Is There any Benefit to Using Sidewinder Pin Box with Long Bed Truck
Question:
I have a 8 foot bed and just bought a 5th wheel camper with the Reese sidewinder. Is it okay to use the sidewinder with the 8 foot bed and if so would you allow it to pivot or lock it out? I have a BandW companion hitch mounted in the stock ford prep package or puck system. The previous owner was towing with a Reese 5th wheel hitch. Do I need different wedges?
asked by: Sean R
Helpful Expert Reply:
Sidewinder pin boxes offer more benefits than just short bed turning clearance so I would definitely recommend utilizing yours by allowing it to pivot. You'll find that it's a lot easier to back up with the Sidewinder and the trailer tracks a lot better around corners (you won't have to swing out as wide when making sharp turns).
The correct wedge kit you'd need is the part # RP74FR if you have a 20k Sidewinder as the Reese wedge would not fit due to head/jaw shape differences.
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Sidewinder Wedge Kit for B&W, Demco, and Husky Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Wedges
- B and W 5th Wheel
- Reese
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B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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