Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret by 5th Airborne, 16K

Fifth Gear Fifth Wheel King Pin - ST500-SW16K

Sidewinder Fifth Wheel Pin Box Coupler with Turret, Hardware, King Pin by 5th Airborne - ST500-SW16K

Sidewinder is the premium fifth wheel pin box coupler designed specifically for short-bed pickups. Its worry-free turning design allows you to make up to 90-degree turns without exiting the truck, throwing a switch or even pushing a button!

Features:

• Replaces existing pin box on fifth wheel trailer
• Make 90-degree turns without getting out of your truck, throwing a switch or pushing a button
  • No fifth wheel slider needed
• Designed specifically for short-bed pickups
  • Refer to the formula below to ensure proper clearance
• Length of Sidewinder arm: 22"
• The Sidewinder moves the trailer's pivot position an additional 20" to the rear of the fifth wheel hitch attachment point
  • Make 90-degree turns without getting out of your truck, throwing a switch or pushing a button
    • No fifth wheel slider needed
  • No contact between truck cab and coach
  • Trailer tracks more closely to the truck for better driveability
  • Full use of truck bed space
  • Easy hookup or disconnect at any angle
  • Faster steering wheel response, easier to reverse
• C-channel design provides more stability and strength than standard pin box design
  • Able to support heavier loads

Specs:

• Designed for use with a Youngs Welding pin box
• Capacity: 16,000 lbs; CSA approved
• 3-Year limited warranty
• Made in the USA

Clearance Formula:
Use the formula below to ensure there will be enough space between your truck cab and trailer when executing a 90-degree turn.

(A + B) - C = Clearance
A= Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab
B= Length of Sidewinder arm (16K = 22")
C= Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half)

For example: If the distance from the center of the hitch to the cab is 36", 36" + 20" = 56". If your fifth wheel trailer is 102" wide, take half (51"), then plug in: 56" - 51" = 5" of clearance.

1. Sidewinder Pivot Point - 20" behind the king pin
2. Rotating Turret - attaches to the pin box on the trailer
3. Universal King Pin Locking Wedge (not pictured) - prevents pivot at fifth wheel hitch
4. Fifth Wheel King Pin - attaches to the hitch in the truck bed for towing
5. Sidewinder Standard Arm - rated at 16K

Nimble and quick. Up to 90-degree turning.
It is now possible to turn the short-bed truck 90 degrees with no fear of contact between the truck's cab and the coach. The included universal king pin locking wedge prevents the trailer from turning/pivoting at the trailer hitch. The rotating turret allows turning/pivoting to take place an additional 20" away from the cab.

Hitch Specifics and Wedge Locations
1. Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Reese 15K, 16K and 20K Select Series, Husky, Owens, Valley and similar units
2. Reese Signature Series and similar units
3. Holland and similar units

A. Bolt locations
B. King pin

Custom Wedges: The included universal wedge works great on preventing the king pin from rotating in most fifth wheel hitches. However, Holland and PullRite hitches will require a custom wedge.

Hitch Problems: The Sidewinder models will work well with all fifth wheel hitches, except for the Curt Q5 and the B&W Companion. The Curt Q5 cushioning allows too much movement for the Sidewinder to operate properly. The B&W hitch requires two additional bolts (1/2", grade 5) to be installed at the rear most support to keep the hitch from rotating. Check with B&W about warranty regulations.

ST500-SW16K - Sidewinder Fifth Wheel Pin Box Coupler with Turret, Hardware, King Pin by 5th Airborne

Replaces ST500-SW01

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Ask the Experts about this Fifth Gear Fifth Wheel King Pin

• Will 5th Airborne With Sidewinder Void the Warranty of my RV/Trailer
  
• We have not heard of the 5th Airborne Sidewinders affecting manufacturer warranties of trailers or campers, but to be sure, I would call your RV manufacturer and double check with them.
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• Sidewinder Recommendation for a Lippert 1621 Pin Box
  
• For a Sidewinder that is compatible with your Lippert 1621 pin box you would want a Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin # RP61420. The Sidewinder # ST500-SW16K that you referenced is designed to work on Youngs Welding pin boxes and would not work for you. Check out the faq article I attached on Sidewinders for you to check out also.
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, Sidewinder, and Installation Kit for a 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch Crew Cab
  
• There are 2 Sidewinders that will fit the Lippert 1621 pin box. First is the 16K capacity # RP61420 (shipping weight 143 pounds). And then there is the 19K capacity # RP61421 (shipping weight 179 pounds). If you are anywhere close to 16K I recommend going with the higher capacity Sidewinder to be safe. I have included instruction links for you. You mentioned that you have a short bed. There are 2 short beds for the Ford F-150 for the 2006 model year; a 5-1/2 foot bed (which does require a Sid
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