Why Cant You Use The Reese Sidewinder With The B&W Companion?
Question:
Why cant you use the sidewinder with the BandW gooseneck companion 5th wheel hitch for 2020 Ram 2500 with ramboxes.
asked by: Jeff W
Helpful Expert Reply:
The reason you cannot use the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3500 with the Reese Sidewinder is because of the excess torque on the single connection point and its inability to withstand this.
This hitch is not going to be compatible with any pivoting turret, so your best bet is to use a standard 5th wheel hitch like the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30928.
From here you should be able to use the Reese Sidewinder with your 2020 Ram 2500 with RamBoxes.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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