Is the Trailair Pin Box the Same Size as the Standard 1116 Pin Box

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Are the dimensions from the mounting holes to the pin the same as the 1116 pattern or is the pin closer or further from the mounting holes on the air cushioned unit

asked by: WARREN L

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The mounting hole to pin measurements are the same on all of the 1116 pin boxes including the Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert 1116 part # LC155943.

expert reply by: Randy B

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Answer 1

I was able to physically measure the 5th Airborne Premium Fifth Wheel Air Ride Coupler #5AB-S500-700 for you and from the king pin center to the center of the airbag, the measurement is 6-1/2 inches. From the king pin center to the front pivot is…

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Answer 2

That's a really good question, and like you said, the longer length of the Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert 1716 LC158777 is only going to matter somewhat with a short bed truck (and even in that case, it wouldn't matter enough…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

The Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC155943 measures 12-1/2 inches at the mounting plates. However, in order to find the correct replacement pin the easiest way is to know the manufacturer and model number of the pin box on your fifth wheel and…

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Answer 5

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…

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Answer 6

A longer pin box will give you a bit more turning clearance which is especially helpful if the truck has a short bed. But if the truck is a long bed you wouldn't gain anything significant by going with a longer pin box. That's interesting LCI…

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Answer 7

The Lippert 1116 and 1716 do indeed share the same bolt pattern, the only difference is that the #LC158777 is about 5-3/4 inches longer, so you could use the #LC158777 to provide more clearance. However, you'll want to be aware that extending the…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

There is not a cross reference for travel trailers that would identify your pin box brand or model. If you need repair parts for your existing pin box, you would have to call Keystone/Montana with your trailer VIN and Year to see if they can tell…

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Answer 11

For the Lippert 1716 pin box you might have the only cushioned Lippert pin box we offer is the Trailair part #LC158777. We don't have a FlexAir at this time but this cushioned pin box will give you a much smoother ride quality that what you have…

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Answer 12

I contacted Lippert on your behalf. Your current LCI 1116 measures 17-7/16" from the bottom of pin to the top of pin box mounting. The Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC155943 measures13-1/2 plus the pin at 3-3/8" or 16-7/8"…

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