PullRite SuperLite 2400 User manual
The following instructions provide valuable information regarding the function and proper use of the Super 5th Fifth Wheel Towing System.
YOU MUST COMPLETELY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THIS MANUAL, PRIOR TO OPERATING THE HITCH TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY DAMAGE
TO THE HITCH, VEHICLE, OR TRAILER.
For more information, please call PullRite at (800) 443-2307.
OWNER’S MANUAL
#2400 (20K) Industry Standard Super 5th
Gross Trailer Weight (Maximum) 20,000 lbs.
Vertical Load Weight (Max. Pin Weight) 4,000 lbs.
12.14.15:revA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM WEIGHT RATING vs. COMPONENT WEIGHT RATING .....................................................................................3
LUBRICATION........................................................................................................................................................................3
KING PIN ADAPTER BALL & COUPLER TUBE............................................................................................................3
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................................................3
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .........................................................................................................................................................4
KING PIN ADAPTER INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................5
HITCHING ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY CHECKS PRIOR TO TOWING................................................................................................................................6
UNHITCHING.........................................................................................................................................................................7
CHALLENGE VS. SOLUTION................................................................................................................................................7
#2400 EXPLODED VIEW.......................................................................................................................................................8
#2400 PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................................................9
5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................................................................................................................................I
PRODUCT REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................................................................II
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SYSTEM WEIGHT RATING vs. COMPONENT WEIGHT RATING
A towing system includes each vehicle and component involved in towing. Each item in your towing system has a capacity
or weight rating. You trailer has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or GVWR. Your truck has a tow capacity, payload
capacity, and possibly more. In addition, your fth wheel hitch has a weight rating. This weight rating must be at, or
above, the GVWR of your trailer for you to tow safely. In addition, if your truck can tow larger loads (has a larger capacity)
than the rating of your hitch, your system is only safe to tow loads at the lower rating, that of the hitch.
Your mounting kit also has a weight rating, just like your fth wheel hitch. Many times, these rating are designed to match.
But, this is not always the case. Your mounting kit may be higher rated than your fth wheel hitch, but it also could be
lower depending on the components involved. The lowest rating of any one component in the system becomes the
rating of the entire system. If your mounting kit is rated to 18,000 lbs., and your hitch is rated at 24,000 lbs., the weight
rating of the entire system will not be above 18,000 lbs. Other components in the system could lower the actual system
rating further.
It is the end users responsibility to ensure a safe towing experience. To this end, it is your responsibility to ensure that
the truck, trailer, hitching components, and all other items involved are rated or have a capacity sufcient for the loads
involved.
LUBRICATION
DO NOT OPERATE HITCH UNTIL YOU READ THIS SECTION!
KING PIN ADAPTER BALL & COUPLER TUBE
The King Pin Adapter Ball and Remote Latch System must be
lubricated before each trip or as needed. PullRite recommends
using a dry graphite spray to prevent the attraction of dust and
debris. A light wet lubricant such as WD-40 can also be used,
but the two types of lubricants should not be used together.
Be sure the Coupler Tube is free of any obstructions prior to
lubrication and before each use. Spray both the Tube and
Funnel areas to aid in hitching up.
When lubricating the Remote Latch System using a dry graphite
spray, place the latch system in both closed and open positions
to cover the spring and pin effectively. If using a wet lube, pull
the Release Handle repeatedly between the open and closed
positions, so the lubricant is evenly spread among the moving
parts.
Be sure the King Pin Adapter Ball is clean and free from rust. A
light coating of lubricant should be used before each trip or as
needed.
Inspect all mounting brackets and hitch hardware to verify that it is securely fastened. Inspect all mounting bolts for
tightness and general condition.
When storing your SuperLite hitch, you should be sure that the coupler and hitch parts are lubricated with WD-40,
dry lube, or a combination of both—wet lube for other wear areas such as the contact area between the Hitch Base
and the Base Rails where the paint may rub off—to retard the formation of rust. Cover the entire assembly to prevent
accumulation of dirt, grime, or rust.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
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The #2400 SuperLite is height adjustable and can be set at three positions. Refer to the illustration below and the “#2400
Exploded View” drawing on page 8, following each step below to adjust your hitch’s height:
1. Loosen the three coupler jam nuts (7/8” socket) as well as the three coupler bolts (3/4” socket). It is not necessary to
remove the bolts - just back out about two complete turns or until the coupler is loose in the base.
2. Remove the clevis pin and clip and adjust to the desired height.
3. Re-pin and clip
4. Torque the three bolts rst to 45 ft. lbs., then tighten the jam nuts to 45 ft. lbs. as well. Over-tightening these bolts
could cause damage to the base. Always torque properly.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
18.7”
17.2”
15.7”
NOTE: Heights shown here
are installed heights. To
obtain the correct height
needed for towing, choose
the corresponding hole in the
Coupler Tube.
The installed heights listed
here are measured from the
base of the hitch to the top
of the Coupler Tube once
properly installed.
Different base rails have
different heights above
the truck bed, such as
SuperRails, so be
certain to add that
height value to the
measurements
provided here.
coupler bolts and jam nuts
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1. Verify that the king pin is clean and free
of burrs before installing the King Pin
Adapter {A}. Remove any burrs with a
at le. If you are having t issues, see
“Challenge vs. Solution” on page 7.
2. Slide the King Pin Adapter over the king
pin and install one Adapter Plate Bolt
{A1} and Flat Washer {A3} horizontally
through the smaller cross hole nearest
the hitch ball (right). Install 1/2” Flange
Nut {A4} and hand tighten only.
3. Install the Adapter Bolt Reinforcement
Tube {A2} through the larger cross hole
in the Adapter Plate, then the remaining
Adapter Plate Bolt and Flat Washer
through this tube. Install nut and snug
by hand.
4. The adapter can be installed with the hitch ball offset in two positions—either ahead or behind the king pin. Determine
the position you would like installed; placing the hitch ball ahead of the king pin will add additional cab clearance
during tight turns, but does not guarantee total cab clearance for short bed trucks. Likewise, placing the ball behind
the king pin will reduce the trailer-to-cab clearance. Orient the King Pin Adapter appropriately and make sure it’s
aligned parallel with the king pin box.
5. Tighten the four Adapter Plate Set Screws {A6} evenly with a 9/16” socket, and torque to 20 ft. lbs. The gap between
the King Pin Adapter and the king pin box’s skid plate may be uneven due to several conditions, e.g., concave or
convex skid plate or skewed king pins.
6. Tighten the four 3/8” Flange Nuts {A5} until tight, approximately 20 ft. lbs.
7. Torque both Adapter Plate Bolts installed in Steps 2 & 3 to 75 ft. lbs.
8. Should you want to change the orientation of the adapter, it should only be necessary to loosen the Flange Nuts
{A5} and Adapter Plate Set Screws, and rotate the Adapter Plate on the king pin. Loosening the remaining hardware
should not be necessary most of the time.
KING PIN ADAPTER INSTALLATION
A1
A2 A3
A4
A5
A6
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SAFETY CHECKS PRIOR TO TOWING
1. Prior to towing, it is imperative to know if are
hooked up and the lock pin is engaged:
• First, check the height of the King Pin
Adapter; if seated properly below the Latch
Pin, it will sit at the correct height (top left). If
it’s sitting higher than it should, you’ve either
not lowered your trailer enough, or it’s sitting
on top of the Latch Pin inside the Coupler
Tube.
• Second, check the Latch Handle. If it is pulled outward in the open position, you’ve not secured the Lock Pin over
the ball of the King Pin Adapter (top right).
2. Raise the trailer jack base plates just above the ground, lock your trailer brakes, then pull the tow vehicle slowly
forward putting a strain on the trailer.
3. When you are assured that the trailer is safely hooked up, raise your trailer jacks into their full retracted position.
FAILURE TO PERFORM THESE SAFETY CHECKS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGES TO TRUCK AND TRAILER.
correct incorrect
WARNING: Never perform any of the following actions while any part of a
person is between the vehicle and trailer.
1. Verify that the Latch Handle {B1} is pulled outward and rotated (left
or right) into the latched open position (right). Damage could result
should you attempt to hook up with the latch pin in the closed position.
2. Lower the trailer landing gear high enough to raise the ball above the
top of the coupler funnel.
3. After lowering your truck tail gate, back the truck under the kingpin
adapter to orient the ball above the funnel coupler (make sure there
is space to completely back your truck into hitching position with the
tail gate down). It is not necessary to be completely centered over
the coupler, as long as the center of the ball is inside the diameter of
the “funnel”. The ball should slide toward the coupler tube when the
trailer jacks are retracted.
4. Lower the trailer landing gear so the ball drops into the hitch coupler.
The ball must be fully seated in the coupler to allow the latch
mechanism to close properly.
5. Once the weight of the trailer is supported by the tow vehicle, use the
latch handle to rotate the latch pin so that it retracts into the locked position. Do not forget this step.
HITCHING
latch handle rotated, pin
turned into slot opening
latch handle pulled
outward, pin centered to
slot opening
B1
pin
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CHALLENGE VS. SOLUTION
WARNING: Never perform any of the following actions while any part of a person is between the vehicle and the trailer.
1. Once you have the trailer located and are ready to unhitch, block the trailer wheels so it will not roll back or forward.
2. Pull the Latch Handle {B1} towards the rear of the vehicle and rotate either clockwise or counter clockwise into the
slotted opening as you did in the “Hitching” section. The latch pin must be retained in the open position to release the
adapter ball from the tube.
3. Extend the trailer jacks until the ball is fully removed from the Coupler Tube {B} and above the top of the coupler
funnel.
4. After lowering the truck’s tailgate, disconnect the trailer’s electrical cord and break-away switch cable, then pull
forward.
CAUTION: If you nd it necessary to reposition your trailer, you must follow the hitching procedures to ensure the hitch
is latched before moving the trailer.
UNHITCHING
CHALLENGE SOLUTION
Cannot open the Latch Pin. Should only be restricted if trailer is applying pressure to the pin.
Raise trailer jacks to relieve ball pressure against pin.
My King Pin Adapter isn’t tting well over the king
pin.
Paint or “crud” build up on the upper ange of the king pin
(particularly near the junction of the king pin and skid plate),
bent, skewed, or king pins that are too long or too short can
cause a poor t. Contact PullRite’s Customer Service Dept. at
(800) 443-2307 and we’ll give you suggestions on how to correct
it.
Trailer overhang is hitting the truck bed rails when
the trailer and truck are at sharp angles.
Raise or lower the hitch coupler height and/or lower the king pin
box. There should be at least 6” between the top of the bed rails
and bottom of the trailer.
The latch handle mechanism seems too stiff to
operate.
Spray the locking mechanism with WD-40. Work the handle until
it slides freely. If the problem persists, you may need to degrease
and re-lube all working parts.
I need to have a professional evaluate my
SuperLite.
Contact PullRite’s Customer Service Dept. at (800) 443-2307.
Your needs will be assessed and resolved by PullRite or you will
be directed to an authorized PullRite Service Center.
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#2400 EXPLODED VIEW
B
A
A1
A2
A3 A4
A5
A6
C
FE
C3
C1
C4
D
C2
B1 B3B2
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#2400 PARTS LIST
Item Description Part No. Qty. Description
AKING PIN ADAPTER 2403 1
BCOUPLER TUBE ASSEMBLY 2402 1
C HITCH BASE 2401 1
D RELEASE HANDLE 2405 1
ADAPTER PLATE HARDWARE KIT -- 240302
A1 ADAPTER PLATE BOLT 98010203 2 1/2”-13 X 5-1/2” HHCS GRD 5
A2 ADAPTER BOLT REINFORCEMENT TUBE 24030201 1 0.75 X 0.531 TUBE
A3 FLAT WASHER 98250147 2 1/2” FLAT WASHER
A4 1/2” FLANGE NUT 98150201 2 1/2”-13 SERRATED FLANGE NUT
A5 3/8” FLANGE NUT 98150168 4 3/8”-16 FLANGE NUT
A6 ADAPTER PLATE SET SCREWS 98010222 4 3/8”-16 X 1.25” BOLT
LATCH PIN ASSEMBLY
B1 LATCH HANDLE 240205 1 HANDLE AND SPRING
B2 LATCH PIN HOUSING COVER 24020601 1
B3 LATCH PIN HOUSING SET SCREWS 98410236 2 1/4”-20 X 2.75” SHCS ZINC
BASE HARDWARE KIT -- 240105
C1 COUPLER TUBE PIN 010019 1 5/8” PIN, .625 DIA.
C2 COUPLER PIN CLIP 98410143 1
C3 COUPLER TUBE SET BOLT 98010167 3 1/2”-13 X 1 1/2” BOLT
C4 COUPLER TUBE SET NUT 98150214 3 1/2”-13 HEAVY HEX NUT (7/8” HEX)
PINS AND CLIPS MOUNTING KIT -- 080601
E MOUNTING PIN 08060001 4
F MOUNTING PIN CLIP 98410127 4
BASE RAIL KIT
PULLRITE INDUSTRY STANDARD BASE RAILS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY. CALL (800) 443-2307 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
TORQUE TABLE
Hardware Size Torque Specs
Latch Pin Housing Set Screws 1/4” 5 ft. lbs.; factory assembled
Adapter Plate Set Screws 3/8” 20 ft. lbs.; both bolt and set nut,
must be torqued after
installing Adapter Plate
Bolts
Coupler Tube Set Bolts 1/2” 45 ft. lbs.; both bolt and set nut
Adapter Plate Bolts 1/2” 75 ft. lbs.; torque before Adapter
Plate Set Screws
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5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
PULLIAM ENTERPRISES, INC. hereinafter referred to as “PULLIAM”, warrants to the rst retail owner only, this PullRite towing system
to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ve (5) years or 31,068 miles (50,000 km) after the installation
on purchaser’s vehicle, whichever occurs rst.
To validate this warranty, the rst retail owner must mail the provided warranty card to PULLIAM, or register online at www.
pullrite.com, within ten (10) days after installation of said towing system on his vehicle.
The owner is responsible for all normal and preventative maintenance described in the Owner’s Manual.
If any defect occurs which the owner believes is covered by this warranty within said ve (5) year period, the owner shall contact
PULLIAM immediately, either in writing or by telephone call, Attention Customer Service Department. The owner will be
instructed to return the hitch at his expense either to an authorized PullRite dealer or to PULLIAM to repair or replace any parts
necessary to correct defects in material or workmanship.
Repair or replacement shall be at the sole option of PULLIAM and shall be completed by or on behalf of PULLIAM free of charge
for materials and labor.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other right’s which vary from state to state.
THIS WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. Defects in the product resulting from misuse, neglect, accident, loading beyond the vehicle’s
capacity, failure to comply with instructions contained in the Owner’s Manual or unauthorized
repairs, replacements, alterations or modications. “Unauthorized repair, replacements,
alterations” are those made without PULLIAM’S prior knowledge and consent.
2. Any incidental or consequential damage including, but not limited to, loss of use of the vehicle,
towing charges, vehicle rental, loss of time, inconvenience, travel, gasoline, lodging and telephone
expenses, loss of revenue and damages on account of personal injury and property damage.
(Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
these limitations may not apply to you).
3. Repairs or replacements of defects in any PullRite towing system, or part thereof, installed on any
vehicle which has been rented, leased or used for any commercial purpose.
4. Any representation, warranty of undertaking made by any dealer or third party beyond the scope
of the warranty herein expressed.
5. Any problem resulting in normal deterioration due to wear or exposure.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO FIVEYEARS FROM THE DATE OF INSTALLATION ON THE FIRST OWNER’SVEHICLE. (SOME STATES, HOWEVER,
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS AS TO DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THOSE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU)
5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Product Warranty Registration
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State: ______________ Zip: _________________
Email Address: ____________________________________________________________
Phone (op onal): ____________________________
Purchase Price: ____________________________ Date of Purchase: __________________________________
As an owner of a PullRite product, you must register your product to be considered for
warranty coverage. See Owners Manual for further details.
Please note, that you can also register online at www.pullrite.com/warranty.htm.
Dealer’s Name: ____________________________________________
Dealer’s Address: ____________________________________________
Dealer’s City: ____________________________ Dealer’s State: ______________ Dealer’s Zip: _________________
Dealer’s Phone: ____________________________
Model Purchased: ____________________________________________
Vehicle Make: ____________________________ Vehicle Model: ______________ Vehicle Year: _________________
Vehicle Year: ____________________________ Vehicle Cab Style: ______________ Vehicle Bed Length: _________________
Did you receive an Owners Manual from the Dealer? Yes / No
What infl uenced you to buy your hitch? _____________________________________________________________________
Comments:
MANUFACTURED BY:
PULLIAM ENTERPRISES, INC.
13790 East Jefferson Blvd.
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-1520 • (800) 443-2307
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