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You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…
view full answer...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.…
view full answer...The Curt Q-series 5th wheel hitches are NOT compatible with Sidewinders! They are compatible with the E-series Curt hitches though. I checked your order and you did get a 16K E-Series hitch and wedge kit #RP64FR. The key with the wedges is that they…
view full answer...As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…
view full answer...If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…
view full answer...The difference between a load range E and load range F tire of the same size, 235/85-16, is the weight capacity and pressure. The Karrier Radial Tire, Load Range E, #AM10295, has a capacity of 3,640 pounds at 95 psi. The Load Range F Tire, #AM10501,…
view full answer...Not unless you're using a rotating pin box. The Companion Adapter like item #BWRVK3500 can not be used with rotating pin boxes due to the torque on the square receiver. This 5th wheel hitch only works with B&W turnoverball systems with the…
view full answer...We're glad you're happy with your B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch. You made a great choice! B&W recommends a 10 inch lube plate. I'd go with #RP83002 which would prevent the skid plate of your hitch from getting all scratched up,…
view full answer...There are a few different possible Reese hitches you could have from Ford, #RP30921, #RP30922, or #RP30144. The head can move some, this is normal. There should be about a 1/2 inch of movement forward or backward. I have included a link to another…
view full answer...Hello Donald, thanks for reaching out. We do offer a sidewinder kingpin to replace the RBW 7019 pin box, the Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret #RP77FR. This is currently the only aftermarket sidewinder that will work with the…
view full answer...I took a look at the instructions for the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs part #AL88299 and compared that to the instructions for the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit part #RP50084-58. The 5th wheel frame brackets…
view full answer...Since your Alliance trailer has a 20,000 lb GVWR, you'll need a hitch with a capacity that exceeds that, and the best option from Curt is the A-Series. You didn't mention if your 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 had the OEM puck system, or if you…
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