Can Reese Sidewinder Be Used to Prevent Hitting 2018 Ram 2500 Ram Boxes on Side
Question:
I have a 2018 Ram 2500 Crew Cab short bed with the ram box. I have a BMW Patriot hitch installed. Could this be an option for me to get the Turning clearance I need so I do not get into the ram boxes with the pin box? I have a Lippert 1621 where the pinbox connects to the camper. Ive attached a picture of both.
asked by: Dustin B
Expert Reply:
The 16K 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin with Sidewinder # 5AS16K can definitely be paired with the 18K B&W Patriot # BWRVK3255 on your 2018 Ram 2500 to prevent the pin box from making contact with your Ram Boxes, but you'll also need the following parts:
- Rotating Turret RP61300
- B&W Custom Wedge # SWW-06
The turret installs on the wing plates off your 5th wheel trailer and then connects to the rest of the Sidewinder pin box, and the wedge is needed since the B&W king pin channel is a little wider than the standard universal wedge is compatible with. The turret is also currently out of stock for the foreseeable future so you'll want to see if you can maybe find a used one to use.
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Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels
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- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- B and W 5th Wheel
- Reese
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5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin with Sidewinder - No Turret - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Absorbs Road Shock and Reduces Chucking
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 16000 lbs GTW
- No Turret
- Reese
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