Reese SW16K SIDEWINDER - Manual (Page 2)

Installation Instructions
16K Sidewinder TM
Rev. A 02-11-09 SW16KIN Sheet 2 of 12 z 2009 Cequent Performance Products
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
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.
GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER
1. Check Tow Ratings:
Vehicle Tow Rating: ________________.
16K Sidewinder Pin Box Rating:________________.
Gross Trailer Weight (Figure 2):________________.
FACTORY TRAILER + FULL
WATER TANKS + CARGO, ETC.
= GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT
16,000 lbs.
*Trailer weight should be the lowest of these recorded ratings for safe towing conditions.
Figure 2
Figure 3
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)
80% GROSS
TRAILER WEIGHT
3. Trucks & RV Trailers come in many different configurations; Installations of 5 th Wheel Hitches often vary by installer, it is
necessary to check the clearances in figures 4 & 5 before hook up and towing with Sidewinder™.
Figure 4
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.