Is the Reese Sidewinder Pin Box Compatible with a Curt A20 5th Wheel Hitch?

Updated 09/24/2025 | Published 09/22/2025

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Sidewinder Wedge for Curt A Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

(3)

$65.27

Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

(495)

$999.95

Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs

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$1350.54

Question:

Is a reese sidewinder 68220 20k compatible with a Curt A20?

asked by: Tim L

Expert Reply:

Hey Tim!

Yes, the Reese Sidewinder Pin Both # RP34FR (which replaced the 68220) will work great with a Curt A20 hitch, like the universal # C16140, but you'll need to use the Sidewinder Wedge # C27NR for the Curt A20.

Are you looking to replace your pin box, or your 5th wheel hitch?

expert reply by: Jon G

Tim H.

9/24/2025

I THOUGHT I READ YOU CANT USE A 68220 SIDEWINDER WITH A CURT A20?

Jon G.

9/24/2025

@TimH Per the note on the A20 product page: "This fifth-wheel hitch is compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the first generation Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder, only when used with a wedge (sold separately)." Curt has changed their tune on a rotating pin box being used with the A-Series 5th wheel hitches, so you might have found outdated information somewhere. As of this comment, Curt is okay with rotating pin boxes, like the Sidewinder, being used with their A-Series hitches.

Tim

9/24/2025

@JonG I guess I have the Curt A25 but I am assuming its takes the same wedge?

Jon G.

9/24/2025

@Tim Correct - the Wedge # C27NR is for A-Series 5th wheel hitches in general since they all have the same "funnel" for the king pin.