
Tested for real world conditions, Sidewinder has cleared rigorous testing by BOSCH automotive proving grounds and exceeds all SAE/CSA Standard 16K & 19K ratings requirements for RVs. Im getting my first 5th Wheel trailer (Dry Weight 7,500 LBS) and wanted to get some. It also allows better load capacity and the ability to support heavier loads. The C-channel design gives it more stability and strength than the standard pin box design. It has a Reese Revolution (Sidewinder) 10k Pin Box - model VHD-10K22SW.
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And since the towing position of the arm of the pin box is locked in line with the truck, you can make full use of the truck bed space, giving you extra storage space for fuel tanks, toolboxes and cargo.ĭon’t let the slim looks fool you. 5th-Wheel pin box lets you make tight turns while towing your trailer, even in your short-bed pickup Rotating turret acts as new pivot point, letting you clear. The pivoting pin box makes hook up possible at any angle. Lippert Turning Point pin box is similar to Reese Sidewinder/Revolution pin box. Sidewinder Guidelines for Matching Tow Vehicle and Trailer. Sidewinder also offers faster steering wheel response, making backing up easier than ever before. Your pin box is designed to be used with the wedge but using it will cause your 5ver to not handle as well as it would with the pivot point ahead of your truck axle. This reduces the need for extra-wide turns and allows short bed pickups to jackknife with no fear of contact. By moving the pivot rearward while keeping the load centered over the axles, the trailer tracks more closely to the truck. Reese Repair kit contains all needed replacement parts for your Reese 5th Airborne pin box coupler with Sidewinder. This enables Sidewinder to handle up to a 90-degree turn effortlessly. Sidewinder -and-turret assembly bolts onto your 5th-wheel trailer pin box King pin connects to standard 5th-wheel trailer hitch and allows easy hookup and disconnect at any angle Included locking wedge prevents king pin. Sidewinder’s kingpin locking mechanism moves the pivot position 22” rear of the coupler’s attachment point. Now you can make up to 90-degree turns without exiting the truck. The nimble and quick design automatically eliminates turning and clearance headaches. Sidewinder is the premium pin box coupler designed specifically for short bed pickups.
