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09-25-2015, 09:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Cinnaminson, NJ
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New Hitch and Pin Box - Gratuitous Pics
Just installed a new hitch and pin box today and wanted to share.... replaced a Superglide with a Curt Q16 Slider and replaced a stock pin box with a Reese 5th Airbourne. Haven't had a chance to tow with it yet, but I will be parking lot testing tomorrow. Surprised how easy it was to install all of this by myself, really expected it to be heavier and more awkward....
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2013 Forest River Sierra 365SAQ, 7000# Axle Swap, 5th Airborne Air Ride
2010 Chevy 2500HD D/A, CC, Timbrens, Curt Q16 Slider
Nights Camped in 2015 -- 40
Nights Camped in 2016 -- 26
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09-26-2015, 06:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
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How come you got rid of the superglide?
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09-26-2015, 07:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Is the pin box going to hit the tailgate? looks close in the angle of the picture.
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B and B
2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
2012 FR Rockwood 2703 SS Travel Trailer
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09-27-2015, 08:21 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Cinnaminson, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wumba
How come you got rid of the superglide?
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Not a fan of my pivot point constantly changing as the hitch slides. I also had a long conversation with a Lippert Tech that fixed my broken frame about automatic sliding hitches that ultimately led me to swap it out. I never had a problem with it and there are hoards of people that swear by them, but for me its just not the right setup.
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2013 Forest River Sierra 365SAQ, 7000# Axle Swap, 5th Airborne Air Ride
2010 Chevy 2500HD D/A, CC, Timbrens, Curt Q16 Slider
Nights Camped in 2015 -- 40
Nights Camped in 2016 -- 26
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09-27-2015, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Cinnaminson, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B and B
Is the pin box going to hit the tailgate? looks close in the angle of the picture.
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It is close.... About 3.75" of clearance when slid. Any articulation of the trailer could cause an issue. After switching everything over there I went to an empty parking lot to test it out though and I don't know how often I'll have to slide it. These pics aren't the best, but I'm as close to 90 degrees as I think I'd want to be anyway and given the clearance I could still get closer if I really had too..... These pics are just different angles of the same stop point with the hitch in the standard position (not slid)
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2013 Forest River Sierra 365SAQ, 7000# Axle Swap, 5th Airborne Air Ride
2010 Chevy 2500HD D/A, CC, Timbrens, Curt Q16 Slider
Nights Camped in 2015 -- 40
Nights Camped in 2016 -- 26
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09-28-2015, 12:29 PM
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Chuck from Maryland
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Maryland
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You'll like that reese 5th air pinbox...really helps absorb trailer nose bouncing. I have one for 2 years with sidewinder turret so no slider hitch needed. .works perfectly on my short bed Ram
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09-28-2015, 01:03 PM
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I think a lot of tight turning can cause frame cracking between axles. Just because you can turn tight may not make it a good idea.
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09-28-2015, 01:06 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Cinnaminson, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck-md
You'll like that reese 5th air pinbox...really helps absorb trailer nose bouncing. I have one for 2 years with sidewinder turret so no slider hitch needed. .works perfectly on my short bed Ram
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How heavy is your pin and where is your bag set in the adjustment zone? Also, how much air pressure are you running? First trip out is next weekend and I'm hoping to get close to my sweet spot on the first trip....
My pin is about 2600# and my trailer is 41'.
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2013 Forest River Sierra 365SAQ, 7000# Axle Swap, 5th Airborne Air Ride
2010 Chevy 2500HD D/A, CC, Timbrens, Curt Q16 Slider
Nights Camped in 2015 -- 40
Nights Camped in 2016 -- 26
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09-28-2015, 01:09 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Cinnaminson, NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harkerr
I think a lot of tight turning can cause frame cracking between axles. Just because you can turn tight may not make it a good idea.
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I hear you... I doubt I'll have issues with that though. I actually have had frame problems (See the Sierra thread) and Lippert came to my house to resolve.... They reinforced the existing cross-members and added three new cross-members fabricated from 2x2 steel tubing and reinforced with 1/4" plate gussets. Then they added a 2x2 steel beam between the two middle hanger brackets.
Definitely agree that turning too tight too often is bad... Don't think I'll have issues with my particular setup though.
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2013 Forest River Sierra 365SAQ, 7000# Axle Swap, 5th Airborne Air Ride
2010 Chevy 2500HD D/A, CC, Timbrens, Curt Q16 Slider
Nights Camped in 2015 -- 40
Nights Camped in 2016 -- 26
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09-28-2015, 04:24 PM
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Chuck from Maryland
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 52
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My hitch weight is abt 1800 lbs. I set shock jus a little elevated and put abt 70 to 80 psi in bag. U will need to elevate shock more and probably start at 80 or so psi. Look for little alignment notch as u incease air...best to add air while connected and under weight
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09-28-2015, 04:30 PM
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Chuck from Maryland
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harkerr
I think a lot of tight turning can cause frame cracking between axles. Just because you can turn tight may not make it a good idea.
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Oh, I agree that a lot of tight turns puts a lot of stress on the trailer suspension, tires and frame, but sure nice to have the ability to occasionally make some tight turns for maneuvering in some tight places.
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