Is Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch Compatible with Sidewinder Pin Boxes

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Is the M5 20k hitch compatible with the airborne Sidewinder?

asked by: Tim

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Yes, the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30890 is compatible with the Sidewinder pin boxes. This hitch is actually made by the same company as Sidewinder.

I attached a help article on Sidewinders for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Only certain B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitches are compatible with Sidewinder pin boxes like the RP61412. Basically if it is a Companion that mounts in the 4 pucks of a factory prep package then it can be used with a Sidewinder. But if the…

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Answer 2

If you are looking for the quietest possible ride I would recommend you go with a Reese Select Fifth Wheel hitch like part #RP30081. I recently spoke to my contact at Reese and asked which would be quieter the Titan or the Select and he said the…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for you, however, the newly-updated Curt A-Series Fifth Wheel Hitches are NOT compatible with Reese Sidewinders, and they haven't been confirmed to fit other rotating pin boxes either. For this reason, I recommend to a Curt…

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Answer 4

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3600 has a total weight of right around 215 pounds. Keep in mind that the hitch head can be removed to help with taking the hitch out of the truck bed. The head by itself weighs about 75 pounds while…

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Answer 5

The B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #BWRVK3500 is not compatible with rotating pin boxes even if you lock out the turret. The reason for this has to do with the the excess torque on the single connection point and…

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Answer 6

For your 2016 Ford F-150 the BakFlip part #BAK26203RB is a great choice for the 5-1/2 foot long bed. The BAK has an aircraft-grade aluminum construction and uses 1/2 inch thick aluminum panels. It has a quad-fold design and sits inside the bed rails…

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Answer 7

You are definitely correct that both the B&W Companion #BWRVK3305 and the Reese M5 #RP30922 are fantastic 5th wheel hitches that will work well on your 2019 Ford F-350 but I do recommend going with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3305. The B&W…

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Answer 8

Actually the recommendation for adding bolts to the B and W hitches so that they can be used with a Sidewinder has recently changed. We spoke to our contact at B and W and they informed us that doing that will void the warranty of the hitch. What you…

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Answer 9

The first step is to remove the wedge that keeps the hitch from rotating at the fifth-wheel hitch in the bed of the truck. You will then need to install two 3/4 inch X 5-1/2 inch grade 5 bolts washers lock washers and nuts in the location at the rear…

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Answer 10

The only Companion hitches that can be used with a Sidewinder and still allow the full function of the pin box are the ones that attach in four places like the models that fit the vehicles with factory rail kits such as #BWRVK3600 for the Ram rail…

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Answer 11

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 12

Yes, to lock out your Reese Sidewinder, like part #RP77FR, for use with a long bed truck you just need to remove the wedge and then install the bolts at the back end of the pin box to prevent it from rotating (see attached). This is the same case for…

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