Does Curt Fifth Wheel Hitch Need to Use Wedge When Connecting to 5th Airborne
Question:
Im purchasing a used 37foot Carriage Cameo 5th wheel. its set up with the Fifth Airborne pin box. I see in the information for the Curt A20 Im ordering that I need an adapter wedge. I cant find it on your website so far. Thanks
asked by: Steve P
Expert Reply:
If the pin box is a 5th AirBorne/Sidewinder which has a pivoting arm on it yes you do need a wedge with a fixed hitch. That said, the current version of the Curt A-Series hitches are not compatible with sidewinders.
Instead, you'll want something like the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16515-16021 along with the necessary Sidewinder Wedge # C16991 to keep the kingpin from rotating inside the hitch head.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 12-1/2 - 15-1/2 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Sidewinder Wedge for Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- Curt 5th Wheel
- CURT
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Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- CURT
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