Acceptable movement of Sidewinder at hitch?
In process of purchasing used truck and 5ver with already installed Sidewinder using 16k Reese hitch. I noticed during the test drive that the Sidewinder pivots at least 10 to 15 degrees at the hitch ...
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ALL movement/pivoting is done at turret.
Wedge stops any movement at king pin.
Wedge MUST be properly adjusted for hitch being used
When hitching up wedge bolts are loose.then wedge is tapped as far forward as it will go then bolts tightened (150 #/ft torque)
Wedge goes on differently depending on which hitch.
That wedge needs adjustment or it is not flipped the correct way for that particular hitch
Wedge stops any movement at king pin.
Wedge MUST be properly adjusted for hitch being used
When hitching up wedge bolts are loose.then wedge is tapped as far forward as it will go then bolts tightened (150 #/ft torque)
Wedge goes on differently depending on which hitch.
That wedge needs adjustment or it is not flipped the correct way for that particular hitch
