Does a Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin Put More Stress on the Trailer Frame

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does the sidewinder hitch put more stress on the frame of the trailer?

asked by: Nelson J

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The Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turrets does not put additional stress on the frame and will not void any warranties. In fact, this same pin box is installed from the factory on select trailers under the name "Reese Revolution". In order to get the correct Sidewinder, you'll need to identify the model of the pin box installed currently. The part # RP34FR listed above for example fits the widest range. It's compatible with Lippert 0719, 1621, and 1621HD pin boxes as well as Lippert 1716 and 0116 pin boxes when you add the Spacer Kit for Reese 20K Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin part # RP97FR.

If you don't know the pin box model number, you'll need to reach out to the trailer frame manufacturer with the serial number.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3600 has a total weight of right around 215 pounds. Keep in mind that the hitch head can be removed to help with taking the hitch out of the truck bed. The head by itself weighs about 75 pounds while…

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I do have some potential solutions for you but there isn't a safe way to extend a 5th wheel trailer pin box. An extension would add additional stress to the trailer frame leading to damage or failure. In order to move the pivot point of a trailer…

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Part #BWRVB3600 is the replacement base for the B&W companion 5th wheel and part #BWRVK3600 is the complete hitch. These are designed to work with your the Ram OEM prep package for a fifth wheel hitch. It will drop right into your factory pucks…

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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 6

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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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 8

We have lift kits for trailer that easily add 2 inches to the height of the trailer. For that you'd want the part #RR23QX and you'd be set. I attached a picture that shows how it installs to give you an idea. This would be the easiest…

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Answer 9

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Hi Glen, It will depend on what the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) is of your trailer to determine which B&W 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter will work best for you. Fifth wheels and gooseneck trailers go off of pin weight instead of tongue…

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Answer 11

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 12

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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