How to Level Out a 5th Wheel Towing Setup  

Basically the biggest difference between a Lippert 1116 and a Lippert 1716 is that the 1716 extends out further than the 1116. The 1716 is considered a long pin box whereas the 1116 is considered a medium length. The length difference will be 5-3/4…

I spoke with my contact at Lippert regarding the existing Lippert 1716 Pin Box #LC1324791 on your trailer. He stated that you can actually replace the pin box with the Lippert 1116 Pin Box #LC1270271, which is shorter than what you have but uses the…

No, you won't be able to replace a Lippert 1716 pin box with a Lippert 1116. The issue is that the 1116 uses a third row of bolt holes that are likely not present on the wings on the trailer the pin box attaches to. You could take off the pin box…

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

In most cases, the tailgate on your truck can be left installed and in the down position while coupling to a 5th wheel trailer. Once the trailer is coupled you can then most likely raise the tailgate back up. I say in most cases as there could…

Thanks so much for the photos and measurements, and we do have an excellent upgrade option for your Demco Glide Ride and it looks like you had a Lippert 1716 pin box, so you will need an upgrade that is designed as a replacement for the 1716. The…

To best combat chucking, between a MORryde and Rota-Flex pin box, the best option to replace your Lippert 1621 is the Rota-Flex, with the correct part number being the following: - Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC328330 While no pin box is…

According to Lippert, the Rota-Flex was never available as a replacement for the 1716 pin box, are you sure you don't have one that's a replacement for a 1116? The Lippert 1716 and 1116 share the same bolt pattern, but the 1716 is 6-1/2…

There is not a Flex Air pin box that is designed to replace a Lippert 1716, but there is a model that is extremely similar, the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box for 14K to 18K Trailers w/ Lippert 1716 #MR97VR. This is a cushioned pin box that has…

Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Boxes, such as the Lippert #LC328492, are designed to replace the existing pin box on your trailer. The long and short jaw models that you referenced in your question simply refer to the type of pin box that the unit…

Thank you for the information and photo! I was able to determine that you have a 1621 SHD (super heavy duty) pin box rated for 21K. The Gen-Y equivalent is found as part #GY68GR for a 4.5K tongue weight or part #GY46FR for a 5.5K tongue weight. While…

We don't carry any replacement zerk fittings at this time. You might be able to have a new one pressed in or screwed in but easiest solution might be just a new wet bolt with the part #34007-187-00.