Sidewinder Pin Box for a 5th Wheel Trailer with Fabex 765 Pin Box
Question:
I have a 2002 dodge ram 2500 long bed and pull a 2008 carriage cameo F32SB2 with a 765 fabex pin box and when I turn sharp it will hit bed rail will the uf# 35-946212 fix the problem
asked by: Butch H
Expert Reply:
An air ride pin box alone is not going to give you any additional front to back clearance, or height. What you need is a Sidewinder for front to back clearance. There is an option available that will fit in place of a Fabex 765 pin box.
The 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin w/ Sidewinder and Turret - 16,000 lbs # RP61412.
Sidewinders move the pivot point of the trailer back 22 inches and will provide much more clearance when making tight turns.
If the issue is vertical clearance from the top of the bed sides to the bottom of the 5th wheel overhang then most pin boxes and 5th wheel hitches are height adjustable. Go for 5 or 6 inches from the top of the bed sides to the bottom of the overhang when parked on level ground.
