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Upgrade the factory pin box on your fifth-wheel trailer to this cushioned model that dampens road shock and reduces back-and-forth chucking for a more relaxed towing experience. Unlike air bags, the internal rubber spring requires no maintenance.
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Most standard pin boxes are constructed of steel and are built with the sole purpose of connecting your fifth-wheel trailer to your tow vehicle. There is no cushioning built in, so a factory pin box doesn't do anything to provide a comfortable ride when you're hauling your fifth-wheel trailer.
This MORryde pin box, however, is built with an internal rubber spring that absorbs road shock and vibration at the connection point. So if you're driving on unpaved roads or uneven pavement, this pin box will prevent any road shock and vibration you encounter from transferring from your tow vehicle to your fifth-wheel trailer and vice versa. In other words, the rubber spring takes the brunt of the impact so you and your towing setup don't have to. And because this unit uses a rubber spring instead of an internal air bag like some other upgraded pin boxes, there's no maintenance required.
Although this pin box can tow up to 21,000 lbs, the internal rubber shear spring is optimized for trailers that range from 11,001 to 14,000 lbs. A rubber spring built for 21,000-lb trailers would be too stiff to provide any cushion for an 14,000-lb trailer, while a rubber spring built for 14,000-lb trailers would be too flexible for a 21,000-lb trailer. To get the best results from this cushioned pin box, the sweet spot is a trailer in the 11,001-lb to 14,000-lb range.
Chucking, the back-and-forth jerking movement you feel in your cab when towing, occurs most frequently during starts and stops and while making turns. A typical, factory pin box creates a rigid connection without much give. So when a harsh stop occurs, all of the trailer's forward momentum gets forced through that stiff connection, slamming the king pin in the hitch and jerking your truck around.
To combat this, glide pads are built into the MORryde pin box that allow the skid plate to shift up to 3" forward and backward and 1-1/2" side to side to compensate for some of that violent motion so that you don't have to feel it in your cab.
This MORryde pin box is a direct replacement for your existing Lippert Rhino pin box, so the installation is very straightforward. After removing your old pin box, the MORryde can be mounted into place using the same hardware and bolt holes used by the factory pin box.
Because of the weight of the unit, you'll want a couple of friends to help you lift it into place during installation. Once the hardware is securely bolted down, you'll be ready to go.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (7 Customer Reviews)
Upgrade the factory pin box on your fifth-wheel trailer to this cushioned model that dampens road shock and reduces back-and-forth chucking for a more relaxed towing experience. Unlike air bags, the internal rubber spring requires no maintenance.I received my order in a timely manner. Three or four days after submitting it. It was delivered by truck in a sturdy box strapped on a pallet. No damage to the box or contents. Installation was a breeze. Fitmant was perfect. Upon test driving after installation I was happy with the performance of the rubber pin box. Works as advertised.
This pin boxed help the jerking motion back and forth about 80%. That's pretty good in my eyes. Service was great shipping not too bad easy install a little heavy takes two people. Much better than the rhino pin box
Has definitely made a difference from the original pin box that was on. Feels alot smoother during travel, especially when braking and accelerating. Customer service is great in answering any questions during install. Thanks etrailer!!
All was great except i was missing a bolt. Had all the washers to mount it and the nuts for them. Not a big deal, went and bought a bolt and put it together. Appreciate the quick delivery on it since I am hitting the road this weekend with it.
I love this pin box. Its eliminated 99% of the chucking and the stop/starts are now smooth as silk. MORryde quality is superb as usual. Thanks to etrailer rep Paul, ordering was easy and delivered in four business days.
Total miles on new pin box-870 miles.
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Daniel
2/22/2024
Still loving it. No issues to report.