Should You Use Torque Specs in Instructions of SWW-06

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Would like to use the SWW-06 on Lippert Turning Point and a BandW Patriot. The bolt torque for the universal wedge is 200ft-lbs I see that the SWW-06 custom wedge bolt torque instructions state 150 ft-lbs. Would I use the Lippert or SWW-06 torque specification?

asked by: Rob B

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Helpful Expert Reply:

You should use the 150 ft-lb torque specs laid out in the instructions for the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels # SWW-06.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Hi Frank; the #RP74FR (68204) and #SWW-06 look different because they are a little different. The #RP74FR is only designed to work with the 68220 and 69220. If you have a different Sidewinder this wedge will not fit. It also fits a wider range of 5th…

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Answer 2

Hey Jay, thanks for the information. The 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels item #SWW-06 is going to be the best option for your B&W Companion item #BWRVK3710. It's designed specifically for your 5th wheel hitch and will…

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Answer 3

The 3/8 inch bolts that come with the wedge part #RP74FR fit all models of the Sidewinder pin boxes as they all have the same size holes so there would be no need to measure anything prior to purchase/install.

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Answer 4

The Replacement Wedge Block for Lippert Turning Point Pin Box #LC79UD is a universal wedge that has been confirmed to fit both the Lippert Turning Point pin boxes and B&W fifth wheel hitches. If you bought a trailer secondhand and didn't have…

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Answer 5

The only Companion hitches that can be used with a Sidewinder and still allow the full function of the pin box are the ones that attach in four places like the models that fit the vehicles with factory rail kits such as #BWRVK3600 for the Ram rail…

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Answer 6

Yes, the wedge part #SWW-06 that you referenced is the correct wedge to be used with the B and W Companion Hitch part #BWRVK3700. This is the B and W hitch that's designed to fit the factory rail kit of your 2017 GMC Sierra 2500.

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Answer 7

Actually the recommendation for adding bolts to the B and W hitches so that they can be used with a Sidewinder has recently changed. We spoke to our contact at B and W and they informed us that doing that will void the warranty of the hitch. What you…

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Answer 8

The correct custom wedge for the B&W Patriot Trailer Hitch like the #BWRVK3270 referenced in your question is the Reese #SWW-06. This is specifically designed to work with the Sidewinder and B&W 5th-Wheel Hitches. I have attached a short…

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Answer 9

Yes the wedge part #SWW-06 is the correct one to use with a Reese Sidewinder and the B and W Companion Hitch for 2019 GMC trucks #BWRVK3700.

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Answer 10

The purpose of the wedge is that it prevents the king pin on the pin box from rotating in the jaws of the 5th wheel hitch. When towing with a standard king pin, the fifth wheel trailer turns or pivots where the king pin is connected to the hitch.…

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Answer 11

Typically it's the fifth wheel hitch that is responsible for chucking and bouncing. A looser fitting jaw to the king pin of the pin box is the number one reason for chucking. You didn't mention what hitch you have, but for a hitch with an…

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Only certain B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitches are compatible with Sidewinder pin boxes like the RP61412. Basically if it is a Companion that mounts in the 4 pucks of a factory prep package then it can be used with a Sidewinder. But if the…

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