Which Sidewinder Wedge to Use with Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch 30046

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witch wedge kit do I need for my Reese sidewinder 16k I have a Reese #30046 man date 06/06/02 Kwik slide 15k hitch thanks

asked by: Terry C

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The correct Sidewinder wedge to use with the Reese hitch 30046 you have is the part # SWW-03.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

That all depends on what 5th wheel hitch you are using and what the pin box is on your trailer. For example, the Reese 5th Airborne Sidewinder pin boxes use a wedge like part #201100 to basically lock the king pin in place so that the rotating turret…

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Answer 2

For a regular 5th Airborne pin box such as #5AB-E1621-610 you could use a lube plate appropriate for your trailer hitch. I have included a link to the lube plates we have. But If you have a 5th Airborne Sidewinder combo I do not recommend the use of…

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Answer 3

When installing a wedge for a Sidewinder, it is important to make sure the wedge is making contact with the opening of the fifth wheel head. Check out the photo I attached showing how the universal wedge should fit in a head. Keep in mind, this is a…

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Answer 4

It is not uncommon for the trailer hangers on a tandem axle trailer to be all the same size or for there to be different sizes that can be 1-1/2 to 2 inches different in height when you compare the center hanger to the front and rear. For example,…

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Answer 5

The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Nissan Titan XD Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16K #C16515-16026 that you referenced will work with a Reese Revolution or Sidewinder pin box with the correct wedge, #C16991. The Sidewinders and Reese…

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Answer 6

Yes, the Curt A16 Hitch part #C16520-16026 that you referenced is compatible with the Lippert Turning Point pin box.

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Answer 7

Thank you for your 2015 purchase of the Reese 5th Airborne Sidewinder and Turret #RP61422. Hearing some noises from your Sidewinder pivoting pin box is normal, but after all those miles you may well need to service the unit. An article on this…

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Answer 8

The best option for your 2016 Nissan Titan XD with the factory puck system is the the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Nissan Titan XD Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16K #C16515-16026. This hitch will still allow you to get the benefits of…

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Answer 9

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 10

If you are having trouble fitting the wedge that came with your Lippert Turning Point pin box to your 18K B&W Patriot #BWRVK3255 then you can use the Custom Wedge #SWW-06 instead. This is actually designed for use with the Reese Sidewinder pin…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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