Can You Hook/Unhook a Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin Not Straight
Question:
Unhooking a sidewinder when truck and trailer are not straight?
asked by: Dave R
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Expert Reply:
In regards to coupling/uncoupling a trailer with a Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret like part # RP34FR, the kingpin centerline must be aligned with the turret centerline. The reason for this is due to the wedge that's installed on the kingpin, in order for the jaws to wraparound the king pin properly with the wedge installed, the king pin must be aligned with the pin box and the truck aligned with the trailer.
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expert reply by:
Conner L
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Can You Hook/Unhook a Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin Not Straight
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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
- Reese
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