Reese 30923 Instruction sheet

Product Instructions
M5 FORD LEG
Part Number:
30923
FOR INSTALLATION WITH M5
HEAD AND CENTER SECTION
©2018 Horizon Global America Inc. 30923N 08/15/2018 Rev. A
Page 1 of 7
CAUTION: Under no circumstances do we recommend exceeding the towing vehicle
manufacturers recommended vehicle towing capacity.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OR USE
1. Installation ---------------------------- p 1
2. Assembly and Installation ------- p 2 - 4 3. Maintenance ------------------------------- p 6 4. Warranty ------------------------------------ p 7
Table of Contents
VEHICLE FORWARD
2
1
M5 5th Wheel Head
(Sold Separately)
FIG. 1
3
M5 Center
Section (Sold
Separately)
4
5
6
78
Center Bolt Hole
(Not Used In 20K
Application)
9
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION AND HITCH-UP INSTRUCTIONS MAY
CAUSE PROPERTY LOSS, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH!
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: M24
Pliers
Torque wrench
# Description QTY
.
1 M5 Ford Leg
(30923) 1
2 Bolt-M16 x 2 x
40mm CL10.9 4
3 Washer – 5/8”
Conical 4
4 Handle, T-Pin
Locking 4
5 Lynch Pin,
Handle Lock 2
6 Castle Nut, M5
Ford 4
7 Cotter Pin, M5
Ford Leg 8
8 T-Pin, Ford
M5 4
9 T-Bushing,
Ford M5 4
Detail View
(Shown on
Page 2)

Product Instructions
M5 FORD LEG
Part Number:
30923
FOR INSTALLATION WITH M5
HEAD AND CENTER SECTION
©2018 Horizon Global America Inc. 30923N 08/15/2018 Rev. A
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1. The M5 Ford Leg comes pre-assembled, adjusted, and ready to install.
2. Determine which center section mounting holes to use to ensure a minimum of 6” clearance between the truck bed rail and
the bottom of the trailer. ( For more detail, please refer to the GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING HITCH, TRUCK, AND
TRAILER section located in the head and center section instruction sheet.) Legs should be attached at same height on
both sides of unit. This unit has 4” of vertical adjustment.
3. Using the (4) M16x2x40 mm Hex Head Bolts, attach the legs to the center section structure, threading the bolts from the
inside of the center section into the threaded portion of the legs. Finger tighten bolts initially until final adjustments are
made.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
5
6
9

Product Instructions
M5 FORD LEG
Part Number:
30923
FOR INSTALLATION WITH M5
HEAD AND CENTER SECTION
©2018 Horizon Global America Inc. 30923N 08/15/2018 Rev. A
Page 3 of 7
4. NOTE: During assembly of M5 Ford Leg to Center Section, make sure that the collars on the leg (A) are completely
seated in the corresponding holes in the center section (B).
A
B

Product Instructions
M5 FORD LEG
Part Number:
30923
FOR INSTALLATION WITH M5
HEAD AND CENTER SECTION
©2018 Horizon Global America Inc. 30923N 08/15/2018 Rev. A
Page 4 of 7
5. Remove the (2) lynch pins and position legs over pucks with handles in OPEN position as shown.
6. Once unit has been placed in pucks, rotate handles back to CLOSED position and insert the lynch pins back into the leg to
prevent handles from opening during operation.
Lynch Pin
(Shown Open)
Cotter Pin
Lynch Pin
(Shown Closed)

Product Instructions
M5 FORD LEG
Part Number:
30923
FOR INSTALLATION WITH M5
HEAD AND CENTER SECTION
©2018 Horizon Global America Inc. 30923N 08/15/2018 Rev. A
Page 5 of 7
7. Due to variations in truck underbeds, it is normal for some handles to be loose and other handles to be too tight to lock. If a
handle appears to loose and rattles or cannot be closed fully, remove the cotter pin and adjust castle nut by hand to a
position where handle does not rattle or is able to close.
8. Once handle adjustment is satisfactory, re-insert cotter pin and bend end with pliers to hold in place. Additional cotter pins
are provided in the hardware kit for your convenience.
9. With Ford Leg T-Pin handles locked and T-Pins securely held in underbed structure, tighten each M16 hex-head bolt to
220 ft-lb of torque.
10. Verify that hitch is tight to truck bed by lifting each side of the hitch.
11. Assemble head to center section per instructions included with M5 Center Section and Head.
Finger tighten castle nut only!
(Do not install cotter pin
until final adjustments
are made)

Product Instructions
M5 FORD LEG
Part Number:
30923
FOR INSTALLATION WITH M5
HEAD AND CENTER SECTION
©2018 Horizon Global America Inc. 30923N 08/15/2018 Rev. A
Page 6 of 7
In order to maintain performance over the life of the product:
1. Before any trip, verify that cotter pins, foot bracket and castle nut are undamaged and securely locked. Additionally ensure
that the lynch pins are also securely locked in place, with little to no vertical play. The image below shows the proper
orientation of the lynch pin in relation to the foot.
2. Every 1,000 miles, check the M16 hex bolts that connect center section to legs to insure that they are still torqued to 220 ft-
lb of torque.
3. For general maintenance of the entire 5th wheel hitch assembly, please refer to the M5 head and center section instruction
sheet.
MAINTENANCE
Lynch Pin
(Shown Open)
Cotter Pin
Lynch Pin
(Shown Closed)
Foot Bracket Castle Nut

Product Instructions
M5 FORD LEG
Part Number:
30923
FOR INSTALLATION WITH M5
HEAD AND CENTER SECTION
©2018 Horizon Global America Inc. 30923N 08/15/2018 Rev. A
Page 7 of 7
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Horizon Global Corporation. (“We” or “Us”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser only (“You”) that the product
will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship, ordinary wear and tear expected; provided that
installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express
or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty is not
transferable.
This warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect, misuse, or as a result of
any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication, overloading, or improper installation; (d)
improper maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole
exception of alterations made pursuant to product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
To make a Warranty claim, contact Us, at our principal address of 47912 Halyard Dr. Suite 100, Plymouth, MI 48170,
1-800-632-3290, identify the product by model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. Any
returned product that is replaced by Us becomes our property. You will be responsible for return shipping costs.
Please retain your purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original consumer purchaser. The
product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your Warranty claim.
Product replacement is Your sole remedy under this Warranty. We shall not be liable for service or labor charges
incurred in removing or replacing a product or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind.
You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified use(s) stated in the
product instructions is at Your own risk.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This
Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to rules pertaining to conflicts of law. The
state courts located in Oakland County, Michigan shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes relating to this
warranty.
Horizon Global
47912 Halyard Dr. Suite 100
Plymouth, MI 48170
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