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Dealer /
Installer:
End User:
Part # 33158 (Hitch Head and Yoke)
will Be compatible with the
following kits:
31666K (Shown in this manual)
31667K
32392K
33011K
33013K
33152K
33170K
Please refer to owner's manual for
proper instructions.
Use with 4 bolt 31323 or 10 bolt
30686 base rails. Base Rails are
not included with this kit.
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 Owner's Manual. Visit www.huskytow.com for Warranty Information / Tech Support /
Product Updates. 2020 Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. All Rights Reserved. 08/07/2020-Rev3
Assembly, Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Instructions
16KW 5TH WHEEL HITCH
Part # 33158 (Hitch Head and Yoke)
Part # 31567 (Cross Member)
Part # 31314 (2 Uprights)
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.
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.
WARNING! Never exceed the towing capacity of the tow vehicle
WARNING
NOTICE
P/N: 33158
90-120 minutes
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Package Contents
• Caution: The Husky 16K 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 16K W 5 Wheel Hitch is recommended for 6 foot short bed truck installations. -
Page 3: Prior To Installation
The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the King Pin (Dim X) should be 4” greater than one-half the trailer width (Dim Y) If towing with a short bed truck less than 8ft, Husky Towing recommend the use of a Husky Heavy Duty Roller for increased turning clearance at slow maneuvering speeds. - Page 4 Assembly & Installation Procedures 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 5 C) Install the Cross Beam. NOTE: - The Cross Beam is adjustable in both the Vertical and the Fore & Aft directions. There are 4 vertical mounting positions in 1” increments. 2 Sets of holes in the Upright (item 17) provides 1” fore and aft movement from the center line of the Uprights.
- Page 6 E) Once you’ve found the horizontal position for the cross beam, next find the vertical position for the cross beam. 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).
- Page 7 3. Handle Assembly A) Attach the handle with the 3/8” Carriage Bolts, lock washers and nuts. Torque the nuts to 23 ft.-lbs. Ensure the padlock hasp points down as per the sketch. All Products limited to Vehicle Tow Rating, see Vehicle Owner’s Manual. Visit www.huskytow.com for Warranty Information / Tech Support / Page-7 Product Updates.
- Page 8 Understanding the Safety Features of your New HUSKY 5 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 Preparing For First Use Your Husky 16K 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 If necessary, adjust the cross member to the proper height, ensuring the fasteners are re- torqued to 75 ft. lbs. Coupling Your Trailer Ensure the 5th Wheel Trailer wheels are blocked front & rear & that the rear stabilizer jacks are fully retracted. Also make sure the 5 Wheel Trailer landing leg feet are on a stable surface.
- Page 11 The handle will move to the closed position and cover the indicator. Use the supplied Locking Clevis Pin through the lock hasp to retain the hitch closed. For additional security Husky Towing recommends using a Padlock instead of the Locking Clevis Pin to Securely Lock the handle closed.
- Page 12 Before Towing. Connect and test power cables, attach emergency brake cable. With Trailer Landing Gear down, wheels chocked and the trailer brakes SET ON slowly pull forward to check security of king pin in hitch. Recheck connections and ensure Safety Pin or Padlock is through the lock hasp.
- Page 13 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. Check that the lock hasp indicator shows jaw open. Slowly drive the truck out from underneath of the trailer. Observe the lock hasp to ensure the hitch does not accidentally close during uncoupling.
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Page 14: Maintenance
Retighten nuts if needed. All fasteners ½” diameter, torque to 75 ft.-lbs. Apply bearing grease to top plate before coupling, or use a lubrication plate min diameter10”, max thickness 3/16” (See Husky Dealer). Lubrication. The moving parts of the hitch require regular lubrication. (Every 3 to 6 month). Particular attention should be paid to the Slide Arm, Cam Track, Jaw Pivot and Indicator Mechanism. -
Page 15: 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 16: Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Problem What To Look For Solution Hitch is difficult to install Hitch is not assembled correctly. Refer to Hitch Assembly section for and remove from the base proper assembly instructions. rails. Base Rails are not parallel with each Use spacer to hold both base rails other. - Page 17 31703 All Products limited to Vehicle Tow Rating, see Vehicle Owner’s Manual. Visit www.huskytow.com for Warranty Information / Tech Support / Page-17 Product Updates. 2020 Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. All Rights Reserved. 08/07/2020-Rev3...
- Page 18 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 WEIGHT 1 STEP 1...
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Page 19: Warranty Terms
Husky Towing Products and Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. 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 Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
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