Is there a Sidewinder that is Compatible with a Lippert Pin Box and Husky 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch

Question:

we have a 2011 bighorn 3055RL with a lippert pin box we pull it with a 08 dodge 2500 4x4 4dr 64 box. we have a husky 16k hitch with husky rails. will this work with our set up?? also will the reese hitchs fit the husky rails we have installed now if we wanted to add a reese hitch? thanks for any help we shop with you guys all the time i got my air bags for my truck from you. thanks

asked by: Jeff T

Expert Reply:

The first thing we need to determine is if there is a Sidewinder or 5th Airborne unit that is compatible with your Lippert pin box. The 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin, # RP61412, that you have referenced with fit Lippert pin box models 1116, 1716, and 0115. If you have a different model, go to our Sidewinder main page, linked for you, to see if your model is represented.

There is a custom wedge for Valley/Husky 5th wheel trailer hitches. It is # SWW-04. If you go to the wedge product page, there is a list of the compatible hitches. I have also included a link to the installation details.

Generally speaking, Reese 5th wheel trailer hitches will fit in Husky rails. To make sure though, I recommend taking a look at the dimensions for the Reese rails in the picture I made, to see if they match up to the rails you have.

If everything is compatible and there is a Sidewinder that will fit, I recommend taking a look at our FAQ article I linked for you, that explains how to measure to make sure that the addition of a Sidewinder will be enough to give you the clearance you will need to safely make 90 degree turns.

expert reply by: Michael H