Will The Reese Sidewinder Work With A Reese Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch

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Can I use the sidewinder with this hitch? Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch - 16,000 lb. with Kwik Slide Item #: 19940 Thanks

asked by: Dan W

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Yes you can use the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051 with the Reese Sidewinder # RP77FR you mentioned. However, you will have to lock the hitch in the forward position to prevent the hitch from sliding.

Additionally, the Reese # RP30051 will not work with trucks with beds shorter than 6 feet, or have a flareside/stepside bed.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

The fix for towing a 5th wheel with a short bed truck is either a slider hitch or for beds that are shorter than 6-feet a replacement trailer pin box called a Sidewinder. Sidewinders move the trailer pivot point 22-inches back from the king pin, to…

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Answer 2

You won't have any issues with this setup. The payload capacity of the truck refers to the capacity of the aluminum truck bed where the pin-weight capacity refers to the amount of additional weight the axles and frame can support. With the hitch…

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We have never had any issues with Sidewinder pin boxes causing sway on a trailer. In fact, most report back that the overall towing experience has been improved as the trailer will track better behind the tow vehicle and will be easier to reverse.…

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The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #BWRVK3200, Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16120, and Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #RP30047 all have fully articulating hitch heads so there won't be much of a difference in…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

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 9

Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck! Typically when we hear that someone has the OEM tow prep package they mean the puck system. This is going to be five circular holes built into the bed of your Ram truck and is by far the best way to attach a 5th…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 12

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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