Is there a Sidewinder Available to Replace the Current 5th Wheel King Pin on My Oakland Bigfoot

Question:

Is there a sidewinder for a oakland fifthwheel 1992 26 ft and if yes what kind of hitch a can have on a f-150 2014 short box 5 1//2 . Thanks

asked by: Guillaume

Expert Reply:

Since Sidewinder couplers are custom designed to replace the standard king pins on trailers, we'll need the part number of the pin box currently on the trailer to determine if there is a Sidewinder that will work for your 1992 Oakland Bigfoot. Most king pins will have the pinbox number listed on a sticker or it will be stamped on the king pin itself. If it's not there or has worn off, you will need to call the trailer manufacturer with your VIN or serial number to have them provide the coupler type. Due to the turrets being custom designed, they simply bolt in place of the existing king pin and no drilling is required.

As for a fifth wheel hitch for your 2014 Ford F-150 with the 5-1/2 ft short box, I recommend going with the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # RP30047, with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP50081-58. The dual jaw on this hitch provides more jaw-to-king-pin contact than slide-bar models and the custom brackets reduce the amount of time and drilling required to install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch.

I have included a video and a couple articles for you to check out.

expert reply by: Leah S