Recommended 16K B&W 5th Wheel Hitch for Sidewinder Pin Box
Question:
I have a Sidewinder pinbox installed and Im currently using a Curt A16 hitch. That said, it seems to be a sloppy connection. Im using the correct wedge but it works loose allowing the sidewinder to move side to side enough to make cornering challenging. Im looking for a better better hitch for a more positive connection.
asked by: John A
Expert Reply:
If you are using the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for Curt E-16K Fifth Wheel Hitch # 30861 you asked from, that is not the correct wedge for your Curt A16 hitch. You would instead want the Sidewinder Wedge for Curt A Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # C16992.
If you aren't a fan of the Curt A16 hitch and are looking to upgrade, I recommend using the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs # BWRVK3200 along with the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels # SWW-06. This is a superior hitch with the custom fit wedge to keep your Sidewinder functioning.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Sidewinder Wedge for Curt A Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- Curt 5th Wheel
- CURT
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5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- B and W 5th Wheel
- Reese
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Sidewinder Wedge Kit for Curt E-16K Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- Curt 5th Wheel
- Reese
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