Blue Ox BedSaver BXR5000 User manual

OPERATOR AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
BXR5000
HENSLEY TRAILERSAVER TS3
(MODEL 2211)
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BedSaver™
TO BE VALID, THE WARRANTY CARD MUST BE
COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SENT TO AUTOMATIC
EQUIPMENT MFG. CO., PENDER, NEBRASKA OR
REGISTERED ONLINE AT www.blueox.com.
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Serial Number
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Unless otherwise specified, the BedSaver will NOT
work with aftermarket pin boxes. See fit list.

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Safety Information
SPECIAL DANGER MESSAGE
The act of uncoupling your fifth wheel trailer from your tow vehicle is,
singularly, the most dangerous act to be performed when RVing. Dropping the fifth wheel
has been reported to cause severe injuries including broken bones, severed limbs and even
death by crushing if body parts are placed between the tow vehicle and frame of the fifth wheel
trailer. All of these accidents are completely avoidable by following a few simple rules, even
without installing the BedSaver™ on your hitch.
* Chock your trailer wheels.
* Extend your front jacks until you see no weight is on the hitch.
* NEVER place any part of your body between the trailer frame and tow vehicle or hitch.
* NEVER allow any helper or observer to place any body part between the trailer frame
and tow vehicle or hitch.
BedSaver™ prevents damage to your tow vehicle when an inadvertent release happens.
BedSaver™ may NOT prevent injury to someone violating the simple rules above.
For a safe and happy RVing experience follow the rules listed and NEVER COMPROMISE
SAFETY.
Safety Information
1) Blue Ox™ strongly recommends installation by a certified technician.
2) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT FIRST READING THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
3) WARNING! FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS PRODUCT PROPERLY CAN RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO YOUR FIFTH WHEELTRAILER, TOW VEHICLE, FIFTH WHEEL HITCH
AND/OR CAUSE BODILY INJURY.
4) This product is not designed or intended for use with fifth wheel trailers having a pin weight
of 4000 pounds or more.
5) Your BedSaver™ should be inspected for damage after each incident. NOTE: An incident
is defined as any time a BedSaver™ catches your trailer.
Special Messages Definitions:
“NOTE” provides enhancement information pertinent to the specific step of the procedure
being undertaken.
“CAUTION” indicates a potential hazard exists that could result in damage to the tow vehicle,
fifth wheel trailer or the fifth wheel hitch.
“WARNING” indicates a potential hazard exists that could result in personal injury, or death.
Assumptions
Before installing the Blue Ox BedSaver please verify the fifth wheel hitch you have is installed
properly.
If the BedSaver is in a incident, it must be replaced. DO NOT use it again! An inci-
dent can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in more damage or seri-
ous injury. DO NOT use the BedSaver if it is damaged or missing parts.

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- USE ONLY GENUINE FACTORY
REPLACEMENT PARTS -
Do NOT substitute homemade or non-typical parts.
This may cause your carrier to fail and result in injury
or death. If repair parts or components are needed,
you may order them through your nearest Blue Ox®
Dealer or Distributor, or call our 24/7 Customer Care
Team at [phone].
!WARNING
Tools Required
3/4" Socket/Wrench Drill 17/32” Drill Bit Square Large Vise Grip Tape Measure Torque Wrench Loctite

DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS EQUIPMENT
UNTIL THE FOLLOWING OPERATING AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN
READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
INSTALLATION
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2. Measure from the edge of the horizontal plate.
Measure from side to side to find the center of
the hitch itself which is approximately 4 1/2”.
Measure and mark 1 3/4” each way from the
center.
1. Measure 3/4” up from the backside.
STEP 1
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2
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STEP 6
STEP 6
6. Attach with 1/2-13 x 1” hex bolt and 1/2-13
lock nut. Use Loctite on the bolt. Tighten with a
3/4” socket/wrench. Torque to 55 ft/lbs.
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5. Using the BedSaver as a template with
a 7/32” drill bit, drill the hole in the front.
STEP 5
STEP 5
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3. Using a 17/32” drill bit, drill two holes. There
will be 3 1/2” between the holes and 3/4” up from
the edge.
4. Install the BedSaver plate. Line up with
the holes and clamp. Attach with 1/2-13 x 1”
hex bolts with 1/2-13 lock nuts. Use Loctite on
the bolts. Using a square align the side of the
BedSaver at a right angle (90o) to the back edge
of the hitch (gray arrow step 3 photo). Then
tighten the bolts to 55 ft/lbs with torque wrench.
STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 4
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