Expert Answers about Fifth Wheel King Pin
- What Reese Sidewinder Do I Need For a 2013 Keystone Montana 338DB 5TH Wheel With 1716 Pin Box?
- The Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin # RP77FR will fit your 2013 Keystone Montana High Country 338DB with the 1716 pin box. This includes the correct spacer kit to fit your Montana.
With either of these you will want to ensure that your 5th wheel hitch is compatible with the pin box. You cannot use a Curt Q or A Series fifth-wheel hitch, PullRite SuperGlide fifth-wheel hitch, Reese Trail Boss fifth-wheel hitch, B&W Companion fifth-wheel hitch that mounts in the Turnoverball gooseneck...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch And Pin Box For A 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 5.5' Bed MagneRide
- Since your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with MagneRide suspension has a 5-1/2' bed you'll have to use a sidewinder pin box to help prevent the nose of your 5th wheel from coming into contact with the cab of your truck. Pin boxes have specific bolt patterns so you'll have to know what model pin box your 5th wheel currently has on it. For example, the Reese # RP34FR will fit a Lippert 1621 pin box bolt pattern.
Because of your MagneRide suspension there is only one option for the rails and...
view full answer... - How To Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer w/ a 2020 Ram 2500 w/ Factory Puck System and a RamBox
- I have a solution for you but in order to tow a fifth wheel trailer using your 2020 Ram 2500 with 6-1/2 Foot Bed, OEM Prep Pkg, and RamBox you will need to use a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder which will be specific to the trailer. There isn't enough clearance with the Rambox's so you will need to have the rotating point be higher up at the pin box.
If your trailer uses a Lippert 1716 then the correct Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret is item # RP77FR....
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Rail Kit For A 2020 Ford F-250 King Ranch
- For a fifth wheel bracket kit for your 2020 Ford F-250 kind ranch you will want the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit # C99BR. This will include all of the below bed brackets and hardware. If you already have your hitch and rails on the way, this will be everything you need.
view full answer... - Can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch Work with Lippert Cushioned Pin Box
- Hey Diane, so the Demco Autoslide part # DM8550024 that fits the OEM pucks of your 2017 Ford F-250 can be used with the Lippert cushioned pin boxes like what you have installed on your 5th wheel.
view full answer... - Does a 5th Wheel Hitch Have to Mount Directly Above the Rear Axle?
- Yes, it does! The center of the king pin of a 5th wheel trailer needs to be centered over the rear axle. If you had the hitch and the pin weight behind the rear axle you would unload the front axle and make braking and handling dangerous.
The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball item # DM8550046, you were looking at, is designed for flat bed trucks with recessed wells. The top of the gooseneck ball must be 13/16" or closer to the top of the truck bed...
view full answer... - Best 5th Wheel Hitch for a Sidewinder Pin Box
- The best 5th wheel hitch for your 2021 Chevy Silverado short bed truck with the OEM prep package is going to be the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package item # BWRVK3710. B&W makes the best hitches in the towing business. The Companion will drop right down into your Chevy's puck system for easy install and removal. The 1" thick dual jaws provide 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact that ensures less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws.
To use this...
view full answer... - Where To Install Rails In Truck Bed Of A 1996 Dodge Ram Short Bed
- Hello Avis. When installing fifth wheel rails in the bed of a 1996 Ram short bed, the rails will be installed so that the fifth wheel hitch head is centered over the rear axle. It is recommended that the King pin be centered over the rear axle, or it can be up to 3" ahead towards the cab of the truck. I have included a screenshot from the instructions to illustrate this.
I have also included links below with the instructions for the B&W Rail Kit # BWRVR3200 and the Demco Rail Kit # DM8552009-71...
view full answer... - Would A Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Or Rotating Pin Box Be Better For A 2021 Ram 2500 6-1/2' Bed
- Hey Connor,
A typical sliding 5th wheel hitch is going to give you 12-14" of travel for extra turning clearance while a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder will move the pivot point of the trailer back 22". Rotating pin boxes give you the best chance of making a 90 degree turn without the nose of the trailer hitting the cab of the truck. With a rotating pin box you won't have to get out of the truck at each tight turn to move the hitch into the maneuvering position and then again...
view full answer... - Will The Demco Recon With Slider Work With A Curt Turning Point Pin Box
- The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # DM57YV has a sliding function so you would not want to use this in conjunction with the pivoting function of the Curt Turning Point. If you lock out the pin box by inserting the two bolts in the back and transition it back to a standard pin box then you could use the slider function on the # DM57YV.
The # DM57YV only gives you 14" of turning clearance, whereas the Curt Turning Point will give you 22" so I highly recommend not going with the...
view full answer... - Will Hi-Rise Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter Work With Above-Bed Gooseneck Hitch
- There is a solution for you to use a gooseneck-to-5th wheel adapter, but the Hi-Rise Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter is only designed to be used with an underbed gooseneck hitch.
Due to that I recommend the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 which only requires you to have a 2-5/16" gooseneck ball, which it will install on.
The Recon has a 21,000 lb capacity, is lightweight which makes it very easy to handle and uses a single-piece jaw with...
view full answer... - Comparing Curt Q24, Curt Q25 and Curt A25 Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ford F-350 With Factory Pucks
- Realistically the Curt Q25 # C16039 fifth wheel hitches are no different and will give the same performance. Both of these hitches will fit into the puck system of your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty and have a 24,000 lb capacity. The head unit of the Q25 is rated for 25,000 lbs but the legs are rated for 24,000 lbs and the capacity needs to go by the lowest-rated component.
The Curt Q25 # C16039 is a solid wheel hitch and will do its job, but the better option is the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer...
view full answer... - King Pin Coupler Lock For A 3" Diameter King Pin
- The Ultra-Fab 5th Wheel King Pin Lock # UF48-979008 might be just what you're looking for. It has a 3-1/4" diameter and uses a padlock to secure the king pin. If you could provide a picture and some dimensions on your king pin I'd be happy to take another look and see if there's something a bit more specific for your setup.
view full answer... - Does The King Pin Need To Be Greased When Using A Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch
- Hey Perry,
The king pin can be greased but I recommend only using a white lithium grease # L11354 to avoid attracting dirt/debris that could gum up the jaws of your Demco Autoslide # DM8550024. This hitch has multiple points to grease so I recommend checking out the manual and following their instructions to properly grease the hitch to keep it gliding smoothly. Since this hitch prevents movement of the king pin in the jaws of the hitch greasing it would really only help protect the metal...
view full answer... - How to Determine 5th Wheel Pin Box to Switch to Gooseneck Adapter
- I think we can make things less frustrating, as there is a way to identify your pin box even if you don't have the identifying plate or sticker to tell you exactly what it is. You will need to do a bit of measuring of the bolt holes on your pin box as well as the pin box itself, but this will allow you to determine exactly what you have.
I have added a link below to a help article called "Measuring to Determine the Correct Replacement Pin Box for a 5th-Wheel Trailer" which has the exact...
view full answer... - How to Reduce Chucking w/ a Reese Revolution Pin Box
- It's the 5th wheel hitch that is responsible for chucking. A looser fitting jaw to the king pin of the pin box is the number one reason for chucking. There's not much you can do to the pin box, especially if you're wanting to keep the Reese Revolution or a comparable rotating pin box.
I recommend replacing your 5th wheel hitch with one that has a 360 degree jaw to kingpin contact. If you are using a set of 5th wheel rails in your 2017 F-250, the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item...
view full answer... - Will the AMPLock King Pin Lock Work With a Nylon Lube Plate
- Yes, the AMPLock King Pin Lock for 5th Wheel Trailers # AMP77FR will work with a nylon lube plate. The only reason this wouldn't work is if there was any adapters installed.
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch For 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty Standard/Short Bed With Standard Rails
- Hey Carrey,
We can get you a great 5th wheel hitch for your 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the standard/short 6'8" bed. Since you have a short bed a sliding hitch is what you'll need, and my favorite option that fits your standard bed rails is from Curt:
- Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider # C55DR
I really like the A20 # C55DR because it gives you a steadier, more fluid ride than other 5th wheel hitches, and is among the easiest 5th wheel hitches to use. It uses an interlocking...
view full answer... - Recommended Towing Setup for a 2009 Ford F-150 Flareside Pulling a 5th Wheel Trailer
- The only solution that you really have that will accommodate the narrow box on your 2009 Ford F-150 is changing out your current pin box for a Sidewinder. A Sidewinder pin box rotates at the turret instead of where the king pin is. This gives you an additional 22 inches of turning clearance and will keep the pin box from possibly hitting the side of your truck bed.
The Sidewinder pin box actually has the option to come with an air bag to help make the ride more smooth. Most likely you...
view full answer... - Can the Fixed Curt A20 Hitch Be Used in a Ford F-350 with a 6'9" Bed
- With the additional length in the bed of your 2022 Ford F-350 and the tapered nose of the Momentum 351M, you will more than likely be ok to use the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Ford OEM Legs # C16034 in your truck.
There is a way to figure out the clearance you have when your 5th wheel has a tapered nose. I have included the steps to do that below.
1: Go to the far edge of your trailer nose, about 1 foot up to allow for the curvature of the nose you will place a piece of tape...
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