Recommended Reese Sidewinder Wedge for B&W 5th Wheel Hitches

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I have the first generation of sidewinder pinbox, want to switch to a better hitch for my new ram, going with the BandW for puck system in a 2020 Ram 3500. Need the proper wedge and just wanted to make sure this would fit. I have the sidewinder that is just a straight flat pin with no damping. Will this wedge fit?

asked by: John G

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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 # BWRVK3600 hitch that you'd looked at.

expert reply by: Mike L

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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

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.

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Answer 3

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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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 5

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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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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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 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

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 10

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 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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