What Sidewinder Wedge to Use with Curt A16 Fifth Wheel Hitch

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Thanks for getting back to me. I have a Curt A16 hitch and universal fitting wedge.

asked by: Edwin C

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The wedge should be locking out the hitch to prevent it from moving. What hitch and wedge do you have though?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Edwin C.

8/7/2021

Thanks for getting back to me. I have a Curt A16 hitch and universal fitting wedge.

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Jameson C.

8/7/2021

Your issue is due to the wedge then so you'd want to go with the part # RP31016 instead and it will fit much better.

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Answer 1

I'd strongly recommend you use the Custom Wedge #RP31016 with the Curt A16 part #C16120. The jaws of this hitch are wider than most so the universal wedge wouldn't work well if at all.

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Answer 2

The lightest weight fixed hitch we offer that fits directly to the OEM rail kit of your 2019 Ram 2500 is the Curt A16 #C16520-16021 which weighs 179 lbs and even has easier to use grab handles on the side of the hitch. Then for a wedge to lock it to…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

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 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

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 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

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 9

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 10

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 11

Gen-Y's calculation for pin weight is a safe guess, but isn't the most accurate so the only way you'll get the correct capacity Gen-Y 5th Wheel Pin Box is to fully load the trailer and go to a commercial scale to measure the pin weight.…

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Answer 12

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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