Safety Chain Loop Recommendation for Fitting Ford Factory Rail Kit

Question

Question:

I only need the safety chain holders from this do y ou carry just them or will you tell me who does. Thank you. Of course they do not need to be these exact ones, just the same but different brand :-

asked by: Dan

0

Expert Reply:

We do have just the safety chain loops for the Ford factory fifth wheel rail kits like you have. For that you'd want the part # RP58468 and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C

0

click to enlarge

Answer 1

The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box part #GY86GR isn't designed to be any longer than the pin box it replaces. I have attached the dimensions below so you can be sure but if you couldn't make full turns before, odds are you…

view full answer...

Answer 2

You actually have a couple of options to add safety chain loops to the factory 5th wheel prep package on the 2011 and newer Ford trucks. First, #RP58468 does fit but you could also use #C60691. The Reese ones #RP58468 measure 2 inches by 1-3/8 inches…

view full answer...

Answer 3

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Boxes like part #GY98GR are designed for long bed trucks. That said, there are many who use these with short bed trucks, you'll just have to pay attention to your turning clearance and you likely…

view full answer...

Answer 4

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY98GR is built to replace a 5th wheel trailer's existing pin box so the dimensions and clearance should be similar to what you already have. If you have a short bed truck you are still going…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY98GR weighs 120 lbs. I have attached a schematic below. This adapter is designed to replace the Lippert Rhino 5th-wheel pin boxes. If you do not have a Rhino pin box you won't be able to use…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Thanks for providing that information it really makes this simple. To find the right Gen-Y we need to calculate your tongue weight using the formula GVWR x 0.22 = TW. The Z2900 has a GVWR of 14,495 lbs so the TW is 3,189 lbs. Based on this…

view full answer...

Answer 7

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.…

view full answer...

Answer 8

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…

view full answer...

Answer 9

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR is primarily designed for long bed trucks. It's no different than a standard fifth wheel pin box in regards to the size. If you were using a fixed hitch and standard pin box before with…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Thanks for the pictures and information! I just heard back from my contact at Lippert and your 2024 Keystone Cougar has a 1621 pinbox. You will need the Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY58GR you were looking at. You will also need…

view full answer...

Answer 11

The best way to prevent any clearance issues with your 2022 KZ Durango Gold G356RLQ and your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 6-1/2' bed and factory puck system is by using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM79GV. This hitch slides back and…

view full answer...

Answer 12

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…

view full answer...

Safety Chain Loop Recommendation for Fitting Ford Factory Rail Kit

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Continue Researching