Should a Brand New Sidewinder Be able to be Turned by Hand
Published 06/15/2016
Question:
Just got my RP77FR sidewinder I assembled it torq, to specs, put in pin box is it supposed to turn by hand ? mine wont.
asked by: TERRY S
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Expert Reply:
When a Sidewinder like part # RP77FR is brand new you are not going to be able to turn it by hand. I have had the joy of assembling these before and they are just way too tight at first to turn by hand.
After a few miles you should find that the arm will turn by hand with enough pressure.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - Lippert 1716 and 0115 - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs
- Rigid Suspension
- Rotating Turret
- Lippert 0115
- Lippert 1116
- Lippert 1716
- Reese
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