Install Guide for Side-to-Sides

Installation

Instructions

Side-to-Side

Side-to-Side Extended

Side Arms

#1 • Starting Point •

. . . . . . . . . . . . (All Models)

▶︎ Hand tighten bolts initially, fully

.. tighten when finished.
▶︎ Mount as far back on the tongue as

.. possible to maximize front clearance.
▶︎ Many benefits and useful details are

.. not obvious and justify reading or

. scanning these instructions,

#2 • The Fastest Option •

. . . . . . . . . . . . .((All Models)

Many installations are so simple and straight forward they can be done by just looking closely at the Illustrations. Find one close to yours, assemble the parts in a similar way, and bolt it on.

R&M uses Erector Set® and Lego®

logic - standardized parts assembled in different ways for different purposes.

#3 • Select Location •

(All Models)

Trailer without batteries & propane

& non-Extended models.

▶︎ Locate as far back as possible.

Trailer with batteries & propane

& Extended models.
▶︎ If any location avoids batteries &

.. propane, locate there.
▶︎ If batteries behind propane,

.. relocate them & locate there.
. • Avoid, trim or remove the battery

. bracket to clear relocated jack.
. • Install device, relocate batteries.

▶︎ For all others, relocate batteries &

. propane, locate at the far back.
. • Avoid, trim or remove obstructing

. brackets to clear relocated jack.
. • Install Extended model.

. & Front Addition options.

. • Relocate batteries and propane.

#4 • Install Extension Bars •

(JB, STS, Step 1 of 2)

▶︎ For Extended model installs only.

▶︎ Fasten extension bars to the device

.. to create the required length using at

.. least three bolts for each connection.

#5 • Mount Side-to-Side •

(JB, STS)

▶︎ Set the Side-to-Side in its new

.. permanent location on the tongue.

. • Mount as far back as possible to

.. maximize useful space on front.

. • Can be mounted off-center to

.. avoid brackets, etc.
▶︎ Position top shackles alongside the

.. the bars, astride the frame rails.
▶︎ Bolt the top shackles to the bars.

▶︎ Bolt the top shackles to bottom

.. shackles, clamping the tongue

.. rails in between.

#6 • Relocate the Jack •

(JB, STS,

▶︎ Support the tongue with a tow vehicle,

.. jack stand or equivalent.

▶︎ If electric jack, leave wires

connected. Unbolt jack and move to the platform.

▶︎ Bolt the two collars to the jack

.. platform, clamping the jack flange in

.. between.

#7 • Install Lead Screw •

(STS)

▶︎ Set the Lead Screw Assembly in the

.. notches in the End Caps, with the

.. lead nut in its cage.in the platform.

. • The lead screw installs on either

... side, facing either end, four

.. possible positions.

▶︎ Snap crank onto drive nut & rotate to

.. check clearance. Move lead screw as

.. necessary for crank to turn freely. . • The lead screw can be easily

.. re-positioned without de-installing

.. the STS or jack.

▶︎ Bolt the two end plates to the outside

.. of the end caps to lock the lead

.. screw in place.

#8 • Install Extension Kit •

(JB, STS, Step 2 of 2)

▶︎ For Extended models installs only.

▶︎ Bolt extension caps, with slots facing

.. up, to the inside of the extension bar

.. on each end.

. • Fits on only one side of each end

.. because the slots must face up.

. • When installed, all four slots are

.. equidistant from the adjacent bar.

▶︎ Slide the socket on the lead

. extension onto the drive nut on the

. lead screw as you set it into the

. notches in the extension cap.

. • If necessary, use the included Allen

. wrench to adjust the shaft collar so

. the socket stays on the drive nut..

▶︎ Bolt the two end plates to the outside

.. of the two extension caps. One locks

.. the lead extension in place. Both also

.. serve as accessory hold downs.

.. • End plates can face in or out as

. required to mount accessories.

#9 • Install Front Addition •

(JB, STS)

▶︎ For Front Addition installs only.

▶︎ Bolt Front Addition brackets to

. . the bars spaced so they match the

... mounting holes in the propane rack.

. • They can be bolted anywhere on

.. the bars, facing front or back.

. • They can be off-center, or offset

. to either side.

▶︎ Bolt a double propane tank rack to

.. the Front Addition.

▶︎ Install propane tanks, gas lines,

.. regulator, etc. Use the original hold

.. down mechanisms.

▶︎ Route the trailer's gas line through

.. the hole in the rack per factory design.

#10 • Ending Point •

(All Models)

▶︎ If electric jack is not fused, put one

.. in-line (usually 30 amp). Follow the

.. manufacturer’s specs.

▶︎ Electric grounds through the jack body

.. may no longer work. If not, ground

.. directly to the battery terminal.

▶︎ TIGHTEN All Bolts!

▶︎ Confirm the emergency breakaway

.. cable for the trailer brakes and

.. electric & propane systems work

.. properly, and all bolts are TIGHT!

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