Can The Lippert Rhino Box Be Swapped Out With The Reese Sidewinder?
Updated 06/17/2022 | Published 06/16/2022
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Want to change my pin box to Reese sidewinder Airborne Elite but need to know what type I have… Alliance Paradigm 295MK Curt Roto-flex S/N S008241620 MFG DT01/13/22. Would the 16k hitch be enough trailers GVWR 15K, hitch 2350, DVWR 11,660. Does the hitch give 22 inches? Type of Reese pin box and recommended Reese hitch for 22 Ram 3500 short box 6.4 and trailer is 101” wide. Thank you very much.
asked by: James
Expert Reply:
I spoke with Lippert and they informed that you have the new Lippert Rhino Box pin box on your Alliance Paradigm 295MK.
Unfortunately, the Rhino Box has no available replacements so you actually won't be able to swap this out with the Sidewinder like you planned, however I have another workaround.
To get the clearance you're going to need to tow a 5th wheel with a short box, you're going to need to use a sliding hitch.
Take a look at the:
-B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3400-5W, with the under-bed installation kit # BWGNRK1320-5W.
This hitch has a gross towing weight of 20,000lbs, a vertical load limit of 5,000lbs, and has 12" of travel from front to back, which will provide you with the additional clearance needed.
This is a great option that'll serve you well, and is also arguably the best 5th wheel on the market right now.
Finally, if you have the factory puck system, you'll just need to use the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670 instead.
This is the same hitch as # BWGNRK1320-5W but will drop right into the factory pucks instead.
I have also included a couple of installation videos for you to check out as well.
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
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- Sliding 5th Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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