Can Sidewinder be Used to Replace Rhino Pin Box for Towing with 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty

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Is there a Sidewinder option that can be used to replace a Rhino pinbox?

asked by: DJ

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While we do have some replacement pin boxes for the Rhino pin box, we'll have to look at an alternative setup since there are no Sidewinder replacements for your application.

For your application you can use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide which essentially accomplishes the same thing as the Sidewinder pin box for your short bed 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty.

If you have the OEM puck system on your F-350 then you can use the 18K # DM8550024 or 21K # DM8550038 Hijacker depending on the weight of your trailer. These fit directly to the pucks on your truck so you don't need any kind of adapter rails or anything. If you don't already have a rail system on your truck then the Reese # RP87FR is the same as the OEM puck system so I recommend using this.

You also need the Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert Rhino Pin Boxes # DM76FR for this system to work properly together.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The Reese Goose Boxes like the 20K Air Ride #RP85FR referenced in your question are pin box specific. This means they are designed to replace specific pin box models on the trailer so you will want to first make sure that it will be compatible. This…

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Answer 2

While there are Adapter Rails #C88KR to convert a 5th wheel hitch which fits rails to the Ford puck system, there are none for converting a puck style hitch to fit the in bed rails. I recommend looking at a 5th wheel hitch like the B&W Patriot…

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Answer 3

I checked with Lippert and asked if we could get just the part number you mentioned and they told me it's not available by itself. You'd need the entire assembly part #LC281154.

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 9

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 10

Hey Edward, so B and W has a Companion hitch that fits directly to the OEM pucks of your 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 with the part #BWRVK3710 so what that means is you have two options. You could go with the #BWRVK3710 and sell your old hitch second hand to…

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Answer 11

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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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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