How to Lock Out the Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin for Towing with an 8 foot Bed 2003 Dodge Truck
Question:
Is there a way to lock the 16k hitch to turn or rotate on ly on the truck hitch. I have a 37 foot fifth wheel trailor Keystone Challenger and a 2003 2500 dodge truck with a 8ft bed.
asked by: Lynn L
Expert Reply:
Yes, there is a way to lock out the rotating turret on the Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pin, # RP61450.
The first step is to remove the wedge that keeps the hitch from rotating at the fifth-wheel hitch in the bed of the truck.
You will then need to install two 3/4 inch X 5-1/2 inch grade 5 bolts washers lock washers and nuts in the location at the rear of the turret, see photo. Once these bolts are installed the king pin will rotate in the normal position in the fifth-wheel hitch.
The lock out bolts are only included with sidewinder hitches that are shipped to OEM manufacturers.
Locking out the sidewinder is not recommended for use on trucks with beds less than 8 foot long.
