Can Curt Q16 Fifth Wheel Hitch be Used with Sidewinder
Question:
Hi just purchased the Reese Sidewinder, I have a 2018 crew cab or very short bed GMC Sierra. Lost about a foot going from an extended cab to crew cab so I got very concerned about turning radius. The sidewinder looked like the right idea, so I bought it. I have a 2012 Curt Q16 hitch, the universal wedge or what came with the sidewinder has way too much play/movement. Do you have a wedge that will stop the hitch movement, cant have 2 pivot points? I see the A16 wedge will that work?
asked by: Rob
Expert Reply:
You unfortunately will need a new hitch, as the current versions of the Curt Q and A series hitches are not compatible with sidewinders, like the one you have from Reese. Instead, you'll want to use something like Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs # C16115 along with Wedge # C16991.
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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Economy - Slide-Bar Jaw
- 13-1/4 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt A16 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
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 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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Sidewinder Wedge Kit for Curt A16 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- Curt 5th Wheel
- Reese
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