Replacement Pin Box Options For a 2022 Keystone Cougar 316RLS 5TH Wheel Camper

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I have a 2022 cougar 316rls and am looking to replace the pinbox. What model of pinbox do I have? the LCI Item number is 2020221615 and RPO NUMBER IS 0007561664.

asked by: Barry K

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Your 2022 Keystone Cougar 316RLS does have a Lippert 1621 Pin Box # LC1191191. You are able to upgrade this to one of the following pin boxes.

MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box # MR84VR
Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC328330
Curt Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC328492

If you are looking to use with a gooseneck hitch we have the Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY58GR. Do remember you will need the Safety Chains # GY49GR if you are going to the ball connection.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Thanks for the information! I just spoke with my rep at Lippert and your 2022 Keystone Cougar has a 1621 pinbox. To replace it with a Curt Flex Air you will want item #LC328492. I have linked an installation video below.

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Answer 2

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…

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Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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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…

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Answer 5

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…

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There should be a sticker or plate on the pin box itself that lists the manufacturer and model of the pin box. If it is not present then there are some measurements you can take to determine the model of the pin box. I have included a link that…

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Gen-Y's calculation for pin weight is a safe guess, but isn't the most accurate so the only way you'll get the correct capacity Gen-Y 5th Wheel Pin Box is to fully load the trailer and go to a commercial scale to measure the pin weight.…

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If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 9

Because it's lighter, less expensive, has fewer moving parts and is mechanically less complicated I'd recommend going with the Gen-Y #325-GH-8040 shock absorbing pin box versus a Trailair Flex Air like part #LC328492. The Trailair features a…

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The manufacturer and model number of the pin box is usually printed on a sticker or stamped into a plate or directly into the metal of the pin box. If you can't find that, the manufacturer of your 5th wheel should be able to tell you which pin…

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Answer 11

We have the following Gen-Y shock absorbing 5th wheel pin boxes which are compatible with the Lippert Rhino pin box bolt pattern. The weights listed below are the maximum capacities the pin box is capable of supporting. 21,000 lbs - 3.5K TW #GY86GR…

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Answer 12

The safe GVWR rating is 80-85% of total weight capacity to allow for any additional weight added to the trailer. So for a 16k pin box you'd be looking at 12,800lbs - 13,600lbs as a safe weight. I looked up your current pin box with the LCI Number…

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Replacement Pin Box Options For a 2022 Keystone Cougar 316RLS 5TH Wheel Camper

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