Benefits Of Using a Cushioned 5th Wheel Hitch with a Cushioned Pin Box
Question:
16 Columbus 340RKC 14k/ 19 F250 Lariat CC TD SB Camper Package 2WD Will a cushioned hitch improve the Flex Air pin box features?
asked by: Luther V
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you are referring to a fifth-wheel hitch like the Curt A20 Sliding Hitch # C16541 that features a cushioned hitch head that will absorb road shock. This will indeed offer additional benefits when hooking up to the Trailair Flex Air Pin Box # LC328492 that you referenced, which itself features an internal air bag and built-in strut to provide a dramatically smoother ride.
Another feature on a hitch that you will want to look at that will affect ride quality is the jaw design. An interlocking 2-jaw system like what the Curt has will provide 360-degree contact with the king pin to further reduce rattle and chucking during travel, especially when compared to slide-bar type jaw systems.
At this time (July 2018) there is not yet a fifth-wheel hitch available that is confirmed to fit the factory rail system on your 2019 Ford F-250. As soon as one becomes available, we will have it listed on our site through the vehicle fit guide.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17-1/2 - 21-1/2 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- CURT
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Curt Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert 1621 - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Absorbs Road Shock and Reduces Chucking
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Turret
- Lippert 1621
- CURT
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