Reese 5AS16K 5TH AIRBORNE SIDEWINDER - Manual (Page 3)

Installation Instructions
5 th Airborne Sidewinder
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.
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Sheet 3 of 13 5AS16KIN 11-8-11 Rev. E
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05
GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER – CON’T
Figure 6
Figure 5
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.
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.
CAUTION:
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
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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:
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Check that the truck transmission is in park
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Check that the emergency brake is set
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Block in front of and behind all trailer tires
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Check that the trailer landing gear are resting on firm ground
WARNING:
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Cequent Performance Products does not recommend the use of a Sidewinder ™, 5 th Airborne Sidewinder™, or
Revolution TM with the following:
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Curt Q5 Fifth Wheel Hitch,
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PullRite Super Glide

Reese Trail Boss 5 th Wheel Head.
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B&W 5 th Wheel Hitches
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Colibert 208BW

Hi-Rise (Draw-Tite #9480 Bulldog #9481)
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Any other 5 th wheel adaptor that connects to a goose ball
 Do not use a lube plate with Sidewinder™ & 5 th Airborne Sidewinder™