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This shock-absorbing pin box provides a smooth, safe ride while you tow your fifth-wheel trailer. The all-in-1 box has no air bags to refill or small parts to replace. 3.5K pin weight.
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Calculated Tongue Weight | Executive Tongue Weight Capacity Required |
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500-1,500 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
1,501-3,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
3,001-4,000 lbs | 4,500 lbs |
4,001-5,000 lbs | 5,500 lbs |
5,001-6,000 lbs | 6,500 lbs |
6,001-7,000 lbs | 7,500 lbs |
7,001-8,000 lbs | 8,500 lbs |
If you've ever towed a fifth-wheel trailer before, you're no stranger to road shock. Driving over uneven terrain can result in a rigid, bumpy ride. And uncomfortable fore-and-aft chucking can occur when you're starting and stopping. When all of the motions combine, the road shock can even potentially damage your truck or trailer.
This Gen-Y Hitch torsion pin box is designed to absorb road shock at the connection point to create a safe, smooth ride. This is thanks to the internal construction of the box, which is similar to that of a torsion axle.
Pivot points are built into the Gen-Y pin box. This allows for movement between the box, which attaches to your trailer, and the king pin, which connects to the fifth-wheel hitch in your truck bed. When your trailer bounces or jerks, the king pin will move accordingly.
Built into the Gen-Y pin box are tubes with inner bars that are surrounded by rubber cords. As the king pin moves, these inner bars twist inside of the tubes, attempting to follow the pin's motion. But the rubber cords prevent the bars from twisting too far. And as each bar turns, these cords compress to absorb the rough shock. This means that any shock experienced by your truck can be absorbed before it reaches your trailer, and the shock experienced by your trailer won't get transferred to your truck.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (43 Customer Reviews)
This shock-absorbing pin box provides a smooth, safe ride while you tow your fifth-wheel trailer. The all-in-1 box has no air bags to refill or small parts to replace. 3.5K pin weight.I provided the specs on my 5th wheel (Grand Design Momentum 351 MS) when ordering the pinbox. I had the Gen-Y pinbox mounted and used it for about 5-months to find later that the pinbox was not the proper pinbox for my 5th wheel while having Independent Suspension installed. I replaced the Gen-Y with a MoRryde pinbox while at MoRrdye. Not a good experience and a loss of funds.
Thank You for your interest in my experience with the Gen-Y King PIN Hitch I purchased last year. I love the Gen-Y KP Hitch. The torsion mechanism has significantly smoothed out the ride compared to the standard Lippert King KP Hitch that came standard on my Grand Design Reflection 340RDS 5th Wheel. I also like that the Gen-Y KP Hitch is 4" shorter than the Lippert KP Hitch as I get a little more turning radius with my short bed Ram. Also, the contour of the Gen-Y KP Hitch allows a little more clearance over the top of my Gator Tonneau Cover Rails v.s. the Lippert KP Hitch.
Now for the "not so good" news about my purchase experience. The packaging of the Gen-Y Hitch was way below the quality standard I would expect from E-trailer. Please see attached file.
I'm sorry I did not send you this information regarding the poor packaging and subsequent minor damage to the Gen-Y KP Hitch which I was able to correct upon install of the Hitch. Last year was very busy for me and I was not able to send this information sooner.
On a +~3.5K mile round trip this last spring, this pin box provided greater stability than the original. There was a substantial reduction in porpoising along with smoother recovery from pot holes/irregularities, however there still remained a slight “chuck.” Overall, a better design.
Super fast shipping. Easy install. Heavy buggar so hired two young ones to hold it while I bolted it into place. Coming up into the 1000 mile usage mark and it is doing its job well absorbing road shock. In New York state now. PA roads are awful bumpy so it got several good tests.
The hitch bolted up easy, and seems to react well between the truck and 5th wheel
I went from a standard stock hitch to the gen Y. The difference is just amazing. When I get a new 5th wheel I will definitely be getting Gen Y again. I have zero complaints.
Extremely pleased with the product and the delivery of the product. Installation was completed and very easy,
I love my hitch
the pin box worked awesome. If I need an other I will get the Gen y again
Hands dow the best Fifthwheel hitch you can buy. I had this hith over a year now and is the best one i ever had.
Arrived as expected and had the installation completed in about two hours. My expert salesman saved me alot of misery because I had intended to order the wrong hitch and he corrected the error. Excellant service and really refreshing to work with people who really care.
The site says free shipping. I am a week past the delivery date and I am spending an hours on hold trying to track my package down. Don’t waste your time with etrailer just buy it from the manufacturer and get better service.
It definitely smooths out the ride and reduces chucking. Not entirely but a large amount.
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Michael M.
8/21/2024
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