5th Airborne Premium Fifth Wheel Air-Ride Coupler by Fifth Gear gives you the smoothest ride possible by reducing shock in both the vertical and longitudinal directions. It will make your next getaway a breeze!
Your fifth-wheel takes a lot of abuse from turbulence caused by potholes, section dividers, bridge decks and heavily worn Interstate highways. The 5th Airborne premium fifth-wheel air-ride coupler acts as a buffer between the tow vehicle and the trailer, minimizing the challenges in the road. This significantly reduces the negative impact of vertical shock and longitudinal chucking. Forward and reverse jerking, called chucking, makes towing a fifth-wheel uncomfortable. As the truck hits a bump it slightly slows down, but the trailer doesn't slow down and causes the truck to jolt. Or the trailer hits a bump and jerks the truck forward and backwards. The 5th Airborne air spring and shock absorber cushions the impact on the truck and trailer making for a much more comfortable fifth-wheel towing experience.
Fits OEM pin boxes: Atwood AB-34 and AB-72
The 5th Airborne does more than improve the comfort of your ride; it protects your investments by relieving stress on your coach's frame, cabinets, mechanicals, and support mechanisms. Reduced vibration also saves your contents. Furniture, appliances, TVs, computers, dishes, glassware and other fragile items stay in their places. Drivers and passengers also benefit from reduced fatigue and the improved safety provided by the 5th Airborne's smooth ride.
The 5th Airborne premium fifth-wheel air-ride coupler was engineered and developed by long-time veterans of the towing industry. They put the product through grueling tests to measure its performance against the top two competing premium couplers on the market. The 5th Airborne coupler, with its innovative forward pivot design, out-performed both leading competitors. Test measurements were recorded in both the vertical (air-ride softening) and longitudinal (anti-chucking) direction. The documented results proved that the 5th Airborne performed significantly better in both orientations.
5th Airborne is designed to allow tuning of the air-spring, a feature that allows for adjustments to be made that will optimize the performance of each rig combination. The air-spring is enclosed within the coupler, providing protection from UV exposure and road hazards. The entire coupler is preassembled and designed for easy installation using existing holes when possible.
The 5th Airborne's pin box has built in friction sway control which also ensures less sway than a static pin box.
The streamlined, high-tech design of the 5th Airborne adds a touch of class to the otherwise mechanical-looking hitch. 5th Airborne is engineered with a 21K CSA rating and three-year warranty.
Fifth Airborne Premium Fifth Wheel Air-Ride Coupler
1. Rear mounted, heavy-duty shock absorber
2. Enclosed air spring also absorbs shock
3. Kingpin - connects to the fifth wheel trailer hitch in the truck bed
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