Sidewinder Wedge Kit Needed For A B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch

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Hello, I just purchased the Reese 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin w/ Sidewinder and Turret - 16,000 lb. Item # RP61422 and I have a BandW companion RVB3600 5th wheel hitch. I need to know which wedge kit to order.

asked by: Mike S

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The correct wedge kit to lock the king pin your 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin # RP61422 into the jaws of the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3600 is the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for B&W, Demco, and Husky Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP74FR.

I've attached a short video below on the wedge kit to show you how to install and use it.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

Since the wedge you have worked correctly the first time you connected your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box to your B&W Patriot 5th wheel hitch #BWRVK3200 then I would indeed go ahead and loosen/uninstall the wedge and reinstall it. You said you…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for B&W, Demco, and Husky Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches #RP74FR is the correct wedge for Husky 5th wheel hitches including your Husky 16K-W. The #RP74FR is only compatible with Sidewinder part number 68220 and will not…

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Answer 3

The correct Sidewinder wedge to use with the Demco Recon fifth wheel hitch part #DM8550043 is the Reese Sidewinder wedge part #RP74FR.

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Answer 4

There is a custom wedge for the 68220 Sidewinder for your Reese Elite 5th wheel hitch: - Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches #RP44FR

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Answer 5

The correct wedge to use with the Reese OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package part #RP30918 is the #RP44FR.

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Answer 6

I will be happy to confirm the parts you need; for your Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550043, the the correct replacement for your Lippert 1621 pin box is Sidewinder #RP34FR. For this Sidewinder, the correct wedge is the Sidewinder Wedge…

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Answer 7

There is an option to add a 5th wheel hitch to your 2020 Ram 2500 short bed with the factory puck system and side boxes, though for clearance what you will need is a fixed hitch and a Sidewinder pin box. The Sidewinder will replace your 5th wheel…

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Answer 8

For a B and W Patriot hitch the wedge that will fit the best is the #SWW-06 as this is more of a custom fit for the hitch whereas the part #RP74FR is more of a universal fit and wouldn't be quite as tight. I'd see if you see if there's…

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Answer 9

I just got off the phone with Reese, and they recently clarified the newest Sidewinders will not work with the A-Series due to there not being a wedge for the A-Series they could get to be compatible (the RP31016 wedge does not work with the new…

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Answer 10

The 3/8 inch bolts that come with the wedge part #RP74FR fit all models of the Sidewinder pin boxes as they all have the same size holes so there would be no need to measure anything prior to purchase/install.

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Answer 11

For the B and W Patriot fifth wheel hitch #BWRVK3255 the correct wedge to use is the part #SWW-06. This is a custom fit wedge made specifically for the hitch to attach to a Reese Sidewinder like what you mentioned.

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Answer 12

Only certain B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitches are compatible with Sidewinder pin boxes like the RP61412. Basically if it is a Companion that mounts in the 4 pucks of a factory prep package then it can be used with a Sidewinder. But if the…

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