B&W base for GM puck system
I traded a 2016 2500HD Silverado with the B&W turnover ball and Companion 5th wheel hitch for a 2019 2500HD Silverado with the GM factory puck system. I purchased the B&W base for the puck system and ...
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From the manual to adjust the four puck latches.
Adjust the tension in the latch handle, for parts list
and visual guide refer to Figures C3 and C4.
With the handles in the latched position, tighten the
castle nut until snug to increase the tension on the
latch. Rotate the latch handle open and closed.
Tighten the castle nut slightly and rotate the handle
open and closed again. Repeat this process until you
feel the cam engage the attachment point while
closing the handle. The handle is set at the proper
tension when there is friction between the cam and
attachment point but the handle can still be closed by
hand without bumping, tapping, or otherwise forcing
the handle closed.
3.
WARNING: Setting latch handle tension so that
excessive force is required to close the latch handles
may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
Adjust the tension in the latch handle, for parts list
and visual guide refer to Figures C3 and C4.
With the handles in the latched position, tighten the
castle nut until snug to increase the tension on the
latch. Rotate the latch handle open and closed.
Tighten the castle nut slightly and rotate the handle
open and closed again. Repeat this process until you
feel the cam engage the attachment point while
closing the handle. The handle is set at the proper
tension when there is friction between the cam and
attachment point but the handle can still be closed by
hand without bumping, tapping, or otherwise forcing
the handle closed.
3.
WARNING: Setting latch handle tension so that
excessive force is required to close the latch handles
may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
