Recommended Maintenance for 5th Airborne Sidewinders

Question:

Hello I bought 5th airborne sidewinder from Etrailer two years ago. I installed 5th airborne sidewinder 19K - part number ST100-5AS02 on my 5th wheel Cameo made by Carriage. I have traveled over 2000 miles. The 5th airborne sidewinder does a great job. It made our trip more enjoyable. I do have a question about if I need to retorque assembly such as outer cap, 19k airborne sidewinder unit and mounting wing? How often I need to retorque. Thanks!

asked by: R. C

Expert Reply:

The maintenance the Sidewinder recommends for your Sidewinder is:

BEFORE EACH TRIP:

1. CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT: Check that condition of all of your towing equipment and keep it in top condition. 2. Check that the torque of the (4) cap bolts is 45 ft-lbs.
3. Check to see that all bolts are properly tightened.
4. Check wedge engagement in the fifth wheel jaw, refer to wedge adjustment portion of installation instructions.

MAINTENANCE:
1. For ease of hookup; frequently lubricate the wedge surfaces, back side of the king pin, and the skid plate surface.
2. If resistance is present in the Sidewinder arm, apply a lithium grease to the bearing surfaces as described in the
assembly section of this manual.
3. Keep pin-box hitch painted to prevent rust and maintain a good appearance. (Do Not paint over labels)

I also attached a link to the installation instructions for this product for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C