What Hardware Is Needed To Lockout The Reese Sidewinder Rotating Pin Box

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Question:

looking for lockout bolt kit for Reese Airborne sidewinder, part number 5AS16K5. Or can you give me the dimensions / sizes of bolts and nuts.

asked by: Doug P

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Expert Reply:

We don't have the lockout bolts for your 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin with Sidewinder # 5AS16K, however you just need (2) 3/4" x 5 1/2" grade 5 bolts which you can just get at any local hardware store.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

Actually the recommendation for adding bolts to the B and W hitches so that they can be used with a Sidewinder has recently changed. We spoke to our contact at B and W and they informed us that doing that will void the warranty of the hitch. What you…

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Answer 2

Since you said you have a B and W Companion hitch #BWRVK3400 there is a way to get more clearance between the tailgate of the truck and the hitch. The arms that hold the head of the hitch can be moved forward and back. If you take a look at the…

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Answer 3

The only Companion hitches that can be used with a Sidewinder and still allow the full function of the pin box are the ones that attach in four places like the models that fit the vehicles with factory rail kits such as #BWRVK3600 for the Ram rail…

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Answer 4

The Reese Sidewinder and Revolution are the exact same thing. Sidewinder is the brand name when you buy one aftermarket and Revolution is the name if the pin box came on the trailer frame the factory. So basically Reese sells Sidewinders to customers…

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Answer 5

Repair kit #RP94316 is designed for 5th Airborne Sidewinders whereas #RP86005 is for 16k and 19k Sidewinders only, not the air ride models. The kits are very similar though because a lot of the parts are the same or similar. But I advise using the…

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Answer 6

Reese Revolution/Sidewinder pin boxes generally aren't too prone to chucking and noise but when this does happen what typically is the problem is the fifth wheel hitch not having a tight enough jaw to hold the trailer tight and prevent the…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…

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