Which wedge is needed to use Curt A Series 5th wheel hitch with sidewinder?

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which wedge for a sidewinder do I need for a Curt A25 Hitch

asked by: Jeff M

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I have a solution for you, but Curt A-series fifth wheel hitches such as yours are not compatible with Reese Sidewinders, and we haven't confirmed compatibility with other sidewinders. This is due to the fact that the newer A-Series models are different from the older A-series which WERE compatible with sidewinders.

For this reason, I recommend using your sidewinder with Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Item # RP30928 and # RP44FR if you have the Reese Sidewinder. If you have a different sidewinder, let me know which model, as the wedge depends on the model of sidewinder.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

B&W designed their Companion 5th wheel hitch with adjustable pivot arms for exactly the reason you describe. The pivot arms in the Ram OEM 25K version hitch #BWRVK3600 can be adjusted for both height and front-to-back position so that your…

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Answer 2

Curt is the manufacturer of the Mopar branded 5th wheel trailer hitches. For example, the Mopar 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part 82214742 is the same as the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16530-16021 and the Mopar 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part…

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Answer 3

There isn't a wedge that will work with the Q Series of Curt hitches as that hitch is not designed to be used with a Sidewinder. The stress of the Sidewinders ends up damaging the head of the hitch. Instead, you'll want something like…

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Answer 4

You want to try to get the center line of the hitch part #BWRVK3600 over the rear axle as much as possible, if not over it then a few inches forward of the rear axle for the best ride quality. On any 5th wheel/gooseneck hitch and vehicle the center…

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Answer 5

Yes. The Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs #C16245 and other Curt Q series 5th wheel hitches have a 360 degree axial bearing so it won't allow the pivot point of the Sidewinder pin box to be the only moving component.…

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Answer 6

For your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Dually with the factory prep package, you are actually going to want to use the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package part #C16066, not the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part…

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Answer 7

The main difference between the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16180 and the Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #C16265 is the hitch head. The head on the A25 is far superior to the head on the Q25 because it has an interlocking jaw…

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Answer 8

According to Curt the A25 hitch #C16180 is a rebranded Q25 with a head that is made of stronger material. The A25 is the newer version. The changes made to the head address some issues with head failure associated with the Q25. The Q25 was a…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Which wedge is needed to use Curt A Series 5th wheel hitch with sidewinder?

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