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DL N K · 02-01-2007, 07:03 AM

I emailed Airborne a similar question a couple of weeks back.
The pinbox is fixed at the truck hitch and has a 20" arm that projects rearward and becomes the pivot point for the trailer to turn.
I asked what kind of twisting forces the hitch would impose on the TV and/or the trailer.
Here's their answer:

"The 5th Airborne Sidewinder will be available in February, and yes I think you should consider it for your turn problem. Yes, the pivot is permanently relocated on the Sidewinder. The stress is still placed on the hitch, there is no twisting movement on the trailer frame. Please let me know if I haven’t answered all your questions."

The Sidewinder moves the pivot the same as the 5th Airborne Sidwinder.

I am really leary of the Sidewinder. IMO, When you add a 20" arm, I don't see any way that it cannot increase twisting moment. Think about how a person uses a "cheater bar" on a breaker bar/lug wrench to increase the amount of applied force to break wheel lugs or bolts loose?? As I said, that's just my .02C worth.

02-01-2007, 07:03 AM	#3
DL N K Montana Fan Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hernando Posts: 127 M.O.C. #2888	I emailed Airborne a similar question a couple of weeks back. The pinbox is fixed at the truck hitch and has a 20" arm that projects rearward and becomes the pivot point for the trailer to turn. I asked what kind of twisting forces the hitch would impose on the TV and/or the trailer. Here's their answer: "The 5th Airborne Sidewinder will be available in February, and yes I think you should consider it for your turn problem. Yes, the pivot is permanently relocated on the Sidewinder. The stress is still placed on the hitch, there is no twisting movement on the trailer frame. Please let me know if I haven’t answered all your questions." The Sidewinder moves the pivot the same as the 5th Airborne Sidwinder. I am really leary of the Sidewinder. IMO, When you add a 20" arm, I don't see any way that it cannot increase twisting moment. Think about how a person uses a "cheater bar" on a breaker bar/lug wrench to increase the amount of applied force to break wheel lugs or bolts loose?? As I said, that's just my .02C worth.