Should The Sidewinder Wedge Rotary Wheel Still Rotate While The Wedge Is Torqued Down
Question:
Once I torque the wedge bolts I am unable to utilize the rotary wheel to adjust the wedge as It is locked in place. Damaged the wedge and the hitch head try to make the sidewinder work in conjunction with the Reese M5. Shouldn’t I be able to adjust the rotary dial with wedge bolts torqued?
asked by: Trace C
Expert Reply:
The rotary wheel on your Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret # RP77FR should still be loose enough to slide your wedge back and forth while it's torqued down. It sounds to me like you may have accidently over-torqued the bolts so I recommend checking the manual that came with your Sidewinder and ensuring that you're torqueing the bolts to the correct specifications.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - Lippert 1716 and 0115 - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Rotating Turret
- Lippert 0115
- Lippert 1116
- Lippert 1716
- Reese
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Shop: Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Nissan Titan XD OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 21,000 lbs
- Search Results: reese sidewinder
- Shop: Curt S20 Slider for E16, A16, and A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 12" Travel
- Article: Sidewinder with Rotating Turret for Short Bed Pickups
- Video: Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches S20 Slider Review
- Shop: Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Video: Choosing the Best Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Shop: Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Search Results: curt q20 fifth wheel hitch
- Q&A: Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Video: Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with S20 Slider Review
- Article: Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Adapters
- Shop: Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Video: Curt 5th Wheel Hitch Adapter Rails Installation - 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- Q&A: Do I Have to Have a Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch in a Short Bed Truck
- Q&A: What 5th Wheel Hitches Are Compatible with 2018 Nissan Titan xD with Factory Puck and Gooseneck?
- Shop: Curt R16 Round Tube Slider for E16 and A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 12" Travel
- Search Results: curt a20
- Search Results: reese revolution fifth wheel hitch
- Search Results: reese revolution
- Search Results: demco adapter
- Search Results: curt a16
- Shop: Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Q&A: Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for 2019 Nissan Titan with Factory Gooseneck System
- Video: Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches R16 Round Tube Slider Review
- Video: Reese 5th Airborne 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin with Sidewinder Review
- Q&A: Pin Weight Capacity for Demco Nissan 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6200
- Q&A: Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Nissan Titan XD with Factory Gooseneck
- Q&A: Adapter Plate for a 2016 Nissan Titan XD with Factory Puck System