bing tracking image
  1. 5th Wheel Pin Box
  2. MORryde
  3. Lippert 1716
  4. 18000 lbs
  5. Upgraded Pin Box
  6. Rubber Spring Suspension
MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box for 14K to 18K Trailers w/ Lippert 1716
MORryde

MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box for 14K to 18K Trailers w/ Lippert 1716

Part Number: MR97VR
In Stock
$836.51
Retail:$928.16
You Save: $91.65
5th Wheel Pin Box
zoom in icon
slider vertical icon
zoom out icon
Comment field cannot be left empty.
Name field cannot be left empty.
By submitting this form, you understand and agree to our Terms of Sale, Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.

Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.

Product Images

In Use/Installed

Need help with installation?
Locate installers near me
Upgrade the factory pin box on your fifth-wheel trailer to this cushioned model that dampens road shock and reduces back-and-forth chucking for a more relaxed towing experience. Unlike air bags, the internal rubber spring requires no maintenance. 1-800-940-8924 to order MORryde 5th wheel pin box part number MR97VR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all MORryde products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box for 14K to 18K Trailers w/ Lippert 1716. 5th Wheel Pin Box reviews from real customers.
  • All Info
  • Reviews (297)
  • Q & A (0)
  • Photos

MORryde 5th Wheel Pin Box - MR97VR

  • Lippert 1716
  • 18000 lbs
  • MORryde
  • Upgraded Pin Box
  • Rubber Spring Suspension
  • Reduces Chucking
  • Fixed Turret

Upgrade the factory pin box on your fifth-wheel trailer to this cushioned model that dampens road shock and reduces back-and-forth chucking for a more relaxed towing experience. Unlike air bags, the internal rubber spring requires no maintenance.


Features:

  • Cushioned pin box replaces your factory model for a smoother towing experience
    • Provides a more relaxed and comfortable ride when hauling your trailer
    • Limits the stress put on your trailer during long road trips
  • Rubber shear spring absorbs and dampens road shock and vibration
    • Reduces back-and-forth chucking while towing over uneven roads
    • Helps eliminate jerking when starting and stopping
    • Requires no maintenance, unlike internal air bags
  • Internal glide pads allow the skid plate to shift forward and backward and side to side
    • Allows for smoother maneuvering
    • Also helps to reduce chucking
  • Bolt-on installation no drilling required
    • King pin sits in same location as factory king pin
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Application: 5th-wheel trailers with 14,001-lb - 18,000-lb GVWR (maximum loaded weight)
    • Designed to replace Lippert 1716 pin box
  • Pin box weight capacity: 18,000 lbs
    • Do not exceed the GVWR that is listed in your trailer's manual
  • Spring capacity (for optimal ride): 14,001 lbs - 18,000 lbs
  • Fore-and-aft movement of skid plate: up to 3"
  • Side-to-side movement of skid plate: up to 1-1/2"
  • 3-Year limited warranty (or 70,000 miles)


Rubber Shear Spring Absorbs and Dampens Road Shock

Most standard pin boxes are constructed of steel and are built with the sole purpose of connecting your fifth-wheel trailer to your tow vehicle. There is no cushioning built in, so a factory pin box doesn't do anything to provide a comfortable ride when you're hauling your fifth-wheel trailer.


This MORryde pin box, however, is built with an internal rubber spring that absorbs road shock and vibration at the connection point. So if you're driving on unpaved roads or uneven pavement, this pin box will prevent any road shock and vibration you encounter from transferring from your tow vehicle to your fifth-wheel trailer and vice versa. In other words, the rubber spring takes the brunt of the impact so you and your towing setup don't have to. And because this unit uses a rubber spring instead of an internal air bag like some other upgraded pin boxes, there's no maintenance required.


The internal rubber shear spring in this pin box is optimized for trailers that range from 14,001 to 18,000 lbs to ensure that it provides just the right amount of shock absorption for your application. If this pin box were to be used on a larger trailer, the spring would be too stiff to provide enough cushion. And if your trailer's GVWR was less than 14,000 lbs, then the spring would be too flexible to provide adequate support.


Less Chucking for a Better Ride

Chucking, the back-and-forth jerking movement you feel in your cab when towing, occurs most frequently during starts and stops and while making turns. A typical, factory pin box creates a rigid connection without much give. So when a harsh stop occurs, all of the trailer's forward momentum gets forced through that stiff connection, slamming the king pin in the hitch and jerking your truck around.


To combat this, glide pads are built into the MORryde pin box that allow the skid plate to shift up to 3" forward and backward and 1-1/2" side to side to compensate for some of that violent motion so that you don't have to feel it in your cab.


Bolt-On Installation

How To Install MORryde Pin Box

This MORryde pin box is a direct replacement for your existing Lippert 1716 pin box, so the installation is very straightforward. After removing your old pin box, the MORryde can be mounted into place using the same hardware and bolt holes used by the factory pin box.


MORryde Pin Box Bolt-On Installation

Because of the weight of the unit, you'll want a couple of friends to help you lift it into place during installation. Once the hardware is securely bolted down, you'll be ready to go.



RPB72-1716-05 More Ride Fifth Wheel Rubber Pin Box Replacement for Lippert 1716 - 14,001 - 18,000 lbs GVWR

Installation Details MR97VR Installation instructionsAlternate Instructions MR97VR Installation instructions



Customer Satisfaction Score:

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

297 reviews
Review sort icon
Upgrade the factory pin box on your fifth-wheel trailer to this cushioned model that dampens road shock and reduces back-and-forth chucking for a more relaxed towing experience. Unlike air bags, the internal rubber spring requires no maintenance.

by:

The price was good. Customer service was great. Shipping and tracking was excellent.



by:

Dramatically reduced chucking as hoped. There is more start/stop slop than I had expected but I'm guessing that is due to my trailer being at the top of the weight rating for the rubber block. I need to put a camera on it to verify my theory. All in all a huge improvement.



by:

Briele was very helpful making sure I received the correct pin box, it was delivered 4 days before the estimated delivery date. Install took about 30 minutes. Great experience with etrailer



by:

We used to have a lot of slop with our hitch and that has lessened immensely since our purchase of the MORryde pin box.



by:

No chucking with this pin box! Noticeable improvement when towing my 17k trailer. Replaced a GenY gooseneck that cushened vertical movement but didn't do anything for horizontal movement.



by:

I just picked up my GD Reflection 324 today after getting the new pin box installed. Honestly, I don't know why all fifth wheels don't come with this installed (other than it would cost the manufacturer more to add it at the factory). On my '24 F250, all of the shaking and jerking was gone, with the exception of a very bad rail crossing with a torn up railbed. We're planning on a spring break trip next week with the grandkids and it will be much more relaxing getting there.



by:

Perfect fit , I’m traveling this weekend and the trailer feels amazing



by:

Not to difficult of an install. Took a bit of research to find out the torque specs for the hardware I had. Took it for a short test ride. Will know more in two weeks when we take the trailer for the first trip with the cushioned box.



by:

The Morryde rubberized pin box made a world of difference in the ride we get now! Highly recommended !



by:

We have gone over 2000 miles and the MoRyde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box fot the Lippert Rhino and it works great!! What a difference it made in pulling my 5th wheel trailer!! It was the best investment I made for my 5th Wheel !! Easy to install if you’re handy! I would highly recommend this product!!



by:

The Moryde pin box exceeded my expectations on eliminating chucking over the factory Rotaflex pin box. When Braking or accelerating our 16,000 lb Montana all the banging noise from the pin box is gone, making an Improved ride in the cab. Note it does seem to benefit from the larger low friction lube plate verses the smaller friction plate the Rotaflex pin box utilized.



by:

This is the first thing I would ever buy For any fifth wheel that I have. There is a big difference with this system. It saves on your truck, fifth wheel and your passengers when traveling down the road. I have installed it and the spring of 2026. You can install it by yourself as long as you’re a little mechanically inclined and can squat a little bit of weight. Have hauled the fifth wheeler to three different camping locations and have not had an issue. It takes away all the clunking and vibration. Looking forward to hauling it to Yellowstone. I highly recommend this!



by:

Customer service was very helpful in tracking down my order. They said they were going to call me back when they found out some more information. They called back within the hour. Very happy with etrailer Customer service



by:

I replaced my rhino pinbox on my 5th wheel with the morryde pinbox. I had this on my other trailer and it worked great. This setup works just as good as before.



by:

Quality products, no problem swapping out OEM Lippert Rhino Box for MORryde cushioned hitch. Even upgraded "pin plate" in order to attach Andersen hitch. Not towing camper until 1 August, so I can not comment on hitch capability. Before upgrade, towed camper about 30 miles from dealer to campsite w/ original Andersen set up, a little to much "hitching" and bumping. That's why I upgraded to the Morryde cushioned hitch. Still trying to figure out optimal location to install hitch ball connect/disconnect handle.



by:

I installed this today on my Grand Design Reflection 303. Talking with rep they recommend the 1621HD. I kinda think I should have gotten the lighter unit. My 303 GVWR is 11995 lbs. the HD is good heavier units.
I still helps, I towed it today and I noticed some improvement. I would consider getting the lighter unit if I had it to do again.



by:

This pin box arrived on time and the box was in very good condition. The freight company used their lift gate to put the pallet into the bed of my pickup. That made it possible for this 63 year old to uninstall the old and install the new single handedly.

My main complaint with the old pin box was chucking. I’ve now towed more than a thousand miles with the Morryde. While the chucking has improved it has not been eliminated. I would say it has been reduced about 50%. Bridge abutments are less harsh. Concrete roadway gallop much improved. A significant improvement but not what I had hoped for based on other reviews.



by:

We recently purchased a new camper from an individual who had added a gooseneck adapter. We purchased the MORryde cushioned pin box and took it with us when we picked up the camper - we changed it out in the driveway in about one hour. The ride home was very smooth. We have some rough bridge transitions in our area and the MORryde handled them with ease.



by:

I have had this pin box before on other campers and loved it so when we got our new camper this was the first upgrade that I wanted.
A tip to an easy install, lock it in your hitch first then back it right into your camper. I shored up the head with a 2x4.



by:



by:



by:

Thank you again for your prompt service/delivery and best prices



by:

So far so good, probably have about 4500 miles of towing with it.



by:

Excellent product. Best part about ordering was the support we received from William S. Excellent employee and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you William!



by:

So far very nice. I was able to install it myself using my pickup bed,a small hydraulic car jack, and a big I made. The whole process of removing old and installing new took about 45 minutes. Everything lined up beautifully. Hooking up to receiver was standard. Took a 10 mile test run. Not disappointed.

Gwendolyn Y. profile picture
Etrailer Expert

Gwendolyn Y.

3/19/2026

Heck yeah, Mark! That's awesome to hear. Where are you headed to first?


25
25

See what our Experts say about this MORryde 5th Wheel Pin Box

  • Identifying Pin Box on 2025 Eclipse Attitude 2919SAG
    Hey Luis! I can help you identify your pin box but you will need to send me a picture of the sticker on the pin box itself. It will have something like an LCI number and S/N which can be used to identify it. You can email me a picture by responding to the email with the link for this page, there is no way to attach it if you respond below. If you don't have a sticker the only way to identify the bolt pattern is to measure. See the help article further down on this page which explains how...
    view full answer...
  • How Much Does MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box MR97VR Weigh
    Hey Shawn, the MORryde Cushioned Pin Box part # MR97VR that you referenced weighs 190 lbs. For the weights listed this would be the correct MORryde pin box to use.
    view full answer...
  • Can Cushioned Pin Box be Used with Andersen Ultimate Adapter
    The Reese Goose Box is designed to attach to a gooseneck ball which is much lower than the height of a fifth wheel hitch so it would not work. Are you basically just looking for a cushioned pin box you could use with the Ultimate? What pin box does your trailer have?
    view full answer...
  • Is there a B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box for a 1716 Bolt Pattern?
    Yes, they do Brad! The B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item # BW73RV is the correct one you'll need to replace your MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box item # MR97VR. There is an additional shim kit item # BW57MV you will need to adapt the B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item # BW73RV to work with your 5th wheel trailer's Lippert 1716 bracket. What year and model is your Artic Fox? You can add this information, along with any other questions you have, where it says Add Comment.
    view full answer...
  • Dimensions For MORryde Cushioned 5TH Wheel Pin Box 1716 Replacement
    All the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Boxes # MR57VR, # MR37VR and # MR97VR will share the same dimensions and are nearly identical to the Lippert 1716 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC1324791. I have attached a technical drawing for the MORryde pin boxes similar to the one for the Lippert 1716 pin box that you found. Be sure to choose the correct MORryde pin box for your trailer weight. MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Boxes # MR57VR Trailers up to 11,500lbs MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Boxes...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for Image 2 for
  • Will MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box for Lippert 1716 Change Trailer Nose Height
    The MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box like part # MR97VR for 14K to 18K trailers will spec out about the same as what the original pin box does in regards to the dimensions. I have attached the dimensions of said pin box below. If there is a difference, it is likely very small and can be compensated for by adjusting the height on the trailer side via multiple mounting holes or the vehicle side via the fifth wheel hitch head height settings therefore the trailer should stay level without...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • MORryde Cushioned Pin Box to Replace Lippert 1716
    There is not a Flex Air pin box that is designed to replace a Lippert 1716, but there is a model that is extremely similar, the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box for 14K to 18K Trailers w/ Lippert 1716 # MR97VR. This is a cushioned pin box that has a large air spring which and a shock, as shown in the accompanying photo, which combine to optimize your comfort as you tow your fifth wheel trailer. This is a fantastic upgrade that is going to make your journey much more comfortable than...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Picking Out MORryde Pin Box for 2018 Genesis Fifth Wheel
    Without more info it's hard to say for sure what pin box style you have and which MORryde you'd need but we did have a customer with a 2019 Genesis Vortex 3219 who we determined had a Lippert 1716 pin box which the part # MR97VR would be the correct fit for. I would feel pretty confident that is what you'd need but I would need more info to verify this.
    view full answer...
  • Cushioned 14k to 18k Pin Box to Replace Lippert 1716 Pin Box
    There is a cushioned pin box that is a great replacement for a Lippert 1716, with the correct cushioned pin box being the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box for 14K to 18K Trailers w/ Lippert 1716 # MR97VR.
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Looking for Cushioned Pin Box for 2008 Weekend Warrior FTL4005
    Hey Joshua, from previous customers with your 2008 Weekend Warrior FTL4005 we have determined that your RV has a Lippert 1716 pin box so for a cushioned replacement we have the MORryde part # MR97VR. This not an air ride style pin box but it is well-known for making a huge improvement in ride quality so it would work well for you.
    view full answer...
  • Do Pin Boxes Sit Above The Bedrails Or Maneuver Inside Of The Bed
    Pin boxes will typically have a portion that sits below the top of the bedrails, but is angle up towards the trailer to avoid hitting the bedrails when making tight turns. It's important to maintain at least 6" of clearance between the bedrails and the nose of the trailer so you may need to adjust the hitch head height or suspension to get the trailer to the right height for enough clearance and to ride level. Pin boxes all have specific bolt patterns to attach to the trailer so if you're...
    view full answer...
  • Upgrading to Cushioned 5TH Wheel Pin Box on 1716 OEM Pin Box
    The Trailair Rota-Flex # LC176440 will not fit your 1716 that is on your 5th Wheel Camper. It is a replacement for the 1116 bolt pattern and was confirmed by Lippert to not fit your 1716. You would need to go with the MORryde Cushioned Pin Box for your 1716 pin box replacement. There are 3 different boxes available dependent on your 5th wheels GVWR. GVWR up to 11,500lbs # MR57VR GVWR 11,500-14,000lbs # MR37VR GVWR 14,000-18,000lbs # MR97VR
    view full answer...
  • MORryde Pin Box With Air Bag for Lippert 1716 Pin Box
    Thanks so much for the photos and measurements, and we do have an excellent upgrade option for your Demco Glide Ride and it looks like you had a Lippert 1716 pin box, so you will need an upgrade that is designed as a replacement for the 1716. The cushioned pin box that will work as a replacement is the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box for 14K to 18K Trailers w/ Lippert 1716 # MR97VR. For the most relaxed towing experience there isn't a better upgrade for your # MR97VR.
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for Image 2 for
  • Can I Use a MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box w/ a Demco Autosliding Hitch?
    Yes, you can! The MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box item # MR97VR will work great with a Demco Autosliding Hitch like item # DM8550034. The MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box item # MR97VR you were looking at only fits a Lippert 1716 pin box. If you are unsure what pin box your 5th wheel trailer has please feel free to email me directly and I will be happy to help you.
    view full answer...

Do you have a question about this 5th Wheel Pin Box?


Info for this part was:

Employee Lindsey S
Edited by:
Lindsey S
Employee Jameson C
Expert Research:
Jameson C
Employee Kathleen M
Updated by:
Kathleen M
Employee Leah S
Updated by:
Leah S
Employee Wilson B
Updated by:
Wilson B
Employee Michael B
Updated by:
Michael B
Employee Dustin K
Video Edited:
Dustin K
Employee Chris R
Video Edited:
Chris R
Employee David F
Video by:
David F
Employee Mike S
Written by:
Mike S

At etrailer we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.


Product Experts Available Now!
Call 1-800-940-8924