Sidewinder 5th Airborne

I think you can lock a super glide if that makes a difference. if not the pullrite super fifth or the reese elite.

Keep in mind the Sidewinder moves the pivot point behind the axle, so you lose the stability advantage of a fifth wheel.

I have the superglide with an Airborne. As long as you have the right adapter for the king-pin box it should not be an issue.

Yes, you can only hitch/unhitch within +/- 16 (?) degrees of center line. While I did (once) hitch the old RBW at 90, it was an unusual situation ( I had gotten parked in, while un-hitched)

hammer21661 wrote:
I think you can lock a super glide if that makes a difference.....

Not that I can recall, and I can't quickly think of a way you could.

just talked to Pullrite....have to use capture plate. Guess I could get Pullrite and add airborne kingpin down the road.

Do you have to be in a straight line when hooking up or unhooking?

I dont think the Superglide requires a straight line hookup but the TV must be within about 15º to the 5th wheel.

Most of the better hitches have the side/side pivot and are vertically adjustable.

Im sure I would not mix a Superglide with a Sidewinder.

Hitch links:
http://gotnarcosis.com/brucewittmeier/technical/FifthWheelHitchComments.html

You can be +/-16 degrees to hitch/Unhitch in a conventional manner. You can hitch/unhitch at more severe angles by lifting the hitch plate over the saddle and pinning/unpinning the hitch plate from the saddle.

But regardles of angle, the pin must be centralized to the receiver. If off too far (left to right) hitching can be a problem.

But the angular spec is not a big deal at all. And in fact is better for the trailer anyway. Hitching at a severe angle can put a heavy side load impact on the elevator legs. That is never a good idea. As it can cause damage to the elevator legs. A straight on hitch is much better because the thrust is in alignment with the wheel chocks.

wittmeba wrote:
I dont think the Superglide requires a straight line hookup but the TV must be within about 15º to the 5th wheel.

Most of the better hitches have the side/side pivot and are vertically adjustable.

Im sure I would not mix a Superglide with a Sidewinder.

Hitch links:
http://gotnarcosis.com/brucewittmeier/technical/FifthWheelHitchComments.html

Would not use the sidewinder but the Airborne Kingpin box with the Superglide.

One reason is $$$. Seems like a waste.

Im not one in favor of the Sidewinder pinbox due to the 22" extension from the kingpin point in the hitch to the turret where the 5th pivots.

Additionally you have to block the Superglide from sliding.

There is about a 2.5" difference in the height of the Sidewinder due to the long extension. If you wanted to tow this 5th wheel with another vehicle you may need to make some height adjustments.

wittmeba wrote:
One reason is $$$. Seems like a waste.

Im not one in favor of the Sidewinder pinbox due to the 22" extension from the kingpin point in the hitch to the turret where the 5th pivots.

Additionally you have to block the Superglide from sliding.

At least someone sees that like me the side winder part.

p.s. i thought you could lock it so it wouldn't slide.