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• Recommended Wedge Kit For A Reese Sidewinder And Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch
  Yes, the Universal Wedge for 5th Airborne Sidewinders # 201100 will work with the Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret RP34FR, but the correct wedge is more dependent on the type of fifth wheel hitch. If you have a Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30928 like we talked about in your previous questions then you'll want the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20,000-lb Reese M-Series # RP44FR. This custom wedge kit is designed to fit the jaws of your hitch for a more snug fit. This...
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• Recommended Sidewinder Pin Box And 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2017 Ram 1500 With 5.5 Bed
  For a 2017 Ram 1500 with a 5/5' bed you'll definitely need to use a sidewinder pin box or Demco Sliding hitch # DM8550040 to prevent the nose of your 2015 KZ Durango D296BH from coming into contact with the cab of your truck. To find a compatible sidewinder pin box for your trailer you'll need to know the bolt pattern of the current pin box. Typically there is a sticker with the model number, serial number, etc. on it that can be used to find out the bolt pattern. If you do not have any...
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• How to Install a Sidewinder Wedge
  The wedge is attached to the arm of the Sidewinder via two 5/8" bolts. If you take a look at the instructions below in addition to the photo, you can see how the wedge is installed. Please keep in mind that certain 5th wheel hitches will require a custom wedge so if you can let me know which 5th wheel hitch you have, I would be glad to make sure you get the correct wedge. 1) Verify the part number with shipping paperwork. Verify that the wedge is named for your 5th wheel hitch or you have...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch for a Rotating Kingpin on a Grand Designs Reflection 150 Series Trailer
  Part of your Grand Design Reflections 150's best features is the 90 degree pivoting pin box, and it would be a shame to not use it. You're right in that you don't need to have a sliding hitch given its design. However, you'll want to verify the clearance. I've included a link to our Sidewinder FAQ so you can get a similar idea of its features. Most importantly, in this article is how to calculate the clearance to verify if you need a hitch with offset to make the most of your pivoting...
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• Reese Revolution Wedge Kit for Draw-Tite 16,000 Pound 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  Depending on the exact model number of the Draw-Tite fifth wheel hitch there may not be a custom wedge available. If this is the case you can use the universal wedge # 201100 which should come with the Revolution on the trailer. If you can let me know the model number of your hitch I'll see if we have a custom wedge. Or if you can't determine the exact model reply to me with some pictures of the hitch and I'll take a look at them.
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• Recommended Hitch For Use With Reese Revolution For 2017 Chevy 2500 With Prep Package
  I recommend the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30890 to use with the Reese Revolution with the 2017 Chevy 2500 prep package. The Reese M5 will fit into the prep package and can handle up to 20,000 lbs of gross towing weight. The wraparound design of the jaw provides increased security compared to the other hitches with 2 piece jaws because it is a stronger connection with the king pin of the revolution. If you need a little...
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• Which Sidewinder Wedge is Designed to Work with Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Hitch
  What you sent in a picture of is not a # 30861. That appears to be a universal wedge part # 201100. I couldn't find an invoice in our system where you ordered a # 30861 from us, but it looks like you possibly got shipped the wrong wedge.
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• Which Sidewinder Wedge Is Recommended for Use with Pro Series Fifth Wheel Hitch
  For Pro Series fifth wheel hitches you'd want to use the universal wedge part # 201100 with a Sidewinder pin box. This would be what comes with a Sidewinder like part # RP61420 but if yours is missing the # 201100 would be all that you'd need.
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• Recommended Wedge for Reese Sidewinder Rotating Pin Box
  Reese does offer some custom wedges, but without knowing the particular hitch you have I couldn't make a recommendation. The Reese # 201100 universal wedge you'd mentioned will work with all Reese 5th wheel hitches, but it works better with some than others. It's important that you have the underside and the sides of the wedge greased before hitching up for easier coupling and uncoupling. The arm of the Sidewinder being stiff and not being able to rotate it by hand doesn't indicate a...
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• Is there a Sidewinder or Revolution Custom Wedge for a Pro Series 16K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  If your Pro Series 5th wheel hitch was manufactured after 2009 then you can use Sidewinder Wedge Kit # 30850. It will actually fit Pro Series 15K, 16K, and 20K hitches made after 2009. Otherwise the universal wedge, # 201100, would be a good option.
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• Does Pin Box Capture Plate Need to be Removed Before Towing with a Standard 5th Wheel Hitch
  That all depends on what 5th wheel hitch you are using and what the pin box is on your trailer. For example, the Reese 5th Airborne Sidewinder pin boxes use a wedge like part # 201100 to basically lock the king pin in place so that the rotating turret can do its job. It is possible to lockout the rotating turret so that you don't have to use the wedge or capture plate, but if you were to remove the wedge/capture plate and your pin box isn't locked out you will have 2 pivot points which...
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• Wedge For Sidewinder Pin Box That Fits With Air Safe 20k 5TH Wheel Hitch
  I reached out to Air Safe who informed me that they recommend using the Replacement Universal Wedge # 201100 with their hitch. As we do not carry their hitch I have to refer you to their recommendation as we cannot test fit the wedge without having the hitch.
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• Sidewinder Wedge for a Husky 16K S Glider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  There isn't a custom wedge for the Husky 16K S glider 5th wheel trailer hitch so you would need to use the universal one that comes with the Sidewinder like part # 201100.
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• Is A Reese Custom Wedge Required for a Husky 5th Wheel Hitch and RV with a Reese Revolution Pin Box
  It is possible that the universal wedge, # 201100, that is included with the Reese Revolution hitch on the RV that you are purchasing will not work and you will need to add the Custom Wedge, # SWW-04, for Husky and Valley Fifth Wheel hitches. In many cases the universal wedge can be used, but the custom wedges provide a much better fit for the specific hitches they are designed for. I would ask the trailer dealer to check out the Husky hitch, to determine if you require a custom wedge...
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• What is a Sidewinder Wedge Kit for a 5th Wheel Hitch
  A Sidewinder wedge kit for 5th wheel hitch is a wedge that installs on the underside of the Sidewinder pin box and helps to lock out the king pin in the funnel of the 5th wheel hitch head. This helps the Sidewinder to only pivot at the turret instead of pivoting both at the turret and at the king pin (which would be extremely dangerous). The Sidewinders come with a universal wedge like part # 201100 but depending on what kind of 5th wheel hitch you have it may be better to use a custom...
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• Which Sidewinder Wedge Fits an Older Reese 18K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  Honestly your best bet would be the universal wedge that is included with the Sidewinders. It is # 201100 if you do not already have it. If your 18K Reese hitch has a part number on it anywhere it would be easy to determine if one of the custom wedges will fit. For example, # SWW-01 fits the following Select Plus and Signature Series hitch models: 30142, 30143, 30059, 30085, 30847, 40847, 40285, 40259, 30081, 30083 and 30084. Wedge # SWW-03 fits Select Series hitches 30046, 30049, 30047,...
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• Is a Capture Plate Needed to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Curt E16 Hitch
  You do not need a capture plate for the Curt E16 5th wheel trailer hitch. Capture plates are exclusive to PullRite hitches and are used to help activate its automatic sliding feature. You would just need to remove the capture plate on the pin box to use the Curt hitch. Be sure to use some grease # L11390. Or, if you do not want to deal with grease you could always use a lube plate, # 16721.
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• Will the Reese 18K Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch Work On a 2020 Ram 3500
  I do have an option for a 2020 Ram 3500 but the Reese 18K Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch is not compatible nor is than any adapter that will allow it to be. Instead, I recommend the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30918 which is an updated version of the Reese 18K Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch. The correct wedge for the Reese M5 is the Replacement Universal Wedge for 5th Airborne Sidewinders part # 201100.
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• is there a Custom Sidewinder Wedge for a Hensley 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  I spoke with my contact over at Reese and he said that you can use a Sidewinder with a Hensley 5th wheel trailer hitch but there isn't a custom wedge for that hitch. You would need to use the universal wedge # 201100.
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• How is the Custom Wedge for Curt A16/A20 5th Wheel Hitches Different from the Universal Wedge
  The universal wedge # 201100 that comes with the Sidewinder is designed to fit as many hitches as possible which means that it isn't a great fit for any one hitch. Wedge # C16992 for the Curt A series 5th wheel hitches is designed to fit those hitches specifically meaning a better fit than the universal wedge can give. This means that when you use the custom wedge with the appropriate hitch the Sidewinder will function better without any slop between the wedge and the hitch.
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• What Type of Maintenance is Required from Reese Revolution Pin Box
  The manufacturer of the Reese Revolution pin box recommends that to maintain easy hookup you frequently need to lubricate the wedge surfaces, back side of the king pin, and the skid plate surface. The bearing surfaces of the Revolution arm can also be lubricated if stiff, using white lithium grease. Page 4 of the linked instructions illustrates the lubrication points. I have also linked a brief article concerning Sidewinder lubrication. For grease we have the part # L11354 which would...
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• Wedge Needed for Towing Sidewinder Pin Box with Reese 30026 5th Wheel Hitch
  For your Reese 30026 5th wheel hitch you can use either the Universal Wedge # 201100 or the Custom Wedge for Select Series (which is what you have ) # SWW-03. My contact at Reese said that either one will fit and work well with your Sidewinder.
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• Can a 5th Wheel Trailer with Sidewinder by Towed with No Wedge or Lock Out Bolts Installed
  The wedge is required to prevent a pivot point at the 5th wheel hitch jaws. The function of a Sidewinder is to move that pivot point back further on the truck which requires blocking the pivot point at the hitch. The trailer should not be towed without the wedge in place unless the lock out bolts are installed to lock out the pivot point at the Sidewinder. The universal wedge that is supposed to come with the 5th Airborne with Sidewinder, # ST400-5AS16K, is actually # 201100. There are...
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• Is There Sidewinder Wedge Available for Use with Hensley BD3 5th Wheel Hitch
  Hey Dennis, so we've had this question before and Sidewinder has told us that you'd need to use the universal wedge part # 201100 with the Hensely BD3.
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