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

Fifth Gear Fifth Wheel King Pin - ST300-5AS02

5th Airborne with Sidewinder Premium Fifth Wheel Air-Ride Coupler for Short-Bed Trucks - ST300-5AS02

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
• Length of Sidewinder arm: 22"
• 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
• Pin box has built-in friction-sway control
• 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

Specs:

• Designed for use with Venture CJ13515 and CJ13517 pin boxes
• Capacity: 19,500 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 (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.

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.

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.

ST300-5AS02 - 5th Airborne Sidewinder Premium Fifth Wheel Air-Ride Coupler for Short-Bed Trucks

Ask the Experts about this Fifth Gear Fifth Wheel King Pin
Do you have a question about this Fifth Wheel King Pin?

• Will Weight Distribution Be Affected Using A Sidewinder, # ST300-5AS02, On 2005 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab
  
• When you are using the Sidewinder Coupler, # ST300-5AS02, it does not allow the trailer to pivot at the hitch, it moves the pivot point back 22 inches for truck cab and trailer LOFT clearance. You are not changing where the trailer is attached to the truck, so the weight of the trailer is still being loaded over the rear axle. So it does not cause any extra stress on your truck. When you are choosing a Sidewinder Coupler to fit your 2005 Dodge Quad Cab 2500 short bed you will need to find out
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• Recomendation for a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Compatible with a Short Bed Ford F-250 CrewCab Diesel
  
• The 5th Airborne pin box will be compatible with any of our 5th wheel hitches (except Curt Q5 hitches if your 5th Airborne has a sidewinder built into it). Since you have a short bed and a crew cab Ford pickup, I recommend performing a little measuring first to determine if you need a slider or a stationary 5th wheel and sidewinder coupler. If you already have a sidewinder, it is not recommended to use a slider hitch unless the slider is left in the forward towing position at all times, so it wo
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• Will a Slider Assembly Provide Clearance for Maneuvering a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2004 Ford F-250
  
• If you use a Universal installation kit to install the rails for the 16K Reese Hitch with Round Tube Slider, item # RP30075, the center of the King pin will end up 4 inches in front of the center line of the rear axle. Measure from this point to the back of the truck cab then, take 1/2 the width of your trailer, 48 inches, and subtract that from the first measurement. Then, you can add the extra 12 inches the slider assembly provides. If you end up with 4 inches more from the center of the king
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• Replacement 5th Airborne Sidewinder Air Ride Pin Box For a Cameo 5th Wheel Trailer by Carriage
  
• I checked with my contact at Reese the manufacturer of the 5th Airborne couplers and we could not come up with a match for the Moreride PB 766 pin box. It seems that you may have a 765 pin box but we need to take some measurements to be sure. I have attached a drawing that shows the measurements to take on your existing pin box. If you can measure and get back to me, I will be able to determine the correct 5th Airborne with Sidewinder Air Ride Coupler for your trailer. Fill in a measurement
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