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11-09-2013, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Oakman
By the time you spend the money for an extended pinbox like the sidewinder you might just as well buy a slider hitch. One way or the other they get your money.
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The Sidewinder is not an extended pin box.
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11-09-2013, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
The Sidewinder is not an extended pin box.
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Oops my bad, but the cost is still quite expensive. Might just as well go with a slider hitch.
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11-09-2013, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Oakman
Oops my bad, but the cost is still quite expensive. Might just as well go with a slider hitch.
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Major advantage of the Sidewinder is it's less weight and you don't have to get out to make the hitch slide or buy the more expensive automatic sliders.
And I like it as I can completely cover the bed with my tonneau cover while towing.
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11-09-2013, 01:06 PM
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I guess I'm a little confused about how the sidewinder works. What stops the pin box from pivoting on the hitch?
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11-09-2013, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by El Camino Man
I guess I'm a little confused about how the sidewinder works. What stops the pin box from pivoting on the hitch?
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There's a wedge bolted to the pin box right behind the pin that prevents it from pivoting at the pin. The trailer pivots ON the pin box 22" back at the trailer.
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11-09-2013, 02:26 PM
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Ahha! Now that makes sense. I talked to the rv dealership I bought my rv from (and installing my hitch as part of the deal) and the service guy says it'll work with no issue? He says it'll turn without a problem. I found it hard to believe
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11-09-2013, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by El Camino Man
Ahha! Now that makes sense. I talked to the rv dealership I bought my rv from (and installing my hitch as part of the deal) and the service guy says it'll work with no issue? He says it'll turn without a problem. I found it hard to believe
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I have no doubt it will turn, just do not turn it into the back of the cab.
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11-09-2013, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by El Camino Man
Ahha! Now that makes sense. I talked to the rv dealership I bought my rv from (and installing my hitch as part of the deal) and the service guy says it'll work with no issue? He says it'll turn without a problem. I found it hard to believe
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Just wonder if the service guy also runs a collision shop specialized in cab repair. - 
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11-09-2013, 03:00 PM
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Lol! You might be right!
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11-09-2013, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
I have no doubt it will turn, just do not turn it into the back of the cab.
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With the Sidewinder you can turn over 90° and still miss the cab on a short bed, but don't know why you would ever need to do it.
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11-09-2013, 05:22 PM
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Do you know what kind of frame you have? I have heard the sidewinder will void frame warranty if you have a lippert frame? I am going to contact lippert before I decide on sidewinder or sliding hitch.
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11-09-2013, 05:28 PM
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Mine is a 2003. The warranty expired long ago lol.
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11-09-2013, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CincyED
Do you know what kind of frame you have? I have heard the sidewinder will void frame warranty if you have a lippert frame? I am going to contact lippert before I decide on sidewinder or sliding hitch.
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It's a 2012 Flagstaff, I would imagine it's Lippert. The Sidewinder came on it from the factory as do the Rockwood's.
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11-09-2013, 05:56 PM
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Yes mine is 2011 salem with lippert frame not sure if they do something different to frame for flagstaff and rockwood with the factory revelution pin box. I just want to make sure either way before I decide. Would rather have sidewinder then a slider hitch.
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11-09-2013, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CincyED
Yes mine is 2011 salem with lippert frame not sure if they do something different to frame for flagstaff and rockwood with the factory revelution pin box. I just want to make sure either way before I decide. Would rather have sidewinder then a slider hitch.
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I wouldn't think it makes any difference, the Sidewinder is no longer than a standard pin box, it just swivels at the trailer.
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