Adjusting the Wedge on a Sidewinder/Revolution Pin Box For a Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch
Updated 01/18/2021 | Published 09/26/2013
Question:
I have the universal wedge almost touching the king pinless than 1/8inch 1/16inch ?from touching itand there still seems to be a little sideways movement of the pinbox over the hitch plateshould I move the wedge up until it touches the king pin itself? Or is there always going to be a little movement on the hitch plate? my hitch is the Curt E16 hitch is mounted on a 2012 Ford F350 SB 5th wheel is a 2013 Flagstaff 8528IKWS thanks
asked by: Larry
Expert Reply:
When installing a wedge for a Sidewinder, it is important to make sure the wedge is making contact with the opening of the fifth wheel head. Check out the photo I attached showing how the universal wedge should fit in a head. Keep in mind, this is a universal wedge, so there may be a small gap, even if the wedge is all the way against the king pin.
For a better fit, I recommend using the Custom Wedge for the Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP64FR. This wedge was designed to fit the Curt E16 hitch that you have and will likely work better than the universal wedge.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Sidewinder Wedge Kit for Curt E-Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Wedges
- CURT 5th Wheel
- Reese
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William M.
1/12/2021
Do they make a wedge that goes on a Reese sidewinder that will fit th Patriot 16 K that I bought from you guys? The wedge I have now is a universal type.