Sidewinder Fifth Wheel Compatibility

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Technical Bulletin

Summary: Performance Products does not recommend the use of a Sidewinder, 5thAirborne Sidewinder, or Revolution with certain products.

Cequent Performance Products does not recommend the use of a Sidewinder, 5th Airborne Sidewinder, or Revolution with the following:

Curt Q5 Fifth Wheel Hitch
PullRite Super Glide
Reese Trail Boss Fifth Wheel Head
B&W Fifth Wheel Hitches
Colibert 208BW
Hi-Rise (Draw-Tite #9480, Bulldog #9481)
Any other fifth wheel adapter that connects to a gooseneck ball

Manufacturer: Cequent

Bulletin Date: 7/23/2010

Bulletin Number: TB10-06

Updated by: Raymond P.

Last updated: 6/27/18

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