Best Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with a Sidewinder on a Toyota Tundra Crewmax 5-1/2 foot Bed
Question:
Hello, I have purchased a 27 rock wood ultra lite 5th wheel with the reese sidewinder hitch. I am wondering if I would still need a sliding hitch in the back on my toyota tundra crewmax or if the sidewinder will give me enough clearance for tight turns. Thank you!
asked by: Jamie
Expert Reply:
No you do not need a sliding fifth wheel hitch. Actually it is not recommended to use a Sidewinder with a slider hitch. It is also not recommended to use a gooseneck to fifth wheel trailer adapter with a Sidewinder either.
The Sidewinder is intended to give you the ability to tow a fifth wheel trailer with a shorter bed and is going to give you the most clearance possible. A great fifth wheel hitch to go with a Sidewinder is the Reese - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs. # RP30047 with the Reese Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP50082-58. The 2-Jaw locking system will have less rattle and provide a smooth ride. You may also be interested in the wiring harness for your Tundra # 41157. I have attached a review video of this hitch for you to see.
I've attached an article on Sidewinders for you that may also be helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13-1/2 - 17 Inch Tall
- Reese
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