Is Custom Wedge Needed With Reese Sidewinder and Pro Series 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch

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I have a pro 16k 30854 hitch is the universal good or should I use a custom wedge? Thanks

asked by: Steve C

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According to Pro Series, the universal wedge included with the Reese Sidewinder will work just fine with your Pro Series fifth wheel hitch. It isn't necessary to use the custom wedge.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Difficulty hooking/unhooking a 5th wheel trailer when using a Sidewinder pin box is usually related to the positioning of the wedge. Basically what happens is when the wedge is installed some people install it too tight to the hitch funnel. When you…

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Answer 2

Since the wedge you have worked correctly the first time you connected your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box to your B&W Patriot 5th wheel hitch #BWRVK3200 then I would indeed go ahead and loosen/uninstall the wedge and reinstall it. You said you…

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Answer 3

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 4

For your 4x6 utility trailer, I recommend using the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire part #TT48012C. This tire has a radial ply construction which will be better for the longer highway trips you intended to make. It has a load range C rating…

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Answer 5

Thank you for purchasing from etrailer! You did a great job selecting compatible parts. When using Leaf Springs #e64SR with the #AP233 Equalizer Kit and the #H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and…

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Answer 6

So I have your hub narrowed down to a few different possibilities but we need to know what your bolt pattern is to know for sure. We have the part #84556UC3 for if your bolt pattern is 5 on 5 inch. We have the part #845476UC3 for if your bolt pattern…

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Answer 7

That spindle looks pretty well destroyed so best option is going to be to replace the axle. You are going to need to measure your current axles in a few places to get the correct one as we don't have access to what your numbers reference. You…

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Answer 8

On equalizer 013-105-04 in kit #K71-360-00 the eye center to eye center measurement is approximately 7-1/2 inches.

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Answer 9

Those are Warner trailer brakes. This style is not made anymore and replacement parts are hard to find. We have some parts for the larger Warner assemblies but NOT the 12 x 2 inch ones. Most people end up replacing them. You will have to have…

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Answer 10

You're correct. The repalcement for your existing B12EA-22 brake would be #AKEBRK-7R-SA for the right side and #AKEBRK-7L-SA for the left.

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Answer 11

The Bargman 7-Way, RV-Style Connector #WG54006-043 referenced in your question uses the standard RV-style pin locations for its 7-Way connector. I have attached a diagram of these locations and their functions for you to check out. Wire colors will…

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Answer 12

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Is Custom Wedge Needed With Reese Sidewinder and Pro Series 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch

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