Sidewinder Pin Box Replacement Recommendation for a Lippert 1621 Pin Box

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I have a lippert 1621 pin box on my puma by palomino 5th wheel camper.my sales rep. sold me a RP61412 sidewinder and said that it would work the same as the RP61420 is this true and if not can you tell me why not. my hitch is a draw-tite 15000 and it is on a 2010 Ram half ton crew cab 5.7 bed

asked by: Richard C

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If you have a Lippert 1621 pin box the # RP34FR that you referenced would work for you, but not the # RP61412 as it is designed to fit a different style pin box.

I attached an install video for the # RP34FR for you to check out though, it would work well with your Draw Tite fifth wheel hitch as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Only certain B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitches are compatible with Sidewinder pin boxes like the RP61412. Basically if it is a Companion that mounts in the 4 pucks of a factory prep package then it can be used with a Sidewinder. But if the…

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Answer 2

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.…

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…

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Answer 10

Great question. They are virtually the same wireless compressor. The only difference is that the #AL74000EZ is Bluetooth compatible and also comes with a wireless remote. The #AL58WQ does not include a remote and can only be operated via Bluetooth…

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Sidewinder Pin Box Replacement Recommendation for a Lippert 1621 Pin Box

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