Can Mopar 30k Fifth Wheel Hitch be Used with Sidewinder

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I have a Mopar 30k OEM hitch installed in my 2018 Ram 3500. My understanding is that the Mopar hitches are manufactured by Curt, but Ive not been able to verify whether these are A-series hitches or Q-series hitches. Is the Mopar 30k compatible with the Sidewinder 20k? If so, what is the correct wedge for that configuration?

asked by: Gary H

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The Mopar 30k hitch you have is the A-Series and the 20k is the Q-Series. Since the A Series is compatible with the Sidewinders you'd just need the wedge part # C16992. Or if you have the second gen Sidewinder like part 69220 or 69220 you'd need the part # C27NR.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Rauan

5/19/2025

I bought this PN, but it didn't work on my pin box. The bolts that came with it are smaller and I could't install it on my Sidewinder pin box.

Jameson C.

5/19/2025

@Rauan That's really odd, is the Sidewinder older by chance?

Rauan

5/19/2025

@JamesonC I don’t know, how can I find out what version I have. I believe this is my model: 69220.

Jameson C.

5/19/2025

@Rauan Figured it out. Since you have the second generation Sidewinder the wedge you'd need is actually the part # C27NR.

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Answer 1

Hey Connor, A typical sliding 5th wheel hitch is going to give you 12-14" of travel for extra turning clearance while a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder will move the pivot point of the trailer back 22". Rotating pin boxes give…

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Answer 2

I have a suspicion on what the issue could be. There is a good chance that the 5th wheel hitch and wedge are not compatible with the Sidewinder. It at all comes down to what Sidewinder you have. If your Sidewinder is the more current model (68220),…

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Answer 3

5th wheel wedge #C16992 is the correct one for your Curt A16 hitch to allow use of a Revolution pivoting pin box. Since one of the two bolts sheared off it sounds like the initial installation left one of the bolts too loose (the one that did not…

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Answer 4

The Curt A16 Fifth Wheel Hitch #C16120 will work well with your Reese Revolution pin box. The wedge you'd then want for the Revolution that's designed for this hitch is the part #C16992. With this setup you would have great turning…

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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

A Sidewinder and a Revolution are the same thing. It is called a Revolution when it comes as OEM equipment on a trailer. There are some design differences as well in terms of how each attaches to the trailer. Those are the only differences. To…

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Answer 7

I do have an option for you but the Curt A-Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches like part #C16140 are only compatible with the first generation Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pins, not the second generation Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin because…

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Answer 8

Hey Denny! We can definitely help you out with that rough ride on your trailer. A pretty standard option is an upgraded equalizer like the MORryde you looked at. The best choice is always going to be the one that matches your current equalizer…

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Answer 9

Hey Antonio, yes the Curt fifth wheel rail kit part #C16427-204 that you referenced does fit your 2025 Ram 2500 short bed. Do you have a fifth wheel hitch already?

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Answer 10

Yes, your Mopar M30 fifth wheel hitch is compatible with Sidewinder pin boxes like the part #RP77FR that you referenced. The M30 is basically a rebranded Curt A30 hitch which is for sure compatible with the Sidewinders. For your M-30 you'll want…

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Answer 11

Its definitely time to replace the wear disc. I wouldn't recommend you continue to tow with it like that as it would potentially start to damage the Sidewinder. Its a bummer we don't carry it anymore but the wear disc repair kit is Reese part…

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Answer 12

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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