why an extended pin box - hitch world inchitchworldinc.com/catalog/section8.pdfbox mounting brackets...

PIN BOX DIMENSIONS

DistanceHorizontal

DistanceVertical

SizeBolt

To KPFront Row

To KPRear Row

WidthPin Box

Center DistanceHorizontal Distance

DistanceVertical

Bolt Size

To KPFront Row

Rear Row To KP

DistanceVertical

DistanceHorizontal

Bolt Size

To KPFront Row Back Row To KP

Trucks come in many different configurations. Cequent Performance Products’ hitches are designed for use in light trucks such as the Ford F-Series, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Cequent Performance Products recommends the use of long bed (8ft) light trucks for the best combination in truck -trailer turning clearance.

RulE Of thuMB:The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck axle “X”, should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half the trailer width “Y”.

If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Cequent Performance Products recom-mends the trailer be equipped with a minimum 13” extended pin box to help gain additional truck -trailer turning clearance (See trailer manufacturer for options) (See below). It also may be helpful for the 18K version to add an Elite series Slider (Part # 30070) for increased turning clearance for low speed, non-highway maneuvering.

The height of the hitch and the pin box should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow approximately 6 inches clearance between the top of the pickup walls and the underside of the front of the trailer for pitch and roll of the trailer. (See below.) For off road use allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer.

CAUTION:The measurements above are guidelines. If your measurements are close to those num-bers re-check clearances.If vehicle and/or trailer has any added bed vicinity accessories (i.e.fairings, airdams, groundeffects, bedrails, etc.), additional dimensioning and clearance checks have to be made.

WARNING: Do Not install this fifth wheel hitch on or attempt to tow with a short bed pickup truck that has a bed shorter than 6 ft. Unless you use a REESE Sidewinder or Revolution Pin Box. Doing so could result in vehicle damage, Serious injury, or Death.

RV TRAILER

KING PINTRUCKX

Y

CONVENTIONAL PIN BOX

EXTENDED PIN BOX

APPROXIMATEDLY 6 INCHES

LEVEL TRAILER

134

PIN

BO

XE

S

why aN EXtENDED PIN BOX

PIN BOX CONVERSION

Pin Box Matrix Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136-137

PIN BOXES

Reese® Elite Airborne/Sidewinder™ . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Reese® Airborne/Sidewinder™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Reese® Sidewinder™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140-141

Reese® 5th Airborne™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

135

PIN

BO

XE

S

PIN BOXES

www .cequentgroup .com ©2010CequentPerformanceProducts,Inc.P/N98929-2011Rev.A.11/10for2011

136

PIN

BO

XE

S


PIN BOX MATRIX

compare

5th Airborne™

16K5th Airborne™

21KSidewinder™

16KSidewinder™

19K

Elite Airborne / Sidewinder™

16K

Airborne / Sidewinder™

19.5K

Length 17.75"** Varies by Model 22" 22" 22" 22"

GVW Capable 16K 21K 16K 19K 16K 19.5K

Air-ride Yes Yes No No Yes Yes

Anti-chucking Horizontal 60% Less 60% Less No No 60% Less 60% Less

Shock Control Vertical 44% Less 44% Less No No 44% Less 44% Less

Short Bed Truck CapableWith Extended Pin Box

and Sliding HitchWith Extended Pin Box

and Sliding HitchYes Yes Yes Yes

Extra Space in Truck Bed No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Reduces Need for Wide Turns

No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Easier to Back Up No No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Convertible to Air-ride Included Included Yes Yes Included Included

Smoother ride, eaSier turning

Happier trails, whatever path you take.

*Not all tow vehicle and trailer combinations will allow 90-degree turn.**Measurement is from the front bolts to the king pin.

Whether you want to smooth out the rough road’s impact on your trailer, hassle free 90-plus degree* turning, or both, Reese has a fifth wheel pin box to meet your needs. Rely on Reese’s innovative design and superior performance to handle whatever challenges you face down the road.

137www .cequentgroup .com ©2010CequentPerformanceProducts,Inc.P/N98929-2011Rev.A.11/10for2011

PIN

BO

XE

S

PIN BOX MATRIX

*Note: 5AB-E1621-16K will not fit the Lippert 1621 HD models, only the Lippert 1621

pin Box matrix converSion

OEM Part Numbers

5th Airborne™

16K

CoMpLETE pART NUMBER

5th Airborne™

21K


Sidewinder™

16K


Sidewinder™

19K


Elite Airborne /Sidewinder™

16KCoMpLETE

pART NUMBER

Airborne /Sidewinder™

19.5KCoMpLETE

pART NUMBER

Fabex 520, 530, and 560Lippert 1116 and 0115RBW 7019

Not Available 5AB-S500-700 ST100-SW16K ST100-SW19K ST100-5AS16K ST100-5AS02

Fabex 663M&M 663Lippert 0719

Not Available 5AB-S0719-600 ST200-SW16K ST200-SW19K ST200-5AS16K ST200-5AS02

Venture CJ13515 Not Available 5AB-S13515 ST300-SW16K ST300-SW19K ST300-5AS16K ST300-5AS02

Leland 7910 Not Available 5AB-S7910 ST400-SW16K ST400-SW19K ST400-5AS16K ST400-5AS02

Youngs Welding Not Available 5AB-800 ST500-SW16K ST500-SW19K ST500-5AS16K Not Available

Fabex 500, 503 and 765 Lippert 1716RBW 7028

Not Available 5AB-E510-710 ST100-SW16K ST100-SW19K ST100-5AS16K ST100-5AS02

Fabex 665M&M 665Lippert 1621 HD

Not Available 5AB-E1621-610 ST200-SW16K ST200-SW19K ST200-5AS16K ST200-5AS02

Lippert 1621 5AB-E1621-16K* 5AB-E1621-610 ST200-SW16K ST200-SW19K ST200-5AS16K ST200-5AS02

Venture CJ13517 Not Available 5AB-E13517 ST300-SW16K ST300-SW19K ST300-5AS16K ST300-5AS02

Leland 7920 and 7921 Not Available 5AB-E7920 ST400-SW16K ST400-SW19K ST400-5AS16K ST400-5AS02

Youngs Welding Not Available 5AB-E810 ST500-SW16K ST500-SW19K ST500-5AS16K Not Available

Fabex 300, 314 and 316Lippert 0516RBW 7027Atwood 2326

Not Available 5AB-T320 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available

Atwood AB-34 and AB-72 Not Available 5AB-T7234 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available

RBW 7016-2p Not Available 5AB-T7016 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available

Youngs WeldingStraight 8x8

Not Available 5AB-T820 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available

S TA N D A R D

E X T E N D E D

T U B E

138

PIN

BO

XE

S


ELITE AIRBORNE/SIDEWINDER™

Part No. Description

5AS16K EliteAirborne/Sidewinder™CompleteArmAssemblyST100-5AS16K EliteAirborne/Sidewinder™ComboST200-5AS16K EliteAirborne/Sidewinder™ComboST400-5AS16K EliteAirborne/Sidewinder™Combo

For pin box conversion see pin box matrix chart.

ELITE AIRBORNE/SIdEwINdER™ COmBO - ThE BEST Of BOTh wORLdS

Reese Elite Series pin boxes provide the smoothest ride of the best air-ride pin box on the market and automatically eliminates turning and clearance headaches.• Provides all the benefits of both the Reese 5th Airborne air-ride pin box and the

Reese Sidewinder pin box• Enhances maneuverability and comfort• Takes the worry and discomfort out of traveling with a fifth wheel trailer• Durable, lasting design combines attractive look with optimal function• 90-plus degree** turning with a short bed truck• SAE/CSA rated 16K

**Warning: Not all vehicles and trailer combinations will allow a 90-plus degree turn.


PIN

BO

XE

S

AIRBORNE/SIDEWINDER™

AIRBORNE/SIdEwINdER™ COmBOThE BEST Of BOTh wORLdSIntroducing the new Airborne / Sidewinder. The 5th Airborne combined with the Sidewinder is the ultimate premium pin box. It provides all the benefits of both. The 5th Airborne provides the smoothest ride of all the air-ride pin boxes on the market and easy automatic turning is offered by Sidewinder’s nimble and quick design. No other hitch on the road takes the worry and discomfort out of your trailering experi-ence. So sit back, relax and enjoy the smoothest ride on the road.The Sidewinder system is designed for maximum flexibility and easy installation, using existing holes and hardware. If your fifth wheel isn’t already installed with a pin box from Reese, talk to your dealer about which one is right for you. The only thing smoother and more worry-free than getting one installed is riding with one.

forward pivot works in harmony with your hitch pivot. universal king pin locking wedge

is reversible and adjustable.

enclosed air bag protected from UV exposure and shielded from road hazards.

rear mounted shock absorberheavy-duty shock absorber.

turretallows maximum manuevering.


5AS02 Airborne/Sidewinder™CompleteArmAssemblyST100-5AS02 Airborne/Sidewinder™ComboST200-5AS02 Airborne/Sidewinder™ComboST300-5AS02 Airborne/Sidewinder™ComboST400-5AS02 Airborne/Sidewinder™Combo


140

PIN

BO

XE

S


19K SIDEWINDER™

Nimble and quick. Up to 90-degree plus turning.*The Sidewinder moves the pivot from the truck bed to the pin box mounting brackets under the nose of the trailer. In this way you gain 22 inches of increased clearance instead of the typical 9 inches. It is now possible to jackknife the short bed truck with no fear of contact. It is all done automatically.

More space above bed walls for fuel tanks, toolboxes and cargo.

Universal king pin locking wedge is reversible and adjustable to work with all popular fifth-wheel hitch brands.

19K SIdEwINdER™ NImBLE ANd quICK, wORRy-fREE TuRNINgSidewinder is the premium pin box designed specifically for short bed pickups. The nimble and quick design automatically eliminates turning and clearance headaches. Now you can make up to 90-degree plus* turns without exiting the truck. Without throwing a switch. Without pushing a button. Sidewinder’s king pin locking mechanism moves the pivot position 22” rear of the pin box’s attachment point. This enables Sidewinder to handle up to a 90-degree plus turn effortlessly. By moving the pivot rearward while keeping the load centered over the axles, the trailer tracks more closely to the truck. This reduces the need for extra-wide turns and allows short bed pickups to jackknife with no fear of con-tact. And it’s all done automatically. Sidewinder also offers faster steering wheel response, making backing up easier than ever before. 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, toolboxes and cargo.Don’t let the slim looks fool you. Sidewinder has been built for strength. The C-channel design gives it more stability and strength than the standard pin box design. It also allows better load capacity and the ability to support heavier loads. Tested for real world conditions, Sidewinder has cleared rigorous testing by BOSCH automotive proving grounds and exceeds all SAE/CSA Standard 19K rat-ings requirements for RVs.


ST100 Sidewinder™Turretw/HardwareST100-SW19K Sidewinder™Combo-Turretw/Hardware+armwithkingpin#ST100ST200 Sidewinder™Turretw/HardwareST200-SW19K Sidewinder™Combo-Turretw/Hardware+armwithkingpin#ST200ST300 Sidewinder™Turretw/HardwareST300-SW19K Sidewinder™Combo-Turretw/Hardware+armwithkingpin#ST300ST400 Sidewinder™Turretw/HardwareST400-SW19K Sidewinder™Combo-Turretw/Hardware+armwithkingpin#ST400ST500 Sidewinder™Turretw/HardwareST500-SW19K Sidewinder™Combo-Turretw/Hardware+armwithkingpin#ST500SW19K Sidewinder™StandardArm


*WARNING: Not all tow vehicle and trailer combinations will allow a 90 degree turn


PIN

BO

XE

S

16K SIDEWINDER™

16K SIdEwINdER™ NImBLE ANd quICK, wORRy-fREE TuRNINgSidewinder is the premium pin box designed specifically for short bed pickups. The nimble and quick design automatically eliminates turning and clearance headaches. Now you can make up to 90-degree plus* turns without exiting the truck. Without throwing a switch. Without pushing a button. Sidewinder’s king pin locking mechanism moves the pivot position 22” rear of the pin box’s attachment point. This enables Sidewinder to handle up to a 90-degree plus turn effortlessly. By moving the pivot rearward while keeping the load cen-tered over the axles, the trailer tracks more closely to the truck. 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. Sidewinder also offers faster steering wheel response, making backing up easier than ever before. 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, toolboxes and cargo.Don’t let the slim looks fool you. Sidewinder has been built for strength. The C-channel design gives it more stability and strength than the standard pin box design. It also allows better load capacity and the ability to support heavier loads. Tested for real world conditions, Sidewinder has cleared rigorous testing by BOSCH automotive proving grounds and exceeds all SAE/CSA Standard 16K ratings requirements for RVs.

*WARNING: Not all tow vehicle and trailer combinations will allow a 90 degree turn


ST100 Sidewinder™Turretw/HardwareST100-SW16K Sidewinder™Combo-Turretw/Hardware+armwithkingpin#ST100ST200 Sidewinder™Turretw/HardwareST200-SW16K Sidewinder™Combo-Turretw/Hardware+armwithkingpin#ST200ST300 Sidewinder™Turretw/HardwareST300-SW16K Sidewinder™Combo-Turretw/Hardware+armwithkingpin#ST300ST400 Sidewinder™Turretw/HardwareST400-SW16K Sidewinder™Combo-Turretw/Hardware+armwithkingpin#ST400ST500 Sidewinder™Turretw/HardwareST500-SW16K Sidewinder™Combo-Turretw/Hardware+armwithkingpin#ST500SW16K Sidewinder™StandardArm



SWW-01 CustomWedgeforElite™Series&Reese®20KFifthWheels30850 CustomWedgeforProSeries™FifthWheelsSWW-03 CustomWedgeforReese®16KFifthWheelsSWW-04 CustomWedgeforHuskyFifthWheelsSWW-05 CustomWedgeforHi-JackerFifthWheelsSWW-06 CustomWedgeforB&WFifthWheelsSWW-07 CustomWedgeforRBWFifthWheelsSWW-08 CustomWedgeforColibertFifthWheelsSWW-09 CustomWedgeforPullRiteFifthWheels

CuSTOm wEdgES• Designed to work with the Sidewinder and Airborne / Sidewinder• Replacement wedge that is designed for specific fifth wheel hitches

30850

SWW-03

142

PIN

BO

XE

S


5Th AIRBORNE™

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Vertical Shock Reduction (%)

Longitudinal Shock Reduction (%)

44.1%

22.3%

23.0%

59.9%

5th Airborne

Leading Air-ride Competitor

5th AirborneLeading Anti-chucking Competitor

Tests prove it’s the smoothest ride. 5th Airborne significantly outperforms two leading competitors.

5Th AIRBORNE™ mAKE yOuR NEXT gETAwAy A BREEzE The smoothest ride: Your fifth wheel takes a lot of abuse from turbulence caused by potholes, sec-tion dividers, bridge decks and heavily worn interstate highways. The 5th Airborne premium fifth wheel air-ride pin box acts as a buffer between the tow vehicle and the trailer, minimizing the challenges in the road. This significantly reduces the negative impact of vertical shock and longitudinal chucking. The 5th Airborne does more than improve your ride; it protects your investments by relieving stress on your coach’s frame, cabinets, mechanicals, and support mechanisms. Furniture, appliances, TVs, computers, dishes, glassware and other fragile items stay in their places. Drivers and passengers also benefit from reduced fatigue and the improved safety provided by the 5th Airborne’s smooth ride.Best on the market: The 5th Airborne premium fifth wheel air-ride pin box was engineered and devel-oped by long-time veterans of the towing industry.


5AB-E13517 5thAirborne™forVentureCJ13517pinbox5AB-E1621-610 5thAirborne™Extended12”WideAirRidepinbox5AB-E510-710 5thAirborne™Extended12-1/2”WideAirRidepinbox5AB-E1621-16K 5thAirborne™Extended12”WideAirRide,

1-PieceDesign-forLippert1621only5AB-E7920 5thAirborne™forLeland7920pinbox5AB-E810 5thAirborne™forYoungsweldingpinbox5AB-S0719-600 5thAirborne™forLippert719&Fabex600pinboxes5AB-S13515 5thAirborne™forVentureCJ13515pinbox5AB-S500-700 5thAirborne™Standard12-1/2”WideAirRidepinbox5AB-S7910 5thAirborne™forLelandpinbox5AB-S800 5thAirborne™forYoungsweldingpinbox5AB-T320 5thAirborne™TubeStyle8”WideAirRidepinbox5AB-T7016 5thAirborne™forRBW70165AB-T7234 5thAirborne™TubeStyle12-1/2”Wide5AB-T820 5thAirborne™TubeStyle8”WideAirRidepinbox5AB-E510-710K 5thAirborne™Extended12”WideAirRidepinboxfor2007KeystoneEverest

withSidewinder


This product has been through grueling tests to measure its performance against the top two competing premium pin boxes on the market. The 5th Airborne pin box, with its innovative forward pivot design, outper-formed both leading competitors. Test measurements were recorded in both the vertical (air-ride softening) direction and the longitudinal (anti-chucking) direction. The documented results proved that the 5th Airborne performed significantly better in both orientations.The streamlined, high-tech design of 5th Airborne adds a touch of class to the otherwise mechanical-looking hitch. 5th Airborne is engineered with a 21K CSA rating/SAE and 3 year warranty.5th Airborne is designed to allow tuning of the air-spring, a feature that permits adjustment to optimize the performance of each rig combination. The air-spring is enclosed within the pin box, providing protection from UV exposure and road hazards. The entire pin box is preassembled and designed for easy installation using existing holes and hardware.


PIN

BO

XE

S

NOTES

why an extended pin box - hitch world inchitchworldinc.com/catalog/section8.pdfbox mounting brackets...

Documents