Michigan_Dreaming
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Hi all. Looking at the Reese Sidewinder pin box. Anyone out there using one? Or similar setup? The good and bad if you’re using it.
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Hi all. Looking at the Reese Sidewinder pin box. Anyone out there using one? Or similar setup? The good and bad if you’re using it.
Hi all. Looking at the Reese Sidewinder pin box. Anyone out there using one? Or similar setup? The good and bad if you’re using it.
Have you purchased a sidewinder yet? I'm also thinking of purchasing a sidewinder. I'm currently using a Demco autoslider and it has worked great, but it takes up a lot of room in the bed and its heavy 300lbs. I have an aux fuel tank in the bed so i need to get rid of some weight. Also, looks like the sidewinder would free up a lot of storage room in the bed while towing.
I have not purchased a sidewinder yet. When I put out the query my Reese slider wasn’t working. Reese stepped up and replaced the slide portion. I’m still thinking about purchasing one but doing more investigation. I’m not convinced that will be as stable as a traditional pin box with the pivot point moved back 22” (defeating the purpose of a 5th wheel rig stability IMO). My main motivation now would be to free up the area under the pinbox for my generator. I’ll give you a shout out if I decide to. Good luck with your endeavor.
I have had my sidewinder for 8 years and on the third trailer. I suppose I have over 100K miles towing with it and have had no problems.
I take it apart every year and clean, the put fresh white grease on wear plate and trunnion.
All good.
Follow instructions and jam the wedge into hitch jaws, then unhook and torque bolts.
It seems that the actual pivot bearing needs to be disassembled and checked. It’s heavy, two people or a trans Jack to lower and check the Teflon seals and then white grease.
Take out 4 bolts and cap and lower it.
Good luck
The bearing is the bronze bushing , not roller bearings. Spread white grease all over , make sure the Teflon seals are not damaged.
Assembled, it should turn with a little effort side to side. When parked I turn mine 90 degrees to swing out of way without any problems.