Do 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches have Safety Devices

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Are there some sort of safety devices for 5th wheel hitches

asked by: Brian W

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It depends on what you mean by safety devices as well as the hitch you are using. Some hitches have an indicator in the back that will show you if the hitch is locked around the trailer king pin. Others will have a pin that keeps the handle from pulling out. Hitch # C16140 has both features and the most secure dual serrated jaw you can get.

5th Wheel hitches and trailers do not require safety chains. The rule for chains is if the trailer couples to a ball of some sort like a bumper pull or gooseneck then it needs chains.

Blue Ox makes a product called the Bed Saver that is meant to catch the 5th wheel trailer should it become disconnected from the hitch. I have included a link to the right to the available models.

If you are thinking of a specific safety device let me know.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The correct replacement aluminum anode rod for your Suburban (Mor-Flo) SW6P water heater is Camco part #CAM11563.

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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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Answer 3

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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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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The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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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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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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Answer 9

From what I could find out about your current circuit board, the Atwood Replacement Control Panel #AT91367 will be a direct replacement.

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Answer 10

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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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

From previous customers with the Grand Design Solitude S Class ST2930RL we know that know that it has the Lippert 1621 pin box model and since we know the GVWR of the RV is 15k so for a MORryde you'd want the part #MR84VR.

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