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Turret Shown Assembled With Arm
Note: These Instructions Are Only For Installation Of Turret Into Wing Sets.
You Should Refer To The Installation Instructions For Your Sidewinder Arm.
Equipment Required:
Fastener Kit: 61302F
Wrenches: 15/16"
Drill Bits: Not Required
Torque Wrench
j
Qty. (1)
Turret 61302 (Formally ST300)
k
Qty. (1)
Upper Wear Plate
l
Qty. (1)
Bushing
m
Qty. (1)
Hardware Kit
INDEX
1. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING WING SET
2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Figure 2
Trailer Forward
Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury!
2009, 2014 Cequent Performance Products, Inc - Printed in Mexico
Installation Instructions
Sidewinder
TM
DEALER/INSTALLER:
(1) Provide this Manual to end user
END USER:
(1) Read and follow this Manual for Sidewinder Turret Installation.
(2) Save this Manual for Future Reference.
(3) For Sidewinder Arm Installations, Refer to Arm Installation Manuals.
(4) Pass on copies of Manual to any other users or owner.
Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer's Rating,
Max Gross
Trailer WT (LB)
16,000 LB
P. 1-2
P. 2
P. 3
Matching Wing Sets
WARNING:
Sheet 1 of 3
Turret
Trailer Manufacturer's Rating or
Figure 1
2
4
1
For Wing Set Make and Model Numbers:
Venture CJ13515
Venture CJ13517
Venture CJ20517
M-Tec RVPN1409 (Note Rating)
Use The Bolt Hole Locations Noted By The "A"
The pattern is a 8" horizontal & a 1 1/2" vertical
61302IN
Part Number:
61302
Max Pin
WT (LB)
3,200 LB
3
5-28-14
Rev. C
Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05

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  • Page 1 Part Number: Installation Instructions 61302 Sidewinder Turret DEALER/INSTALLER: (1) Provide this Manual to end user END USER: (1) Read and follow this Manual for Sidewinder Turret Installation. (2) Save this Manual for Future Reference. (3) For Sidewinder Arm Installations, Refer to Arm Installation Manuals. (4) Pass on copies of Manual to any other users or owner.
  • Page 2 Installation Instructions Sidewinder Turret Matching Wing Sets Figure 3 For Wing Set Make and Model Numbers: Dexter 221-0033-00 Dexter 221-0031-00 Use The Bolt Hole Locations Noted By The “B” The pattern is a 7” horizontal & a 1 1/2” vertical Trailer Forward Typical Bolting Hardware Kit Contains:...
  • Page 3 Installation Instructions Sidewinder Turret NOTES: LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 1. Limited Lifetime Warranty (“Warranty”). Cequent Performance Products, Inc. (“We” or “Us”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser only (“You”) that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship for a period of lifetime ownership, ordinary wear and tear excepted;...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installation Instructions 16K Sidewinder Part Numbers: SW16K DEALER/INSTALLER: (1) Provide this Manual to end user END USER: (1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use Sidewinder. (2) Save this Manual for Future Reference. PIN BOX SHOWN ASSEMBLED (3) Pass on copies of Manual to any other users or owner. Equipment Required: Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating, Fastener Kit: ST100F...
  • Page 5: Qty. (2) 3/4" Conical Washer** 2 2 2

    Installation Instructions 16K 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).
  • Page 6: Qty. (1) Upper Wear Disc 3 3 3

    WARNING: Check Compatibility of Your 5 Wheel Hitch With The Sidewinder or 5 Airborne Sidewinder For Reese Compatibility Information Visit our Website at: www.reeseprod.com Refer to the specific product page for Sidewinder or 5 Airborne Sidewinder for up to date 5 Wheel Hitch Compatibility.
  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    Installation Instructions 16K 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.
  • Page 8 Installation Instructions 16K Sidewinder ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – CON’T 8. Before attempting to fully tighten the (4) 5/8-11 cap bolts, it is necessary to check that the upper wear disc is properly positioned. Refer to the figures below (figure 13). Note: Pivot tube is only expected to exceed height of tube in turret Upper Wear Disc Must Seat Around the...
  • Page 9: Operation Instructions

    Installation Instructions 16K Sidewinder ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – CON’T 10. Install the Sidewinder inside the mounting wings (Figure 15). Cequent Performance Products recommends replacing the mounting bolts, nuts, and lock washers with the same size & grade as the bolts removed from the original pin box. Torque all bolts to the proper value listed in table 1.
  • Page 10: Wedge Adjustment/Selection

    Hitch Select Series, Pro Series, Husky & Hitch Signature Series, Elite Series, & similar style fifth wheel heads. Select Plus, Reese Titan 16K & 20K, B&W and similar style fifth wheels. Relief Must Face Down for these applications in order to clear the jaw.
  • Page 11 Installation Instructions 16K Sidewinder Activating the Sidewinder Feature Cont.: 3. Install the universal wedge into the position for Sidewinder feature activation (figure 19) , in the proper orientation for your fifth wheel. The bolts will not be fully tightened at this time. Only tighten the (2) 5/8-11 X 1 3/4”...
  • Page 12: Hitching Procedure

    Installation Instructions 16K Sidewinder HITCHING PROCEDURE: IMPORTANT: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFE HITCHING AND UNHITCHING OPERATIONS. DO NOT RELY ON OTHERS TO PERFORM THESE DUTIES. YOU MUST PERSONALLY MAKE SURE THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE PERFORMED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER! WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions 16K Sidewinder 7. With: •All trailer wheels still firmly blocked in front and behind each tire, and •Truck stationary with the emergency brake on, and •Trailer landing gear still resting on firm ground and supporting trailer weight; and •Truck stationary and with emergency brake on: Connect electrical cable between truck and trailer, connect breakaway switch cable from pin box to a permanent part of truck, and raise tailgate of truck.
  • Page 14: Before Each Trip

    Installation Instructions 16K Sidewinder BEFORE EACH TRIP: 1. CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT: Check the condition of all of your towing equipment and keep it in top condition. 2. Check that the torque of the (4) cap bolts is 45 ft-lbs, refer to figure 14 in this manual. 3.
  • Page 15: Notes

    Installation Instructions Part Number Purchased: 16K Sidewinder Place of Purchase: Date of Purchase: Part Manufactured Date (located on driver-side sticker): NOTES: LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 1. Limited Lifetime Warranty (“Warranty”). Cequent Performance Products, Inc. (“We” or “Us”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser only (“You”) that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship for a period of lifetime of ownership, ordinary wear and tear excepted;...

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