Is Ride Quality Better Using a Flex Air Pin Box Over a 5th Airborne Pin Box

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How much ride difference between flex air and airborne ?

asked by: Gene

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The Flex Air 5th wheel trailer pin box, # LC328492, for Lippert 1621 pin boxes has an extra element to improve ride quality not found on the 5th Airborne pin boxes. In addition to the air bag and shock the skid plate can also pivot. Some movements of the trailer will therefore not be transferred to the hitch or not as severely resulting in a more enjoyable tow.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

You want your fifth wheel trailer to be as level as possible but still giving you about 6 inches between underside of the trailer and the truck's bed rails to avoid the two from coming into contact.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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There should be a sticker or plate on the pin box itself that lists the manufacturer and model of the pin box. If it is not present then there are some measurements you can take to determine the model of the pin box. I have included a link that…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Because it's lighter, less expensive, has fewer moving parts and is mechanically less complicated I'd recommend going with the Gen-Y #325-GH-8040 shock absorbing pin box versus a Trailair Flex Air like part #LC328492. The Trailair features a…

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Answer 11

Since the bolt holes line up vertically and horizontally you'll be able to bolt the Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel King Pin - Leland 7920 #UF35-946208. This specific pin box actually has an 18" king pin to first set of bolt holes measurement…

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Answer 12

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Is Ride Quality Better Using a Flex Air Pin Box Over a 5th Airborne Pin Box

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