Blue Ox BedSaver BXR5300 User manual

OPERATOR AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
BXR5300
Star Performance
(MODEL 40B)
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BedSaver™
TO BE VALID, THE WARRANTY CARD MUST BE
COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SENT TO BLUE OX,
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 specied, the BedSaver will NOT
work with aftermarket pin boxes. See t list.

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Safety Information
SPECIAL DANGER MESSAGE
The act of uncoupling your fth wheel trailer from your tow vehicle is,
singularly, the most dangerous act to be performed when RVing. Dropping
the fth 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 fth 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 WHEEL TRAILER, 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 incident
can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in more damage or serious
injury. DO NOT use the BedSaver if it is damaged or missing parts.

- 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:
Large Vise Grip
Drill
17/32” Drill Bit
3/4” Wrench
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ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 61-6926 BXR5300 1
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201-0011 1/2-13 X 1 1/4 HEX BOLT GRD. 5, ZP 8
3
202-0072 1/2-13 HEX FLANGE WHIZ LOCK NUT, ZP 8

DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS EQUIPMENT
UNTIL THE FOLLOWING OPERATING AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN READ
AND UNDERSTOOD.
INSTALLATION
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STEP 2
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1. Using the top two holes on the inside of the
Star Performance Hitch as a template, align
the BedSaver side plates with these existing
holes (both sides).
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STEP 1
2. Clamp BedSaver in place with large vice grips.
Additional support under the BedSaver is also
recommended prior to drilling in Step 3 (as
seen in above picture).
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3. Using a 17/32” drill bit, drill through the top two
holes on the inside of the hitch (both sides).
4. Insert 1/2-13 x 1 1/4 hext bolts into each inside
hole using 1/2-13 locking nut on back side to
secure. Torque all nuts to 65 foot-pounds.
STEP 3
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STEP 4
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5. Using the BedSaver as a template, drill holes
using a 17/32” drill bit through the hitch on the
outside (both sides).
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6. Insert 1/2-13 x 1 1/4 hext bolts into each drilled
hole using 1/2-13 locking nut on back side to
secure. Torque all nuts to 65 foot-pounds.
STEP 6
STEP 5
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BedSaver shown installed.

© 2011 Blue Ox
Printed in the USA
Blue Ox • One Mill Road, Industrial Park • Pender, Nebraska 68047
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.blueox.com
CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT
Blue Ox is committed to providing you with exceptional customer care
throughout your lifetime with our products. Our team is here to assist you
with any questions you may have regarding the performance of your product.
Simply call [phone] and you can speak with our customer care team.
Additionally, please visit our website to see which rallies our Destination
America team will be attending. For a nominal fee, our service technician will
service your towing system to ensure it’s in proper working condition. Also, as
a commitment to our customers, should you visit our factory, you can stay at our
full service Blue Ox campground at no charge along with enjoying a factory tour.
Again, thank you for being our customer and for the condence you have
shown in the performance of our products. It is because of customers like you
we enjoy the success we have today.
To nd the Blue Ox dealer nearest you,
visit www.blueox.com or call [phone].
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