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Reverse this process to release the spare tire for usage.
Bumper mounted
The spare tire bracket can be released and extended down to access a storage compartment
at the rear of the trailer without removing the tire.
To extend the tire down
1.
Remove the cotter key from the pin holding the tire
carrier in place.
2.
Remove the pin and extend the tire carrier away from
the trailer.
3.
Always return the tire carrier to the upright position
and lock it in place while traveling.
To remove the tire from the tire carrier
1.
Remove the lug nuts holding the tire in place.
2.
Remove the support bracket from the bottom lug.
3.
Pull the tire from the tire carrier.
To install the tire on the tire carrier
1.
Place the tire on the carrier with the top lug bolt inserted into one of the holes in the tire
rim and the bottom lug bolt in the center of the rim.
2.
Install the top lug nut.
3.
Place the support bracket over the bottom lug bolt across the center of the rim.
4.
Install the bottom lug nut over the support bracket.
5.
Make sure the lug nuts are tightened securely before returning to travel.
ifth Wheel Set Up
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1.
Pull into the site, and park the RV where you want it.
2.
Block the wheels securely to prevent the RV from moving.
3.
Drop the landing gear (important!) Refer to the operator's manual for proper operation.
4.
Disconnect the wire harness/connector plug and breakaway switch lanyard.
5.
Drop the truck tailgate (unless you have a tailgate specially designed to accommodate
a fifth-wheel hitch).
6.
Gently put your truck into reverse (don't give it any fuel/acceleration).
This effectively moves the kingpin off the locking bar that will allow you to disengage
it.
7.
Step on brake and apply parking brake.
8.
Disengage the locking bar and unhitch.
9.
Drive away.
10. Adjust the fifth-wheel height for proper front to back leveling of the RV.
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