Correct Wedge Kit for B&W Patriot With Sidewinder
Updated 12/04/2024 | Published 12/03/2024
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I have the ST500-SW16K Sidewinder which mounts to a BandW Patriot 18k, and I am pretty sure this part wedge kit is missing and I wanted to be sure if this was the correct wedge replacement I needed for this model. Also I noticed that the previous owner reported that he would annually grease the hitch and torque it to the factory recommendations. Any information on how t remove and grease the component and what grease should I be using?
asked by: Steven H
Expert Reply:
Hi Steven; the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels # SWW-06 is the correct wedge kit for your Patriot # BWRVK3255 and Sidewinder setup. I went ahead and attached the hitch maintenance instructions below for your reference. This can be found on page 14 of the manual which is attached a little further down on this page. You don't really need to pull it apart for this, all you're removing is the head.
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Bolt W.
12/4/2024
Awesome thank you! Do you happen to know the bolt size for the wedge? is it a 5/8" 11 bolt? And with lube plates, they would just install to the reese sidewinder correct?