Solution for Trailer with Roto Flex Pin Box that Needs to be Taller for Bed Rail Clearance
Question:
Fifth wheel 2020 My trailer came with the Roto flex pin box the pin box is more flatter than my old camper and I lowered the pin box but it still hits the side of my pick up truck box can I buy a different pin backs eliminating the Roto flex brand new
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
The Roto Flex style of pin box that you have would be replaceable with other styles of pin box but without knowing what exact model you have it's hard for me to say what would fit. Also worth noting is that the replacements won't have significant dimension differences so you'd most likely end up with the same issue or very similar. So instead you might need a taller fifth wheel hitch to give you the additional clearance so that your trailer stops hitting the bed rails.
For example the Reese M5 part # RP30928 is height adjustable up to 18 inches from the rails in the bed of your truck. If you let me know what hitch you have now I can determine what it's height range is and then see if there's a taller option.
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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Lippert 1621HD 5th Wheel Pin Box - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Standard Replacement
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Turret
- Lippert 1621HD
- Lippert
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