Note: This wedge is for the B&W Patriot (which attaches to rails) and the Companion for the Ford and Ram OEM systems that have the 4 puck attachment.
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Today we are going to review part number SWW-06. This is the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B & W Fifth Wheels. Now this wedge is designed to work with the Sidewinder and 5th Airborne Sidewinder pin boxes. This will replace the universal wedge that comes with the Sidewinder and the 5th Airborne Sidewinder. It is a custom wedge. It is designed specifically to fit the B & W hitches. It's made for the B & W Patriot, which attaches to rails, and the B & W Companion, which is for the Ford and the Ram OEM systems that have the 4-puck attachment. This wedge, when it's installed, will prevent the pivoting at the the fifth-wheel hitch draws.
Basically, when it comes with a nice set of instructions, comes with the 2, 5/8 inch bolts and lock-washers. Basically, when you go to install this, what you want to do is, the narrow end here of the wedge, will point towards the front of the pin box. The recessed part right here is facing down. This will go on to the pin box. Put your bolts up through there. Do the same there, and then you'll go ahead tight those down.
You just snug them, you don't want to tightness then all the way down until you slide your Sidewinder into the hitch itself. Once it's in there, you adjust it correctly and torque it down to the correct specifications. Once that's installed, that'll keep it from rotating at the fifth-wheel head, and it'll rotate where the pin box or the Sidewinder is attached. That should do it for the review on part number SWW-06. This is the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B & W Fifth Wheels. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (28 Customer Reviews)
Super fast shipping! Hitch and accessories arrived with no issues. Fits perfect! Instructions were very easy to follow. The customer support prior to purchasing hitch was awesome!! All my questions were answered. Really awesome company!!
Robert - 10/04/2020
The wedge I bought for my Reese Sidewinder fifth wheel hitch is a pretty simple product, so it works great. It's basically a custom-made, wedge-shaped piece of steel for my 16 k B&W hitch, which keeps the trailer from rotating on the hitch. I was glad to be able to get the exact part I needed through etrailer. More importantly, I have gotten some really good help and advice from the folks there at etrailer.
Works awsome. I used the universal one (that came with my trailer) for 6 trips and it started to damage my hitch. This one has not left a single mark. It is solid and easy to install. I would recommend.
Etrailer waited out the supplier and kept me informed on the possible delivery date. When the part became available they contacted me and we completed the transaction. Thanks for being dedicated to your customers. Although I have not installed the wedge yet I have test fit in the hitch and it appears it will resolve my issue providing a better fitment between the hitch and the pin box.
Dennis C - 02/05/2018Does what it was intended to do!
Works great with my B&W companion hitch in my Ram 2500 with factory 5th wheel prep.
Dave S - 09/10/2018
Although it is just a chunk of metal and 2 screws,it is well engineered. does its job very well and is a very good fit.
Does what it was designed to do. MUCH better than the universal wedge supplied with the Turning Point.
Very nice unit and very easy to install. Job Took under an hour to do and torque to 150 foot pounds.
sometimes it's hard to get hitch to lock. has put some gauges in 5th wheel. works good most of the time, tight fit.
Fits perfectly for use on a B & W Companion 3600 hitch.
Exactly what I was looking for, in stock, & shipped quicky
All parts came faster than I thought they woud
Fast and easy shipping and install
Works Great. This Is What I Needed. Tha nks
It came without a hitch, everything was great would use them again in the future.
Products great quality - delivered on time as scheduled
Fits hitch perfectly
Fits & works
Great service and great product.. thanks
Met my needs.
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