Can Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch be Used with Sidewinder Pin Box

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Hello, Will Reese part # RP58FR work with 5th Airborne Sidewinder 19.5K RP61423 or ST-200/5AS-02 equipped with locking wedge SWW-01? I believe I purchased it in 2011. This is the pin box that is attached to my 37ft long 5th wheel RV. I was using it with Reese Elite 18K on my 2008 F-250, but now switching to new 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500. I need to use sidewinder because my trucks are short box/bed ones. Thanks

asked by: Yurek D

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The Reese fifth wheel hitch part # RP58FR can be used with a Sidewinder pin box but the correct wedge to use is the part # RP44FR.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

There are a few options to help ease your Sidewinder's coupling with your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP30047: 1. Make sure that your trailer is level. This will ensure that the king pin is going in straight. The jaws of a hitch are usually…

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Answer 2

If the arm of your #RP34FR Sidewinder is at an angle relative to the head of your fifth wheel hitch the issue is the wedge of the Sidewinder that is supposed to be locking the arm to the hitch head is not doing it's job. I would not recommend you…

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Answer 3

The M5 is not known for chucking but I did speak to my contact at Reese and he had a few things to try/check. His response is below as well as the pages from the manual for the M5 #RP30928 that he attached as well: This hitch is not known for…

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Answer 4

The Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, #RP30922 that you linked to has a fully articulating head so side-to-side movement is expected. However, if you have concerns then you should return to the dealership that installed and request the hitch be…

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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

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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Answer 7

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 8

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 9

Hey John, thanks for the picture of your truck bed! To install a set of 5th wheel rails in your 2022 Ram 2500, I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item #BWRVK2602. This set of rails are industry standard so they'll work…

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Answer 10

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 11

Hey James, welcome back. That B&W item #BWRVK3670 is super reliable but you are not the only one who's had issues with how heavy it is. Love how you have already attempted our go to solution of taking off the lightest portion of the hitch. I…

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Answer 12

Hi Ray! The MORryde GooseTech 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box for 11.5K to 14K Trailers #MR74MV can definitely be used in a short bed 3/4 ton pickup, like your 2024 Ram 2500. Just be aware that not all trailers have a tapered nose and you may not get…

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