Cequent Reese Elite User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Reese™ Elite Gooseneck
2011 Ford Super Duty
DEALER/INSTALLER:
(1) Provide this Manual to end user.
(2) Physically demonstrate procedures in this Manual to end user.
(3) Have end user demonstrate that he/she understands procedures.
END USER:
(1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use Hitch.
(2) Save this Manual for future reference.
(3) Pass on copies of Manual to any other user or owner of Hitch.
Fig. 1
Rail kit sold separately
THIS GOOSENECK WILL ONLY ATTACH TO 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY RAIL
KIT
PART QTY.
1. GOOSENECK ASSEMBLY 1
2. ¾” x 2.0” CARRIAGE BOLTS 4
3. ¾” CONICAL WASHERS 4
4. ¾” HEX NUT 4

Fig. 2
FACTORY TRAILER + FULL WATER
TANKS + CARGO, ETC.
= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT
1. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER P. 2-4
2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS P. 5–6
3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION P. 7
4. CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS,Inc. SEVEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P. 8
1. Check Tow Ratings: Vehicle Tow Rating:_______________________.
REESE™ Elite Series Hitch Rating:_______ __.
Gross Trailer Weight (Fig. 2):______________.
*Trailer weight should be the lowest of these recorded ratings for safe towing conditions.
2. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. hitches are designed for use with recreational gooseneck trailers only. Hitch
applications other than recreational gooseneck trailers must be approved in writing by Cequent Performance
Products, Inc. Engineering Department.
3. Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with your REESE™ Elite Series Gooseneck Hitch.
4. Approximately 15%-25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight). See Fig. 3.
Fig. 3
GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH TRUCK AND TRAILER
WARNING:
Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury!
INDEX
WARNING:
Failure to check and follow tow ratings could result in tow vehicle
damage or truck and trailer separation while hauling.
Trailer and its contents together must not exceed truck, hitch and/or trailer tow
ratings.
Towing vehicle must have a manufacturer’s rated towing capacity equal to or
greater than the gross trailer weight (dry weight of the trailer plus payload of the
trailer). (See Fig. 2)
Gross weight of trailer must not exceed 25,000 pounds.
Pin weight must not exceed 6,250 pounds.
(See Fig. 3). If in doubt have pin weight measured by qualified facility.
75-85%
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
15-25%
GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
(PIN WEIGHT)

5. Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Performance Products, Inc. recommends the use of long bed
(8ft) light trucks for the best combination in truck - trailer turning clearance.
6. The height of the coupler should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow
approximately 6 inches clearance between the top of the pickup walls and the underside of the front of the trailer for
pitch and roll of the trailer. (See Fig. 5). Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.
Fig. 4
Rule of thumb: The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck
axle (“X” in Fig. 4), should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half
the trailer width (“Y” in Fig.4)
WARNING:
Do Not install this REESE™ Elite Series Gooseneck Hitch on or attempt to tow with a
short bed pickup truck that has a bed shorter than 6 ft.!
Approximately 6 Inches
Level Trailer
Fig. 5
CAUTION:
The measurements above are guidelines. If your measurements are close to these numbers re-check
clearances. If vehicle and/or trailer has any added bed vicinity accessories (i.e. fairings, air dams, ground effects,
bed rails, etc.). Additional dimensioning and clearance checks have to be made.
X
Y
Gooseneck Hitch Ball
RV Trailer
Truck

7. Hitch height determination:
With trailer leveled and on level ground measure from the ground to the coupler, Dimension “A” in Fig. 6.
Secondly, measure from the height of the inside of the truck bed to the ground, Dimension “B” in Fig. 6.
Dimensions “C” and “D” in Fig. 6 can be used to determine the amount of clearance over the side rails, as
mentioned in instruction #6 (Additional clearance may be needed for off road maneuvering and/or steep
inclines while turning).
Hitch Height = A – B + 2”
The 2” value is an estimate of suspension compression due to king pin weight of the trailer. This
compression could range between 1”-5” depending on the truck being used and the trailer being towed.
D – C + 2” > 6” as noted in instruction #6.
BCAD*MEASURED WITH TRAILER LEVEL,
ON LEVEL GROUND
WARNING:
Connection for trailer wiring must be located at the side of the truck bed between the driver’s
seat and the rear wheel to prevent operators from working between the truck and trailer.
Avoid putting any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer.
Unexpected or accidental movement of the truck or the trailer can cause serious injury or death
If you must place any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer you
MUST perform ALL of the following steps:
Check that the truck transmission is in park
Check that the emergency brake is on
Block in front of and behind all trailer tires
Check that the trailer landing gear are resting on firm ground
FIG. 6

REESE™ Elite Series GOOSENECK ASSEMBLY
TOOLS
Safety Glasses 3 ½” Hole Saw
Impact Wrench Torque Wrench
1-1/8” Box or End Wrenches or socket
1. Check all the boxes for all the components listed in Figure 1 and become familiar with component terminology.
2. Locate the “dimple” in the depression in the middle of the truck bed. Using the 3 ½” hole saw, cut a hole in the
location shown in Figure 7 below. If there are no dimples in your bed, measure from the rear of the bed forward
46-3/8”. Find the center of the bed by measuring between the fender wells or a weld seam that is visible on both
sides of the bed. Drill a 3-1/2” hole at this location.
Fig. 8
Vehicle Front
Drill 3 ½” hole in this location
Fig 7

3. Place the REESE™ Elite Series Gooseneck Hitch under the truck (As shown in figure 8) using the ¾”
carriage bolts (2) slide them into place through the openings in the rail kit.
4. Slide the gooseneck center section up around the bolts, place a washer and nut on the bolt. DO NOT
TIGHTEN THE HARDWARE AT THIS TIME.
5 . Once the REESE™ Elite Series Gooseneck Hitch has been loosely assembled , locate the collar in the 3 ½” hole
that was cut. See Figure 7.
6. Once the top of the gooseneck receiver tube is located in the hole (See figure 9), then tighten the hardware to a
torque of 180 ft/lbs. It might be helpful to lower the spare tire to get extra room to swing the torque wrench.
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
Installed gooseneck in truck
bed.
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