Custom Wedge for Reese 5th Wheel Hitch 30047 and a Revolution or Sidewinder Pin Box

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I have a Reese fifth wheel hitch # 30047 which custom wedge do I need to install on the Reese revolution pin box I have the universal wedge but have heard a custom one works better

asked by: Tom S

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Helpful Expert Reply:

For your Reese 5th wheel hitch # RP30047 you will need custom wedge # SWW-03. I have linked a video review of it for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The Sidewinder Wedge Kit, #SWW-03, was designed to work with the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, #RP30047. This wedge prevents pivot at the fifth-wheel hitch jaws and replaces the universal wedge that came with the Sidewinder.

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Answer 2

If the universal wedge that came with the Revolution pin box on your trailer does not work to keep the trailer from pivoting in your Reese 16K hitch, #RP30047, you will need the custom wedge, #SWW-03, that you referenced. This wedge will be installed…

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Answer 3

There are certain 5th wheel hitches that are not compatible with a Sidewinder. Some Hensley hitches are not recommended for such applications due to the fit of the wedges supplied with Sidewinders. I checked with my contact at Hensley about the TS3…

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Answer 4

You cannot use a slider hitch in a bed shorter than 6 feet because it will not be able to slide back without removing the tailgate but worse than that you will not be able to make tight turns without hitting the trailer and truck cab together. A…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Answer 8

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 9

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 10

Hi Jeff; thanks for the question and sturdy is definitely a good word for the etrailer tonneau that fits your 2022 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed, the etrailer Hard Tonneau Cover #e35DR. It's made of a fiberglass-reinforced plastic which is a…

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Answer 11

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 12

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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