Do Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turrets Reduce Trailer Sway
Question:
I pull with a 2010 ford 250 4x4. If I install the airborne sidewinder will there be any issues of any trailer sway in wind or meeting big trucks. this is a 6.5 inch bed.
asked by: john d
Expert Reply:
The main feature of a sidewinder like the Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret, # ST400-5AS16K, is that it offers 22 inches of clearance. In terms of sway, the unit itself does not have a sway control system.
There are measures you can take to help reduce the amount of sway you experience while towing your 5th wheel trailer. You will need to make sure the pin weight (like tongue weight) is 15 to 20 percent of the gross trailer weight, loaded and ready to tow. Many 5th wheel sway issues can be resolved by proper loading of the trailer which includes a pin weight of 15 to 20 percent of the GTW. Be sure to check your 2010 Ford F-250 owners manual for the towing capacities to make sure that a pin weight of 15 to 20 percent does not exceed the recommended amount from Ford.
