Option to Replace Lippert 1116 Pin Box For Turning Clearance

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Question:

I have a lipp1116 pinbox on my toyhauler looking for something longer to clear my window in short bed truck

asked by: Rick K

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Expert Reply:

There isn't anything longer so if you want to improve your turning clearance, what you'll need is a Sidewinder to replace your Lippert 111 pin box, with the correct fit being the following:

- Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret # RP77FR

This will move the pivot point backwards 22 inches which gives you the needed clearance so your trailer doesn't smash into your truck window.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

There is an option to add a 5th wheel hitch to your 2020 Ram 2500 short bed with the factory puck system and side boxes, though for clearance what you will need is a fixed hitch and a Sidewinder pin box. The Sidewinder will replace your 5th wheel…

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Answer 3

Your 2018 Grand Design Reflection 150 has a Lippert 1621 style pivoting pin box which is the Sidewinder/Revolution part #RP34FR. If you wanted to replace that with the 5th Airborne part #RP78FR you mentioned this would be the correct fit.

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Answer 4

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept…

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Answer 5

The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit #BWGNRK1320 and Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWGNRK1320-5W are exactly the same. They are just titled…

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Answer 6

You are on the right track, but yes the M25 will not work with a Sidewinder as the jaws and head design tend to fail pretty quick when used with one. So your best option is the B and W Companion hitch part #BWRVK3600.This will allow you to use the…

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Answer 7

No, B&W Companion hitches like the #BWRVK3500-5W are not compatible with a Sidewinder pin box like the 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin w/ Sidewinder and Turret #ST400-5AS16K. There are no adapters currently available to use…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from…

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Answer 11

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…

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Answer 12

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…

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