Replacement Universal Wedge for 5th Airborne Sidewinders

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• Sidewinder Wedge for a Husky 16K S Glider 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  There isn't a custom wedge for the Husky 16K S glider 5th wheel trailer hitch so you would need to use the universal one that comes with the Sidewinder like part # 201100.
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• Best Sidewinder Wedge for Unknown Fifth Wheel Hitch
  Without knowing which fifth wheel hitch you have the best wedge solution would be the universal one part # 201100 as it fits the most applications. But if you can let me know what hitch you have I can see if there's a custom fit option that would work better.
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• Recommended Wedge for Reese Sidewinder Rotating Pin Box
  Reese does offer some custom wedges, but without knowing the particular hitch you have I couldn't make a recommendation. The Reese # 201100 universal wedge you'd mentioned will work with all Reese 5th wheel hitches, but it works better with some than others. It's important that you have the underside and the sides of the wedge greased before hitching up for easier coupling and uncoupling. The arm of the Sidewinder being stiff and not being able to rotate it by hand doesn't indicate a...
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• Universal Wedge for Older Reese Sidewinder
  The Reese part # 201100 is the correct universal wedge to use with your Reese Sidewinder. The 5th airborne Sidewinders are not different enough to cause this to require a different fit.
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• Sidewinder Wedge to Use with Draw Tite Fifth Wheel Hitch 31532
  For your Draw Tite fifth wheel hitch you'd need to use the universal wedge part # 201100 that you referenced.
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• Does Pin Box Capture Plate Need to be Removed Before Towing with a Standard 5th Wheel Hitch
  That all depends on what 5th wheel hitch you are using and what the pin box is on your trailer. For example, the Reese 5th Airborne Sidewinder pin boxes use a wedge like part # 201100 to basically lock the king pin in place so that the rotating turret can do its job. It is possible to lockout the rotating turret so that you don't have to use the wedge or capture plate, but if you were to remove the wedge/capture plate and your pin box isn't locked out you will have 2 pivot points which...
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• Reese Revolution Wedge Kit for Draw-Tite 16,000 Pound 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  Depending on the exact model number of the Draw-Tite fifth wheel hitch there may not be a custom wedge available. If this is the case you can use the universal wedge # 201100 which should come with the Revolution on the trailer. If you can let me know the model number of your hitch I'll see if we have a custom wedge. Or if you can't determine the exact model reply to me with some pictures of the hitch and I'll take a look at them.
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• How to Install a Sidewinder Wedge
  The wedge is attached to the arm of the Sidewinder via two 5/8" bolts. If you take a look at the instructions below in addition to the photo, you can see how the wedge is installed. Please keep in mind that certain 5th wheel hitches will require a custom wedge so if you can let me know which 5th wheel hitch you have, I would be glad to make sure you get the correct wedge. 1) Verify the part number with shipping paperwork. Verify that the wedge is named for your 5th wheel hitch or you have...
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• is there a Custom Sidewinder Wedge for a Hensley 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  I spoke with my contact over at Reese and he said that you can use a Sidewinder with a Hensley 5th wheel trailer hitch but there isn't a custom wedge for that hitch. You would need to use the universal wedge # 201100.
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• Which Sidewinder Wedge is Designed to Work with Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Hitch
  What you sent in a picture of is not a # 30861. That appears to be a universal wedge part # 201100. I couldn't find an invoice in our system where you ordered a # 30861 from us, but it looks like you possibly got shipped the wrong wedge.
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• Wedge for Pro Series 5th Wheel Hitch 30056
  If your Pro Series 15K 5th wheel hitch was built in 2009 or after then wedge # 30850 is the correct wedge for you. If it is older then you would need to use the universal wedge included with a Sidewinder/Revolution pin box. If you need a new universal wedge it is # 201100.
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• Is there a Sidewinder or Revolution Custom Wedge for a Pro Series 16K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  If your Pro Series 5th wheel hitch was manufactured after 2009 then you can use Sidewinder Wedge Kit # 30850. It will actually fit Pro Series 15K, 16K, and 20K hitches made after 2009. Otherwise the universal wedge, # 201100, would be a good option.
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• Back Up Camera for 2015 Ford F150 When Factory Tailgate is Removed
  Although we don't offer a camera that would mount to a fifth wheel tailgate, we do have something that could do the trick for you! GCH offers a Custom Third Brake Light Camera for Factory Monitor # 3460001 that takes the place of your 3rd brake lamp. Its wiring harness plugs inline with the connection for the factory in-dash monitor. The system includes a toggle switch that mounts to the dash that allows you to switch between the back up camera on the tailgate and the 3rd brake lamp camera. I've...
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• Which Sidewinder Wedge Is Recommended for Use with Pro Series Fifth Wheel Hitch
  For Pro Series fifth wheel hitches you'd want to use the universal wedge part # 201100 with a Sidewinder pin box. This would be what comes with a Sidewinder like part # RP61420 but if yours is missing the # 201100 would be all that you'd need.
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• Is there a Custom Sidewinder Wedge for a Pro Series 15K 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch 30056
  If your Pro Series 15K 5th wheel hitch was built in 2009 or after then wedge # 30850 is the correct wedge for you. If it is older then you would need to use the universal wedge including with a Sidewinder/Revolution pin box. If you do not have the universal wedge it is # 201100.
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• Which Sidewinder Wedge to Use with 2006 Reese 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch
  Since your Reese hitch is older than 2009 you'd need to use the universal wedge part # 201100 with your Sidewinder pin box replacement.
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• Will the Universal Sidewinder Wedge Work on a Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  In most cases, the universal wedge that comes with the Sidewinder will work. For a Reese 16k hitch like # RP30051, the universal wedge is all you will need. Keep in mind that the hitch will need to always remain locked in the towing position and never slid forward with the Sidewinder installed. Doing so would create problems with too much stress on the system, move the trailer weight too far behind the rear axle of the towing vehicle, and could interfere with the truck tailgate.
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• What Type of Maintenance is Required from Reese Revolution Pin Box
  The manufacturer of the Reese Revolution pin box recommends that to maintain easy hookup you frequently need to lubricate the wedge surfaces, back side of the king pin, and the skid plate surface. The bearing surfaces of the Revolution arm can also be lubricated if stiff, using white lithium grease. Page 4 of the linked instructions illustrates the lubrication points. I have also linked a brief article concerning Sidewinder lubrication. For grease we have the part # L11354 which would...
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• Which Sidewinder Wedge to Use with Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch 30046
  The correct Sidewinder wedge to use with the Reese hitch 30046 you have is the part # SWW-03.
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• How is the Custom Wedge for Curt A16/A20 5th Wheel Hitches Different from the Universal Wedge
  The universal wedge # 201100 that comes with the Sidewinder is designed to fit as many hitches as possible which means that it isn't a great fit for any one hitch. Wedge # C16992 for the Curt A series 5th wheel hitches is designed to fit those hitches specifically meaning a better fit than the universal wedge can give. This means that when you use the custom wedge with the appropriate hitch the Sidewinder will function better without any slop between the wedge and the hitch.
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• Does Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch for Ford OEM Rail Kit Require Capture Plate
  The Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch part # RP30922 that you referenced that fits your 2022 Ford F-450 with the OEM rail kit does not require you to use a capture plate. So you can remove your Pullrite capture plate and leave it off.
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• Which Way Should the Universal Wedge Face on a Sidewinder/Revolution and Elite Series Hitch
  For the universal wedge # 201100 and an Elite Series hitch you will follow the same directions and diagrams for the Signature Series hitches. I have included a picture for you that shows how the universal wedge should be oriented. I have also linked some Sidewinder/Revolution instructions that contain this information.
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Compatible with 2019 Ford F-250 with OEM Prep Package and Sidewinder Pin Box
  Absolutely, the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package # RP30922 is in fact Reese's number one hitch recommendation for use with their Sidewinder rotating pin boxes. Since your Sidewinder will provide the necessary turning clearance, otherwise not available with a short bed truck, going with a fixed 5th wheel hitch, like # RP30922, is your best bet. The M5 is confirmed to fit your 2019 Ford F-250 with the factory installed prep package and doesn't require a custom...
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• Using a Wedge with a Sidewinder Replacement Pin Box on a Reese 15K Hitch
  The Reese 30032 is the old 15K head that later became the 16K hitch. You would want to use the universal wedge, # 201100, since none of the custom wedges are verified to fit the old 15K head. The universal wedge works for most applications but it can be oriented in a few different ways so you will want to look over the instructions carefully.
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