How to Pick Out a Sidewinder Hitch for a Fifth Wheel Trailer

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My rv is a 95 Kit companion 33 ft. Will your hitch fit?

asked by: Mel O

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In order to pick out a Sidewinder we need to know the pin box model and number. Once you know that check out the link I attached and scroll down to the chart that has all of the pin boxes listed and the correct Sidewinder replacement.

If you can't find that information you can also check out the link I attached on how to determine the correct Sidewinder by pin box measurements.

The part # RP34FR will fit the following pin boxes:

Fabex 663 and 665
Lippert 0719, 1621 and 1621HD
M&M 663 and 665

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Dennis P.

5/14/2020

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE SIDEWINDER WILL FIT ON A MORRYDE RPB72-1621HD

Chris R.

5/18/2020

Yes, the above-mentioned Reese Sidewinder # RP34FR will fit your existing MORryde RPB72-1621HD brackets perfectly.

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 3

When you tow a trailer with a Reese Revolution or Sidewinder you would not need to use a slider hitch since the pin box would allow for the tight turns without interference. Ideally you use a stationary hitch, but you CAN use a slider hitch with a RR…

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Answer 4

Yes, you can indeed continue to use your existing manual sliding 5th wheel hitch with a Sidewinder pin box like the part #RP34FR that you were looking at. As you mentioned, once the Sidewinder is on the trailer you won't be able to use slider…

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Answer 5

I have a solution for you on this, but the Mopar hitch for the Ram OEM pucks is not compatible with a Sidewinder style pin box; it's really just a re-branded Curt Q20 head #C16530 so the spherical axial bearing that it has won't work with a…

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Answer 6

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 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

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 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

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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