5th Airborne with Sidewinder Premium Fifth Wheel Air-Ride Coupler for Short Bed Trucks ST100-5AS02 : Trailer hitch bike rack and trailer hitches

5th Airborne with Sidewinder Premium Fifth Wheel Air-Ride Coupler for Short-Bed Trucks

The 5th Airborne Sidewinder premium fifth wheel pin box coupler has been designed specifically for short-bed pickups. The Sidewinder makes it possible to make 90-degree turns without exiting the truck, throwing a switch or even pushing a button. The 5th Airborne fifth wheel coupler air spring and shock absorber cushions the impact on the truck and trailer, providing a much more comfortable fifth wheel towing experience. Enjoy the best of both worlds!

Features:

Designed specifically for short-bed pickups
- Refer to the formula below to ensure proper clearance
Simply bolts onto the fifth wheel trailer pin box
Pre-assembled for quick and easy installation
King pin connects to standard fifth wheel trailer hitch in the truck bed
Cushions shock with adjustable air spring and shock absorber
- Reduces longitudinal shock (chucking) by nearly 60%
- Decreases vertical shock by 44%
- Relieves stress on coach frame
- Reduces vibration inside coach - protecting its contents (cabinets, TVs, etc.)
- Smoother ride means less fatigue for driver and passengers
Custom tuned air spring is protected within an enclosure
The Sidewinder moves the trailer's pivot position an additional 22" 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
Pin box has built-in friction-sway control

Specs:

Designed for use with the following pin boxes:
Fabex 520, 530, 560, 500, 503 and 765
Lippert 1116, 0115 and 1716
RBW 7019 and 7028
Capacity: 19,500 lbs; CSA approved
3-Year limited warranty

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 (19.5K = 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" + 22" = 58". If your fifth wheel trailer is 102" wide, take half (51"), then plug in: 58" - 51" = 7" of clearance.

5th Airborne Sidewinder premium fifth wheel pin box coupler

1. Rotating turret - attaches to the pin box on the trailer and provides the new pivot point 22" behind the king pin, allowing for maximum maneuvering
2. Rear mounted, heavy-duty shock absorber
3. Enclosed air spring - also absorbs shock and is protected from UV exposure and shielded from road hazards
4. Universal king pin locking wedge (not pictured) - reversible and adjustable - prevents pivot at fifth wheel hitch
5. King pin - connects to fifth wheel trailer hitch in truck bed

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 22" away from the cab.

5th Airborne Sidewinder King pin wedge location

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.

ST100-5AS02 - 5th Airborne Sidewinder Premium Fifth Wheel Air-Ride Coupler for Short-Bed Trucks

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