Best Way to Reduce Chucking Towing 2015 Heartland Big Country 3950 FB Fifth Wheel Trailer
Question:
I have a 2015 Heartland Big Country 3950 FB, 16,000 lb. GVRW. It currently has a Lippert 1621HD pin box rated at 18,000 lb. GVRW. I am pulling my rig with a 2017 GMC 3500, dual rear wheels and 8 ft. bed with a Curt Q20 hitch. I want to replace the pin box with a new one that will reduce or hopefully eliminate the chucking and improve the ride in general. What is your recommendation for the best pin box for my rig?
asked by: Steven M
Helpful Expert Reply:
The best cushioned pin box we offer to replace your Lippert 1621HD rated for 18k is the Trailair Flex Air part # LC328492 that you referenced. This is cushioned vertically and horizontally so the chucking you are experiencing will be greatly reduced.
The other thing to think about is a new fifth wheel hitch with a tighter jaw setup. In nearly all cases of chucking it's actually the hitch that's causing the problem and going with a better hitch will give you the best results. For that we have the Reese M5 part # RP30928 which uses a really nice single hook jaw that will hold the king pin tightly and reduce the chucking you are experiencing greatly. If I were in your situation I would do the hitch first and then go with the pin box.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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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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