Reese 5AS16K User Manual
Installation Instructions
Part Numbers:
5AS16K
5th Airborne Sidewinder
DEALER/INSTALLER:
(1) Provide this Manual to end user
END USER:
(1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use this product.
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PIN BOX SHOWN ASSEMBLED
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating,
Equipment Required:
Wrenches: 15/16”, 3/4”, 9/16” &
Trailer WT (LB)
TORQUE WRENCH
Qty. (1) Air Spring
1
Qty. (1) Air Line Fill
2
Qty. (2) Shock Bolt (1/2-13 X 3.75”)
3
Qty. (2) ½-13 Nylon Lock Nut
4
Qty. (1) Shock
5
6
Qty. (2)
7
Qty. (2)
8
Qty. (2)
9
Qty. (1)
Qty. (2) Special Washer
10
11
Qty. (2) Star Washer
Qty. (2) ½ -13 x 1.25 GR 5 Bolt
12
Qty. (2) 3/8” Flat Washer
13
14 Qty. (1) Universal Wedge*
15 Qty. (2) 5/8 Lock Washer
16 Qty. (2) Bolt, 5/8 – 11 x 1 ¾ Grd. 5 Hex Head
17 Qty. (1) Wear Plate
18 Qty. (1) Top Cap Plate
3/8-16 x 1 GR5 Bolt
3/8” Conical Washer
3/8-16x1.5 GR5 Bolt
Pivot Shaft
INDEX
1. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER P. 2
2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS P. 4
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS P. 6
4. HITCHING PROCEDURE P. 9
5. PULL TEST P. 10
6. ADJUSTING THE AIR SPRING P. 11
7. UNHOOKING PROCEDURE P. 12
8. 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P. 13
Trailer Manufacturer’s Rating or
Max Gross
Max Pin
WT (LB)
16,000 LB 3,200 LB
18
17
4
6
7
9
1
10
11
2
*Custom Wedges are available for most fifth wheel hitch applications,
to order a custom wedge kit, see your RV Dealer or contact CPP
Technical Service: 1-888-521-0510
3
14*
15
16
12
5
13
8
Figure 1
Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury!
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WARNING:
Sheet 1 of 13 5AS16KIN 11-8-11 Rev. E
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Installation Instructions
5th Airborne Sidewinder
GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER
WARNING:
Failure to check and follow tow ratings could result in tow vehicle damage or truck
and trailer separation while towing.
Trailer and its contents together must not exceed truck, hitch and/or trailer tow ratings.
Towing vehicle must have a manufacturer’s rated towing capacity equal to or greater than
the gross trailer weight (dry weight of the trailer plus payload of the trailer). (See Fig. 2)
Gross weight of trailer must not exceed 16,000 pounds for this product.
King pin weight must not exceed 3,200 pounds (See Fig. 3). If in doubt have king pin weight
measured by qualified facility.
1. Check Tow Ratings:
Vehicle Tow Rating: ________________.
16K Sidewinder Pin Box Rating:________________.
Gross Trailer Weight (Figure 2):________________.
*Trailer weight should be the lowest of these recorded ratings for safe towing conditions.
2. The Sidewinder™ pin box is designed for a maximum of 20% Gross Trailer Weight on the pin (Pin Weight). See Fig. 3
20% MAX. GROSS
TRAILER WEIGHT
(PIN WEIGHT)
3. Trucks & RV Trailers come in many different configurations; Installations of 5th Wheel Hitches often vary by installer, it is
necessary to check the clearances in figures 4 & 5 before hook up and towing with Sidewinder™.
16,000 lbs.
80% GROSS
TRAILER WEIGHT
FACTORY TRAILER + FULL
WATER TANKS + CARGO, ETC.
= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT
Figure 3
Figure 2
Measure Distance “A”: From Center of Sidewinder™ pivot to farthest point on coach front cap.
Measure Distance “X”: From King Pin to the rear of the truck cab.
If Distance “X” + 24” is Greater Than Distance “A” Towing up to 90º or More is possible.
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Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Installation Instructions
5th Airborne Sidewinder
GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER – CON’T
Figure 5
CAUTION: A minimum clearance between the bumper and trailer (Measured at the same height) of 2 ft. is
recommended. Due to Vehicle and RV Trailer variations; it is necessary to check this clearance. If the clearance is
less than the minimum, this can be done after installation by making a slow turn, in a controlled driving environment
(i.e. closed parking lot, grass field, etc.) with the aid of an observer to watch for interference.
4. The Height of the hitch and pin box should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow
approximately 6 in. clearance between the top of the bed and the underside of the front of the trailer for pitch and yaw
of the trailer (See Figure 6). For off-road use allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer.
Figure 6
CAUTION:
The Measurements in figures 4, 5 & 6 are guidelines, If your measurements are close to these numbers, re-check clearances.
If vehicle and/or trailer has any added bed vanity accessories (i.e. fairings, air dams, ground effects, bed rails, etc.)
additional dimensioning and clearance checks have to be made. CPP is not responsible for damage incurred due to
disregarding these clearance checks.
WARNING:
Cequent Performance Products does not recommend the use of a Sidewinder™, 5th Airborne Sidewinder™, or
RevolutionTM with the following:
Curt Q5 Fifth Wheel Hitch,
PullRite Super Glide
Reese Trail Boss 5th Wheel Head.
B&W 5th Wheel Hitches
Colibert 208BW
Hi-Rise (Draw-Tite #9480 Bulldog #9481)
Any other 5th wheel adaptor that connects to a goose ball
Do not use a lube plate with Sidewinder™ & 5th Airborne Sidewinder™
WARNING:
Avoid putting any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer. Unexpected or
accidental movement of the truck or the trailer can cause serious injury or death
If you must place any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer you MUST
perform ALL of the following steps:
Check that the truck transmission is in park
Check that the emergency brake is set
Block in front of and behind all trailer tires
Check that the trailer landing gear are resting on firm ground
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Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
Installation Instructions
5th Airborne Sidewinder
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – For Pre-Assembled OEM Models use this section as a point of reference.
1. Before removing the original pin box, take note of the number of bolts used attaching the existing pin box to the
mounting wing set. Cequent Performance Products recommends using at least the same number of bolts upon
installation as removed from the original pin box. (Figure 7)
Mounting Wing Set
2. Check all boxes for all components listed in figure 1.
3. Remove the existing pin box, taking care to remove any necessary wiring and/or break away switch if attached to the
pin box. (If removed, the break away switch must be reinstalled after installation is complete) Make sure it is mounted
in a location that will not affect the wiring when the Sidewinder is rotated up to 90 degrees.
4. Install the turret inside the mounting wings (Figure 8). You may want to refer to the installation instructions for the
turret at this time. It will help match turret to wing set and explain hardware installation.
Special Note:
You may want to put Sidewinder Arm and Turret together first and then lift the entire assembly into the wing sets.
Refer to Figures 10-17 If this method is used make sure you have enough help to lift unit and install hardware.
Figure 7
Table 1
Lowest Point on Wings
Bottom of Turret
Figure 8
Note: Installing the front bolts first may ease alignment.
CAUTION: The bottom of the turret must extend below the lowest point on the wings to allow the arm to clear during pivot. (Figure 9)
5. Install pivot bushing into the turret as shown in figure 10. Applying white lithium grease to the inner tube of the turret may
ease assembly. Install wear plate onto sidewinder arm (Figure 11), be sure to place the chamfer facing down
(Figure 12). Apply white lithium grease to the surfaces shown in figure 13, be sure to coat the entire surface.
Figure 11
Apply White
Lithium Grease
Figure 9
The chamfer on the wear plate Must face down as shown
Figure 10 Figure 12
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Figure 13
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