Expert Answers about Chevrolet Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Can A Fifth Wheel Be Used With An Inverted Fifth Wheel On A Trailer Using A Fabricated Dual King Pin
- This is the first time I have heard of the issue you are describing. It sounds like there is an inverted fifth wheel hitch on the trailer you are trying to deal with.
The best solution I could recommend would be to remove the inverted fifth wheel on the trailer and install a king pin like part # 337KP20050.
I am not certain about the legality of the dual fifth wheel hitches being used with a fabricated dual king pin. You will need to check with the Department of Transportation in the...
view full answer... - Sidewinder as Replacement for Fifth Wheel Trailer King Pin
- The Sidewinder replaces the pin box which also includes the king pin. The Sidewinder is an extended pin box, but it gains the extension not just by being longer in length. The Sidewinder relocates the pivot point between the hitch and the trailer from where the king pin locks into the hitch to the point where the pin box attaches to the trailer. The king pin will no longer rotate in the hitch jaws.
This relocation will gain you an additional 22 inches of clearance between the front of the...
view full answer... - How To Identify Fifth Wheel Bolt Pattern on a Keystone Raptor 5th Wheel RV
- There is not a cross reference for 5th Wheel RV's that allows me to look up what pin box you have on your Keystone Raptor. To replace your pin box you need to know what bolt pattern you have, this is expressed as a 4 digit number. Please look on the currently installed pin box for identification markings/stickers to discover what pin box you currently have. Note the linked article that will step you through how to measure the bolt pattern if there are no identifying markings to determine...
view full answer... - Adapter To Be Able To Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer Behind 2017 GMC 2500 With Curt Gooseneck Hitch
- To get extra clearance towing your fifth wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch in your truck is to use an adapter like part # CAB-C5GX1216. This adapter bolts to your fifth wheel king pin and connects to the gooseneck ball.
Another option is to swap out your pin box and use a Goose Box. You just need to know what the make and model of your king pin is. Then check out the attached link for the Goose Boxes we offer. Or you can let me know what pin box you have and I will make a recommendation...
view full answer... - Recommendations to Assist with Aligning a 5th Wheel Hitch and Trailer King Pin
- The # KSC088 K-Source backup mirror would work for aligning your fifth-wheel hitch and king pin, but this mirror will only allow you to see a field up to 6' behind the mirror. If your truck has a long bed, you would not be able to see the king pin until you backed up enough to get it into the field of vision for the mirror.
The Swift Hitch wireless backup camera # 04928 would work great for aligning your trailer and fifth-wheel hitch. You can mount the camera on any metal surface in...
view full answer... - Chucking Experienced With 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter
- The attachment point between the fifth wheel king pin and the Ranch Hitch adapter is very tight. Threaded collars attach to the king pin, then the black adapter base threads onto the collars. The upper flange on the black adapter will actually bolt to the underside of the fifth wheel pin box. There will be no movement there.
Any movement or chucking will be experienced at the point where the adapter attaches to the gooseneck ball. The chucking would be about what you would experience with...
view full answer... - How To Determine What Pin Box Is Installed On 2004 Keystone Laredo Fifth Wheel Trailer
- In order to find the correct pin box replacement for your 2004 Keystone Laredo fifth wheel trailer you will need to know which pin box model you have on your trailer.
Most king pins will have the pinbox number listed on a sticker or it will be stamped on the king pin itself. If you still cannot find it you will need to call the trailer manufacturer with the vin number so they can provide you with the pin box information.
I have attached a link that shows how you can measure your pin...
view full answer... - Can Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter CAB-C5G Be Removed to Reuse the King Pin
- Yes, the # CAB-C5G fifth-wheel to gooseneck adapter by Convert-A-Ball attaches to the trailer king pin with set bolts, so it could certainly be removed if needed. The adapter does have holes for a semi-permanent bolt-on installation, but it is not mandatory to use these on the # CAB-C5G model which does not have an offset.
The # CAB-C5GX1216 adapter with a 7-1/2 inch offset would be used in short bed trucks. Due to the different leverage caused by the offset, it is necessary to bolt...
view full answer... - How To Determine What Sidewinder Will Replace 2012 Heartland Express Pin Box
- The best way to find out if the Sidewinder, part # RP34FR will fit your Heartland Express is to have the part number of the king pin you have installed. If the numbers are not visible and if it is the original king pin, you may be able to use the VIN of the trailer and check with the retailer who sold it. They would have a list of all the components that were installed on the trailer.
If that doesn't work you can use the attached helpful article and measure the pin box you have to determine...
view full answer... - Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch And Companion For Flatbed Truck
- It sounds like you are looking for the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks, part # BWGNRK1500. This hitch requires welding for installation, and is designed for 1/8 inch floor plates. The hitch plate measures 6 inches x 8 inches. You can check out the attached installation instructions to make sure the mounting location for this hitch doesn't interfere with anything under the bed of your truck.
The fifth wheel hitch that will work with the # BWGNRK1500...
view full answer... - Use of 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Hitch
- The purpose of the wedge is that it prevents the king pin on the pin box from rotating in the jaws of the 5th wheel hitch. When towing with a standard king pin, the fifth wheel trailer turns or pivots where the king pin is connected to the hitch. With the sidewinder, the truck and trailer are prevented from pivoting at the hitch. Instead the pivot point is located closer to the tailgate, creating much more space in between the truck cab and trailer on sharp turns.
The 5th Airborne Custom...
view full answer... - Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch When Double Jaw Wrapped Around King Pin What is the Maximum Allowable Gap
- I have confirmed with my contacts at Reese and the double jaws that secure the kingpin in-place on the Pro-Series PS30119 are elliptical in shape. Due to this elliptical shape the jaws will not completely close around the pin when hooked up to the trailer and a small gap is common.
A gap of approximately 1/8 of an inch is well within in tolerance limits. Unfortunately my contact could not supply any additional gap measurements that indicate if the hitch was out of tolerance. If you have...
view full answer... - Theft Prevention Recommendations for a 5th Wheel Trailer
- You could remove your breakaway switch pin while your trailer is in storage, however, a determined thief will get what they want in the end. If he went through the trouble to break in and attempt steal your trailer, it would not be a problem for him to simply cut the wires from the breakaway switch. Cutting the wires from the breakaway switch would be fast and easy.
Another factor to consider is that the battery will only last for a short time and it will drain completely. Leaving the...
view full answer... - Maintenance Instructions For A TrailAir Kingpin
- I took a look at the installation instructions for a Trailair pin box and this is what is listed as the maintenance for the pin box.
MAINTENANCE:
1. For ease of hookup; frequently lubricate the skid plate surface and the back side of the king pin.
2. Keep pin-box hitch painted to prevent rust and maintain a good appearance. (Do Not paint over labels)
view full answer... - What Size Lube Plate for B and W Patriot 16K 5th Wheel Hitch
- We offer both 10-inch and 12-inch fifth wheel lube plates. The 10-inch diameter is part # RP83002 and the 12-inch is part # RP83001. My contact at B and W indicated either size is acceptable.
The best way to check for ideal fit is to measure out from the bottom center of the king pin half the plate diameters (5 and 6 inches). These are the points where the edges of the 10-inch and 12-inch plates will reach when fitted to the king pin.
If the edges of the 12-inch plate will stick out...
view full answer... - Will The Pivoting Head Of The Curt A30 5th Wheel Hitch Cause Issues When Towing A Car Hauler Trailer
- The side to side pivoting of the Curt A30 # C66HR head is to help with coupling to the king pin of the trailer and slightly help with ride quality since it has built in rubber dampeners. This should not cause any issues while hauling your Shipshe car hauler trailer.
view full answer... - Can Reese Sidewinder Replace Lippert Rota-Flex Pin Box
- You can absolutely remove your Rota-Flex pin box and replace it with a Reese Sidewinder without any issue. It will work superbly on your standard bed F-350 and allow you to go from a sliding hitch to a fixed hitch.
The pros are the convenience the Sidewinder offers, being able to go to that lighter fixed hitch and not having to use the slider function of a hitch. The only con is the Sidewinder doesn't have the rubber compound in the front of the pin box to absorb as much road shock as...
view full answer... - What is the Function of 5th Airborne Custom Wedge SWW-04 When Using a Husky/Valley Fifth-Wheel
- The # SWW-04 custom wedge would be necessary if you plan on using a 5th Airborne sidewinder along with your Husky or Valley fifth-wheel hitch. The wedge prevents the king pin on the sidewinder from rotating in the jaws of the hitch.
The wedge is necessary to prevent rotation at the hitch, because the sidewinder units are designed to move the pivot point for the trailer back, offering better clearance.
If you do need a sidewinder, I would be glad to suggest the correct fit for your trailer...
view full answer... - Purpose of Nut and Bolt on Front of Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch
- I'm unsure of which bolt and lock nut you're speaking of. If you're speaking of the bolt directly under where the king pin would ender the head of the hitch, that bolt is used to join the fifth wheel's head to the leg cross member. Please let me know if you're talking about a different bolt.
view full answer... - Does Adjusting B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch Affect Towing Performance on 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500
- You have made a good decision thinking about using the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255 on your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 and the ability to adjust it front-to-back will not affect its towing characteristics.
This hitch adjusts to give you optimal positioning to make turns, and there is actually a formula you can use to help you determine if you can make a full 90 degree turn, which you an see below. It is recommended that you have at least 4 inches of clearance in order...
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