Sidewinder Custom Wedge for an RBW 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch

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I am putting a ST400-SW16K on a trailer to be pulled by the fifth wheel my grandfather had with it. It is a RBW model UHS-85-7 universal crossbar hitching system.

asked by: David W

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Expert Reply:

The best option is custom wedge # SWW-07. This wedge was designed for RBW brand 5th wheel hitches. It is likely going to be a much better fit than the universal wedge. I have linked a video review for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

During assembly of the Reese Sidewinder #RP34FR you will need to apply white lithium grease such as #L11354 to the wear plate and the arm tube prior to putting the turret on the arm. The grease should also be applied around the wedge and the king pin…

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Answer 2

In regards to installing a wedge on the Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret like part #RP34FR, this will only need to be done one time for each hitch. It may be a good idea to check the torque on the bolts every so often but…

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Answer 3

Hey Mark, thanks for reaching out! There is a grease zerk fitting in the top of the pin box that should prevent you from having to disassemble the Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret #RP77FR in order to grease it.

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Answer 4

Don't worry, I can help you. Yes, the Reese Sidewinder #ST400-5AS16K is a confirmed fit for your Leland 7910 pin box. I spoke with my contact at Reese and he stated that you can use the RBW Lil Rocker 5th wheel hitch with a Revolution/Sidewinder…

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Answer 5

It sounds like you have a Leland 7920 pin box. This matches all of the specs you gave except the 2b measurement which is the height different between one set of bolt holes to the row that is either one set higher or one set lower. The Leland 7920 has…

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Answer 6

There is a custom wedge available to use a Sidewinder with an RBW hitch. It is wedge #SWW-07. If you look at the Sidewinder manual it states "Note: Truck and trailer must be straight in-line for the wedge to enter into the fifth wheel…

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Answer 7

I certainly can. I went out to the warehouse and pulled the mounting part, #ST400, and did the measurements myself. The Sidewinder Rotating Turret Premium Pin Box Coupler, #ST400, is made to fit pin boxes: Leland 7910, 7920, and 7921; 5AB-E7920;…

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Answer 8

I have a solution for you. Looking at your pictures and based off the measurements given that will take a Reese hitch. You will need the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs #RP30047. Its foot pattern will fit the holes and…

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Answer 9

Thank you for the pictures, it made it easy to verify your components. I reached out to Lippert to confirm your current pin box bolt pattern as 1621, which would mean that the Reese Sidewinder 68220 would be a compatible replacement. The 68202 wedge…

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Answer 10

The correct Sidewinder wedge for your RBW 15K Lil Rocker 5th wheel hitch is the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for RBW Fifth Wheels #SWW-07. I've attached a video review to assist. Let me know if you need anything else.

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Reese and he stated that you can use the RBW Lil Rocker 5th wheel hitch with a Revolution/Sidewinder pin box on your trailer. Remember that on any type of slider hitch it must remain in the towing and locked position and…

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Answer 12

According to my contacts at Reese, a Sidewinder like #RP61412 would be compatible with your RBW fifth wheel hitch. The standard wedge included with the Sidewinder WILL NOT be compatible, and the #SWW-07 wedge would be needed. You will need to choose…

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