PullRite Customer Service at (800) 443-2307 with trailer width, make and year of truck, and the distance of the king pin from the leading edge of the trailer (Dimension A).
  • Page 6: Maintenance

    LUBRICATION DO NOT OPERATE HITCH UNTIL YOU READ THIS SECTION! The SuperGlide hitch was designed to allow the Turntable Cam Arm Assembly to “glide” along two metal tubes, called the Way Tubes. Since it’s release in 1998, we have made several advancements in the design, strength, and durability of these components.
  • Page 7: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION DO NOT OPERATE HITCH UNTIL YOU READ THIS SECTION! WAY TUBES: Cover the tops and inside face of each Way Tube with WD-40. TURNTABLE SHAFT: Using a directional straw attached to the spray nozzle, direct oil between the openings in the Low Friction Polymer Wear Plates at both the front and rear.
  • Page 8: Attach Handle To Head Plate

    ATTACH HANDLE TO HEAD PLATE 1. Remove the hitch pin clip from the spring post and Insert handle through obround hole. OBROUND HOLE SPRING POST 2. Detach the spring from the spring post and stretch hook inside handle so it reaches beyond the hole in the handle. HITCH PIN CLIP SPRING POST 3.
  • Page 9: Fifth Wheel Plate Operation

    FIFTH WHEEL PLATE OPERATION A better understanding of the plate’s locking and un-locking operation can be obtained by viewing the working parts from the underside of the plate. The Fifth Wheel Plate can be removed and turned over to view the workings of the mechanism.
  • Page 10 FIFTH WHEEL PLATE OPERATION CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TRIP THE LOCK MECHANISM WITH YOUR HAND. USE A PROBE DEVICE TO SIMULATE THE KING PIN ACTION. CLOSED LIFT UPWARD AND PULL OUT WITH FORCE UNTIL LOCK CATCH ENGAGES OPEN To discourage theft or pranksters, place a padlock through the obround hole above the Release Handle (see Illustration below).
  • Page 11: Hitch Installation

    HITCH INSTALLATION The OE Series SuperGlide hitch can only be installed on vehicles equipped with the GM Tow Prep Package. TAILGATE INSERT (2) BRASS PUCK WASHERS. ON CAB SIDE 1. Place the (2) Brass Puck Washers into the OE pucks on the side closest to the cab, make sure to orient the Washer bosses facing downward.
  • Page 12: Build The Post Assembly

    BUILD THE POST ASSEMBLY Build the (4) post assemblies used for clamping the hitch to the bed of the truck. Note that the cross pin is factory set. 1 - BUTTON HEAD SCREW 2 - WASHER 3 - LOCK HANDLE 4 - CASTLE NUT 5 - BASE WASHER (Driver side only) 6 - POST...
  • Page 13: Mounting Post Installation

    MOUNTING POST INSTALLATION Place the hitch post holes directly over the puck, you should be able to adjust hitch base so that each Mounting Post falls into place as you go. You may have to loosen the Adustment Washers on the passenger side of hitch (see step 5). NOTE: The rear posts (tailgate side) have larger cross pins than the front posts (cab side).
  • Page 14: Mounting Post Adjustment

    MOUNTING POST ADJUSTMENT If the OE Series SuperGlide is loose on the mounting washer or the mounting post will not rotate while seated in the Puck, the Mounting Post is in need of adjustment. To adjust the Mounting Post, perform the following: COTTER PIN 1.
  • Page 15: Hitching

    HITCHING WARNING: Never perform any of the following actions while any part of a person is between the vehicle and trailer. 1. Block the trailer wheels in both directions. 2. Align your truck with the center of the trailer. The truck and trailer centerline must be within 10 degrees of each other. 3.
  • Page 16: Safety Checks & Unhitching

    SAFETY CHECKS 1. Shine a light on the Fifth Wheel Plate Lock Jaw Assembly making sure it has closed around the king pin. 2. Pull the Release Handle towards you without lifting it up. If the Lock Jaw Assembly is completely closed the Handle Catch will prevent you from being able to pull the Release Handle open.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Cam Arm Assembly

    ADJUSTING THE TURNTABLE CAM ARM ASSEMBLY This adjustment will need to be made periodically. If you are experiencing a bump or “clunk” when starting or stopping, or if the hitch is sliding up and down the way tubes when you are not hooked up to the trailer you can perform this adjustment to reduce the noise and keep the hitch in the forward towing position when not trailering.
  • Page 18: Challenge Vs Solution

    I need to have a professional evaluate OE Contact PullRite’s Customer Service Dept. at (800) 443-2307. Series SuperGlide. Your needs will be assessed and resolved by PullRite or you will be directed to an authorized PullRite Service Center. Hitch seems loose on the Mounting Posts.
  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    Capture Plate and conventional hitch. Most of Pullrite capture plates are easily removed, If however, you cannot remove the Capture plate, part # 3336 is a conversion adapter that will allow a standard fifth wheel hitch to tow your trailer with the Capture Plate installed.
  • Page 20: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW 21 22 23 CAB SIDE REAR SIDE 2.09.21.RH.rev A...
  • Page 21: Parts List #4500

    #4500 PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. MATERIAL FIFTH WHEEL PLATE ASSEMBLY 3601 ROCKER ARM NUT 98150131 3/4”-10 Hex Nut Zinc Plated ROCKER ARM 3302 ROCKER ARM SPRING NUT 98410161 5/16”-18 Low Pilot Height Weld Nut ROCKER ARM SPRING 35100001 CAM ASSEMBLY 4503 ROCKER ARM SPRING WASHER...
  • Page 22 PULLIAM immediately, either in writing or by telephone call, Attention Customer Service Department. The owner will be instructed to return the hitch at his expense either to an authorized PullRite dealer or to PULLIAM to repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or workmanship.
  • Page 23 Product Warranty Registration As an owner of a PullRite product, you must register your product to be considered for warranty coverage. See Owners Manual for further details. Please note, that you can also register online at www.pullrite.com/warranty.htm. Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 24 MANUFACTURED BY: PULLIAM ENTERPRISES, INC. 13790 East Jefferson Blvd. Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 259-1520 • (800) 443-2307 info@pullrite.com • www.pullrite.com...

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