Replacement Pin Box for 5th Wheel Trailer
Question:
WHAT SIZE OF PIN MOUNT DO I NEED FOR A LONG BED TRUCK WITH A FIX 5THWHEELS,I JUST BOUGHT A NEW 5THWHEELS AND HE CAME WITH A 32 INCHES PIN MOUNT,IT IS CAN OF SHORT BECAUSE THE FRONT OF THE PIN IS LEVEL WITH THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER.HOW SAFE ARE THE EXTENSION FOR THOSE?THANK
asked by: J.P.
Expert Reply:
If your truck if a long-bed you should be fine using the original pin box supplied on your 5th wheel trailer.
Short-bed trucks can sometimes need a replacement Sidewinder pin box to provide enough turning clearance but this concern does not usually affect long beds.
When needed a replacement pin box for a 5th wheel trailer can be selected based on the existing pin box brand and number. This information can be found on the safety sticker on your existing pin box. For reference an article on Sidewinders is linked.
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Curt Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert 1621 & 1621HD - 21,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Absorbs Road Shock and Reduces Chucking
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Turret
- Lippert 1621HD
- Lippert
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