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  • Rotating Turret for Reese Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pin
  • The Rotating Turret # RP61300 is the turret that will fit the Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret # RP34FR.
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  • Is an Offset Adapter Needed to Tow a 5th Wheel with a Gooseneck Hitch on a 2011 Ram 2500 Short Bed
  • You will need to do some measuring to determine if you will need an adapter with offset or not, or if you will even be able to tow a 5th wheel trailer with your gooseneck hitch. Here is how to determine if an offset would be required. First, measure from the center of the hitch in the bed of the truck, and add any amount of extension from the front of the trailer to the center of the king pin on your fifth-wheel trailer. If the king pin is recessed under the front of the trailer subtract...
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  • Which Sidewinder Replacement Pin Box will Work on a 2006 Ford F-350 with a 15K 5th Wheel Hitch
  • To determine the correct Sidewinder pin box for your trailer, you will need to find out the part number of the pin box (king pin) on your trailer. Most king pins will have the pin box number listed on a sticker or stamped on the king pin itself. If it is not there or worn out, you will have to call the trailer manufacturer with your VIN or serial number to have them provide the coupler type and model number, or measure the bolt pattern of the pin box to determine the matching bolt pattern....
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  • Made in America B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for 2022 F-350 Super Duty
  • I have a great Made in America, fifth wheel hitch for your 2022 F-350 Super Duty long bed with the OEM Prep Package. I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package item # BWRVK3305.The Companion hitch is specially designed to attach to the receivers in your factory fifth-wheel towing prep package. The Companion OEM features a 1" think dual jaw for excellent jaw-to-king-pin contact. The rounded two piece jaw on this fifth-wheel trailer hitch inhibits rattle...
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  • Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret for a 2009 Dodge Pickup
  • You can most likely use a Sidewinder with the hitch you currently have. You can replace the slide assembly on your Reese hitch with the standard legs, part # RP30727, which would be the safest option. Or you could retain the slider and keep it locked in the towing position, being aware that moving the slider with the Sidewinder installed can be very dangerous. You will need to know the trailer king pin type to select the proper Sidewinder Rotating Turret, because they are designed for each...
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  • How to Select the Correct Sidewinder Replacement Pin Box for a 1996 Nomad 5th Wheel Trailer
  • Yes, we can determine if there is a Sidewinder replacement pin box available for your trailer. You will need to take 6 measurments since you cannot locate the pin box manufacturer and model number. I have added a numbered drawing, see link, that you can use to add dimensions to and then send them back to me. I can then match the dimensions of your trailer pin box to the dimensions for mounting a Sidewinder and determine the correct application, if one is available. For example the # RP61412...
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  • Replacement Air Ride Fifth Wheel Trailer Pin Box
  • The correct Trailair Air Ride pin box is # LC155943. It has a 21,000 pound capacity and bolts on with no assembly required.
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  • Sidewinder King Pin to Replace Venture Welding 5th Wheel Pin Box
  • I'm not able to determine which Sidewinder will fit your fifth wheel trailer based on that serial but we may be able to figure out. It'll require some measuring. I've linked a help article that explains the steps and measurements needed. Then we can use those and the other linked article to find the correct Sidewinder. Using that article we do know that if your Venture king pin is model CJ13515 or CJ13517 the correct Sidewinder # RP61450. Or if you want the 5th Airborne Premium it's...
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  • Recommend Pin Box Extension For Crossroads Paradise 30 Ft Travel Trailer
  • If you are using a fixed position fifth-wheel trailer hitch, you will want a Sidewinder King Pin. A Sidewinder moves the pivot point back 22 inches to provide additional clearance needed when making tight turns. To determine which Sidewinder you will need, you will need to match up the make and model number of your existing pin box (see FAQ). All of the Sidewinder arms measure 22 inches. To determine the length of your existing pin box, you will measure from the center of the king pin...
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  • Increasing Turn Clearance to Tow a Fifth Wheel Trailer with an Atwood AB-72 Pin Box
  • We don't carry any type of extension to improve the turning clearance with your fifth wheel trailer. Pin boxes are designed to be direct replacements and have the same dimensions as the original. Normally, a Sidewinder pin box is what I would recommend but there isn't a Sidewinder to replace your Atwood AB-72. Instead I recommend replacing your fifth wheel hitch with a sliding hitch. The best sliding hitch we carry is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034. The sliding mechanism...
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  • Which Fifth Airborne Cushioned King Pin is Need for a 2005 Keystone Raptor and Pull-Rite Super Glide
  • You will need to find the manufacturer of the pin box on your trailer. It should be on a sticker or stamped into the pin box itself. Once you have found the make and model of pin box that is on your trailer you can select a Fifth Airborne to get your extension and a smoother ride. Use the link below and select the link that corresponds to your pin box.
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  • How to Determine the Correct Sidewinder Pin Box for a 1989 Alpenlite 5th Wheel Trailer
  • Since you cannot verify the exact pin box model on your fifth-wheel trailer, you will need to measure to determine the correct fit for a Sidewinder King Pin with Rotating Turret. I've attached our help guide article for identifying your pin box. I have posted a drawing at right that shows the measurements that will need to be made. We will also need to know the gross weight of your trailer loaded and ready to tow so that we can select the proper capacity pin box replacement for your trailer. Finally,...
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  • Correcting Truck Sag on 2016 Ford F-350 Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer with Trailair Flex Air Pin Box
  • The Trailair Flex Air Fifth Wheel Pin Box # LC328492 is a direct replacement for a Lippert 1621 pin box and is the same length from bolt holes to king pin. The shock in front may be a bit further forward but the king pin is in the same location. The Flex Air is not available in other lengths. The sag on your 2016 Ford F-350 is likely caused by the added weight of the trailer. The best solution for this is suspension enhancement air bags like the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs...
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  • Does Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Need to Be Used With Lippert Turning Point Rotating 5th Wheel Pin Box
  • A rotating pin box like the Lippert Turning Point will relocate the pivot point between the hitch and pin box 22 inches rearward, from the point where the king pin locks into the hitch jaws to the point where the pin box turret attaches to the 5th wheel. This adds 22 inches of additional clearance, which will eliminate the need for a sliding hitch on short bed trucks. If you already have a sliding hitch, you can certainly still use it, but you'll want to be sure that the hitch stays in...
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  • Recommended Gooseneck-To-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter To Provide Offset
  • The best way to accomplish your goal is by using the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset # CAB-C5GX1216. This product will provide you with 7-1/2" of offset. The offset on this product will allow you to sit your trailer further and make your turns safely and with confidence. When installing the included collar on this product slides over your fifth-wheel trailer's king pin and is held in place with the included set screws. Then, larger set screws are mounted...
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  • Needed Gooseneck to Fifth Wheel Adapter to Tow a Montana Mountaineer Fifth Wheel Trailer
  • Since you already have the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1108 in your 2001 Ford F-250 then you can add the B&W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3500. The Companion is designed to work with the B&W gooseneck so you can have a good quality fifth wheel hitch without having to remove your gooseneck hitch. If you prefer an adapter that installs onto the king pin you can use the Ranch Hitch Adapter # AM3100. If you decide to replace your pin box you will need the model number...
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch for Sidewinder Pin Box On Jayco Eagle 5th Wheel Trailer
  • You may be able to purchase the trailer with a Revolution king pin since you're getting it brand new. If not, let me know the model number of the pin box that's on it when you get the trailer and I'll recommend the correct Sidewinder for you. The hitch I recommend is the Reese # RP30928 rated up to 20,000 pounds. The head can be removed to take the hitch in and out of your truck if you'd like. To install the M5 in your 2017 GMC Sierra 3500 use the Custom Install Bracket Kit # RP50066-58....
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  • Why is the Locking Plate # DM6025 Required for a MOR/ryde Pin Box When Using the Autoslide Hijacker
  • Most pin boxes, like the common Lippert 1621 # LC1191191, have a solid connection to the king pin and can be secured to the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 via the built-in brackets. Since the MOR/ryde pin boxes have a unique connection to the king pin the Locking Plate # DM6025 is needed so that the pin box can remain secure. This locking plate has a wedge on it so if you were to tow your trailer with a 5th wheel hitch that doesn't automatically slide (and has the same funnel size...
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  • Trailer Hitch Options for a 2012 Ford F-350 With Factory 5th Wheel Prep Package
  • The fifth wheel prep package that you have on your 2012 Ford F-350 is compatible with the Reese M5 Series fifth wheel hitches. There are two M5 Series fifth wheel hitches that are available, the M5 Series 20K hitch and the M5 Series 27K hitch, # RP30922. If your fifth wheel trailer weighs more than 18,000 lbs when it is fully loaded, then I recommend the 27K hitch. If you have a short bed truck you'll also need to use a sidewinder pin box to push the pivot point of your trailer back 22"...
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  • Parts Needed to Install 5th Wheel Hitch on 2009 Toyota Tundra
  • Unfortunately, Reese does not make an under bed mounting kit for your 2009 Toyota Tundra to allow you to use the Reese Signature Series hitch. In order for you to install a fifth wheel hitch on your Tundra with a 6-1/2 ft bed, you could use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP50084-58, and then use a fifth wheel hitch like the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Round Tube Slider, # RP30075. This hitch is perfect for short-bed trucks and has a slider that...
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