Sidewinder with Rotating Turret for Short Bed Pickups
Question:
I have a 17 ford f250 with the shortbed. I am looking at a 5th Wheel that has a pivoting pin box. Is it still necessary to get a slider hitch?
asked by: Brent B
Expert Reply:
Not if you have the Sidewinder with Rotating Turret for Short Bed Pickups. The Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs., # RP34FR. This will make tight 90-degree turns with your short-bed pickup while towing your fifth-wheel trailer using this extended pin box. The pivoting action lets your trailer turn and clear the cab so you don't have to exit your truck to adjust when turning. Please note the link for full specs and product review videos.
If you need a hitch for your 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty and have the OEM installed under puck system I suggest the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs. and Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs. # RP30928 and # RP30156.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Reese
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Rotating Turret
- Fabex 663
- Fabex 665
- Lippert 0719
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1621HD
- M and M 663
- M and M 665
- Lippert Rhino
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