Bolt Size of Hardware for Reese Sidewinder Wedge

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Can you tell me the bolt size and thread pitch for this item. I need to make sure it will work for my Reese Sidewinder Pin Box Number 68220. Thanks

asked by: Roger S

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Expert Reply:

The 3/8 inch bolts that come with the wedge part # RP74FR fit all models of the Sidewinder pin boxes as they all have the same size holes so there would be no need to measure anything prior to purchase/install.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hi Frank; the #RP74FR (68204) and #SWW-06 look different because they are a little different. The #RP74FR is only designed to work with the 68220 and 69220. If you have a different Sidewinder this wedge will not fit. It also fits a wider range of 5th…

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Answer 2

Hey Jay, thanks for the information. The 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels item #SWW-06 is going to be the best option for your B&W Companion item #BWRVK3710. It's designed specifically for your 5th wheel hitch and will…

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Answer 3

You can use either a Sidewinder pin box or a sliding 5th wheel hitch to achieve a 90 degree turn with the 6-3/4' bed on your 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. The most hassle-free setup would be to install a Sidewinder on your Jayco and then use a…

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Answer 4

On the Reese Revolution and a B and W 5th wheel trailer hitch you will need to bolt the wedge, #SWW-06, so that the narrow end points towards the front of the Revolution and the recessed part is facing down. I have included a link to the installation…

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Answer 5

The Sidewinder Wedge Kit #RP74FR is more of a generic fitting option whereas the #SWW-06 is shaped more to fit the funnel of a B&W Companion #BWRVK3710. Both will work but the #SWW-06 will spread the pressure more evenly across the funnel of the…

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Answer 6

Hey Jared, There are different models of the Reese Sidewinder, which require different wedge kits because of the groove built into them. The Sidewinder Wedge Kit for B&W, Demco, and Husky Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches #RP74FR you were looking at is…

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Answer 7

The #RP74FR wedge you'd mentioned is only compatible with the #RP34FR Sidewinder model. If you don't have that model (it sounds like you do not), you'll want to use the #SWW-06 wedge instead, which is compatible with the B&W Companion…

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Answer 8

Tony, the Reese Sidewinder #RP34FR (Reese part number 69220) is a direct replacement for the 68220, so assuming your trailer has one of the following pin box you can use your brother-in-laws pin box no problem (Free is a pretty sweet price!): Fabex…

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Answer 9

For a B and W Patriot hitch the wedge that will fit the best is the #SWW-06 as this is more of a custom fit for the hitch whereas the part #RP74FR is more of a universal fit and wouldn't be quite as tight. I'd see if you see if there's…

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Answer 10

Hi Steven; the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels #SWW-06 is the correct wedge kit for your Patriot #BWRVK3255 and Sidewinder setup. I went ahead and attached the hitch maintenance instructions below for your reference. This can be…

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Answer 11

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 12

The Reese Sidewinder #SWW-06 can be used with any 5th wheel hitches, except the B&W hitches that install via the Turnoverball. Instead, you will need to use the B&W hitches that install directly into the factory puck systems. So if you wanted…

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