How to Lower Nose of Trailer to Allow it to Tow Level When Pin Box is Already as High As Possible

Question:

I have a 5th wheel pin box lippert # 1621HD I purchased a new ford F250. After raising the pin box as high as it will go my 5th wheel now rides about 3inch high in the nose. I have 9inch between the bed rails and the trailer. The Moride pin box looks like it will come in straighter then my lippert pin box. Would a Moride king pin box adjust to bring my trailer nose down. Thank you

asked by: Gerald P

Expert Reply:

The easiest and best solution I can provide for you would be to lower the head of the # RP30051 fifth wheel hitch you have to allow the trailer to sit as level as possible. If your hitch is already adjusted as low as possible I would recommend going with a lower height hitch over trying to replace the pin box to allow for the needed clearance. This will be a more reliable and better priced solution since cushioned pin box heights are generally about the same height relative to each other. The Mor/Ryde pin box you mentioned would not offer anymore adjustability than the Lippert you have.

I attached a page that has all of the shortest fifth wheel hitches we offer that are height adjustable from 13-17 inches in height. There are stationary and slider hitches listed there for you select depending on whether or not you have a short bed truck.

That being said, you most likely will be able to lower your hitch head to get the trailer to sit as level as possible.

As long as you end up with 4-6 inches between the bed rails and the truck overhang you would be good.

expert reply by: Jameson C