Tested for real world conditions, Sidewinder has cleared rigorous testing by BOSCH automotive proving grounds and exceeds all SAE/CSA Standard 16K and 19K ratings requirements for RVs. 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. using a traditional hitch like the Curt A16 and the Reese Sidewinder pinbox.
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The pivoting pin box makes hook up possible at any angle, 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, tool boxes and cargo. Solely based on what I have read online & forums is that the the non slider hitches provide a softer smoother ride because they can use cushions. After 2 years of owning the Andersen hitch its time to write a review.
Sidewinder also offers a faster steering wheel response, making backing up easier than ever before. This reduces the need for extra-wide turns and allows short bed pickups to jackknife with no fear of contact, and it's all done automatically. I have pulled several different 5th wheels with traditional pin boxes. The Sidewinder (Reese/Cequent Towing Products) was designed to eliminate the need for a sliding hitch when towing with a short-bed truck. The Sidewinder pin box solved the clearance issues caused by the narrow bed without creating unsafe towing conditions. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Site Sponsor. When I called, I listened to a recorded message telling me to contact the dealer who installed the pin box. If you can tell me what the pin box number is on your 5th wheel trailer (like the popular 1621) then I can let you know which Sidewinder will work. I researched a number of different products prior to purchasing a 5th wheel travel trailer. Can anyone tell me if I need to grease the skid plate on my hitch while using the Reese Sidewinder pin box. You would be able to use the Sidewinder pin box for a 2500 as well. By moving the pivot rearward while keeping the load centered over the axles, the trailer tracks more closely to the truck. Review of the Reese 5th Airborne 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin with Sidewinder. Reese SWW-08 Sidewinder 5th Wheel Pin Box Accessory, Wedge Kit, Compatible with Select Colibert.
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This enables Sidewinder to handle up to a 90-degree plus turn effortlessly. Sidewinder's kingpin locking mechanism moves the pivot position 22" rear of the pin box attachment point.
Now you can make up to 90-degree plus 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.
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