Sidewinder Wedge For B&W Companion That Fits Ram Puck System

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What wedge will work with Reese sidewinder

asked by: Michael A

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So long as you have the part number 68220 Sidewinder, the correct wedge for the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600 is the following part number:

- Sidewinder Wedge Kit for B&W, Demco, and Husky Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP74FR

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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 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

Replacement pin boxes like the excellent Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC158778 are designed to replace the existing king pin on your trailer. This means that in order to choose a compatible unit, you will first need to locate the pin box…

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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

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 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

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 8

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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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

For an above bed rail kit that fits your 2017 Ford F-250 you can use the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWRVK2402. These are industry standard rails (ISR) that are compatible with B&W Patriot, Curt,…

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Answer 11

Beds shorter than 8 foot do commonly need a slider hitch David, but a lot of modern fifth wheel trailers are now made with tapered noses to help and in a lot of cases a slider isn't required. So if the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose…

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Answer 12

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Sidewinder Wedge For B&W Companion That Fits Ram Puck System

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