Replacement Pin Box for 2016 XLR Thunderbolt by Forest River Trailer with Lippert 1621 Pin Box
Updated 02/07/2017 | Published 02/06/2017 >
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I have a 2016 XLR Thunderbolt by Forest River. Serial Number 4X4FXLK21GF161724. Im looking at your pin boxes. Can you determine which box will work with my system? And my unit weight loaded is 16638 by sticker on side. So what weight do I go with 18,000 or 21,000? to be safe?
asked by: Tim C
Expert Reply:
You currently have a Lippert 1621 pin box on your 2016 XLR Thunderbolt by Forest River. It's rated for 21,000 pounds and I suggest sticking with that since it's what the manufacturer put on their originally.
The replacement part number depends on the reason you're looking to replace your current one:
Direct Replacement # LC1387882 21,000 pounds
Trailair Air Ride Fifth Wheel Pin Box # LC158778 21,000 pounds
Reese Sidewinder # RP34FR 20,000 pounds
Reese Goose Box Fifth-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # RP85FR 20,000 pounds
All of these will fit and I gave you the weight capacities because some are less than what you currently have.
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Lippert 1621SHD 5th Wheel Pin Box - 21,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Standard Replacement
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Rigid Suspension
- Fixed Turret
- Lippert 1621SHD
- Lippert
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