Wedge Recommendation for Curt A16 Fifth Wheel Hitch Used with Reese Revolution/Sidewinder

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Hi - does a Curt A16 need a custom wedge when used with the Reese revolution kingpin? Or can the supplied wedge with the revolution suffice? Thanks

asked by: Rob

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I'd strongly recommend you use the Custom Wedge # RP31016 with the Curt A16 part # C16120. The jaws of this hitch are wider than most so the universal wedge wouldn't work well if at all.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The wedge should be locking out the hitch to prevent it from moving. What hitch and wedge do you have though?

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Answer 2

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 3

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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Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 5

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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Gen-Y's calculation for pin weight is a safe guess, but isn't the most accurate so the only way you'll get the correct capacity Gen-Y 5th Wheel Pin Box is to fully load the trailer and go to a commercial scale to measure the pin weight.…

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Answer 7

So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…

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Answer 8

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 9

Hey Jeff, The Pace Edwards JackRabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover w Explorer Rails #311-JED7833 is designed for a 6-1/2' bed while the #311-KRD7936 is designed for an 8' bed. Since you have a 6-1/2' bed the #311-JED7833 would be the…

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Answer 10

The Replacement Hardware Kit #AABRKT-5056 will fit the Aries Pro Series Grille Guard #AAP5056. This is the upgraded version of the Grille Guard #AA5056 which uses the same install hardware to attach to a truck.

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Answer 11

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 12

There should be a sticker or plate on the pin box itself that lists the manufacturer and model of the pin box. If it is not present then there are some measurements you can take to determine the model of the pin box. I have included a link that…

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