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Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
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Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches

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Bolt this wedge onto your Sidewinder (69220 only) to prevent the Sidewinder's king pin from rotating in your 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries fifth-wheel trailer hitch. 1-800-940-8924 to order Reese accessories and parts part number RP44FR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Reese products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Reese Accessories and Parts - RP44FR

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Bolt this wedge onto your Sidewinder (69220 only) to prevent the Sidewinder's king pin from rotating in your 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries fifth-wheel trailer hitch.


Features:

  • Prevents Sidewinder king pin from pivoting in your hitch
    • Works with 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, and ProSeries 5th-wheel trailer hitches
  • Bolts onto Sidewinder (69220) in place of universal wedge
  • Resists corrosion with durable black powder coat finish
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Note: Only compatible with Sidewinder part number 69220. Will not work with any other Sidewinder.



68202 Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20K Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches





Video of Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Review of Reese Fifth Wheel King Pin - RP44FR

Jeff: Hello, everybody. This is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're going to take a look at this Sidewinder Wedge Kit for the 20,000-lb Reese ELITE M-Series, or the ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches. Now, this wedge kit will prevent the Sidewinder kingpin from pivoting in your hitch. Again, it's designed to work with the 20,000 lb Reese ELITE M-Series, and ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches. Basically, this will bolt onto the Sidewinder in place of the universal wedge.

The wedge is what keeps that Sidewinder from pivoting at the fifth wheel hitch. Does have a nice durable black powder coat finish on it to help resist corrosion. If you notice it does come with the mounting hardware, the two bolts and washers, and a nice set of instructions describes how to install it. But that should do it for the review on the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for the 20,000-lb Reese ELITE M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches.

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Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches - RP44FR

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (44 Customer Reviews)

Bolt this wedge onto your Sidewinder (69220 only) to prevent the Sidewinder's king pin from rotating in your 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries fifth-wheel trailer hitch.

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Nice hitch and good people to deal with



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She assisted me promptly and accurately thank you for being so fast and helpful



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Part looks good. I have not used it yet though



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I received the part I ordered the 1st time, the gentleman that took the order did a great job. When I called to follow up people were awesome with customer service.



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Sidewinder worked great for my short bed Ram. Be sure to get the matching wedge for your hitch.

Thanks etrailer. I will be using you for all my trailer components



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The wedge kit needed to use the Sidewinder has been amazing. I can't say enough about the whole Sidewinder hitch system. Makes towing, parking, even showing the hitch a breeze



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This wedge kit is essential to the Reese Sidewinder pin box. It works great and, as always, etrailer has great service getting me this item in a crunch.



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This wedge kit works in conjunction with the Reese Sidewinder pin box. The fit was perfect and a very simple install. As always, etrailer had exactly what I was needing and was quick with shipping.



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Looks good will install tomorrow


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