Expert Answers about Dutchmen Aerolite Fifth Wheel

• Replacing A Venture CJ13517 Pin Box
• Your 5th wheel is equipped with a Venture CJ13517 pin box, and I'm sorry to say that there is not a compatible Gen-Y Goose Box model. So your best bet will be to continue to use your B&W Companion hitch. If you want to replace your pin box, we do have the Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel King Pin # UF35-946219. This will be a nice upgrade from the current pin box, as it offers the cushion and shock absorption of an air bag.
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• Adding Disc brakes To A Fifth Wheel With 7K Axles With 6 on 5-1/2" Bolt Pattern
• We do recommend switching over to an 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern when adding disc brakes to a 7K axle. All of the 6 lug disc brake kits are going to be rated for 6K and under. For a full disc brake conversion I recommend the Hydrastar Conversion Kit # HSE7K-T1. This is a complete kit, so you get everything you will need to convert your 7K electric brake axles over to disc. This uses the # 25580 and # 14125A bearings which are basically standard for 7K axles. The only thing you will need...
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