What is a Sidewinder Wedge Kit for a 5th Wheel Hitch
Question:
what is a sidewinder kit for 5th wheel hitch and what does it look like
asked by: Tony G
Helpful Expert Reply:
A Sidewinder wedge kit for 5th wheel hitch is a wedge that installs on the underside of the Sidewinder pin box and helps to lock out the king pin in the funnel of the 5th wheel hitch head. This helps the Sidewinder to only pivot at the turret instead of pivoting both at the turret and at the king pin (which would be extremely dangerous).
The Sidewinders come with a universal wedge like part # 201100 but depending on what kind of 5th wheel hitch you have it may be better to use a custom wedge. For example, the B&W Patriot 5th wheel hitch # BWRVK3200 has a wider funnel than most other 5th wheel hitches. This makes it easier to coupler your trailer but you will need to use the Custom Wedge # SWW-06 to ensure a proper fit.
I have attached photos of both the Universal wedge and the customer wedge for the B&W 5th wheel hitches for you to reference. If you have a Sidewinder and need a wedge just let me know what 5th wheel hitch you have I can let you know what wedge you will need to use.
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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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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Replacement Universal Wedge for 5th Airborne Sidewinders
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- Reese 5th Wheel
- Reese
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