Can Gen-Y Executive Replace Curt Turning Point Pin Box on Grand Design 260RD
Updated 03/11/2024 | Published 09/15/2023
Question:
I have a Grand Design 260RD currently with the Curt Turning Point pin box. The fifth wheel has a GVWR of 10,000. I doubt we'd ever load it up that much. The specs say the UVWR is 7,988 and the hitch weight is 1,224 but that is without batteries and LP and then "stuff". I could see us running around 9,200 - 9,500 overall with 1,400 on the hitch but that's a guess.
asked by: Dave
Helpful Expert Reply:
That's great information - I appreciate it!
The Gen-Y Executive needs at least 1,600 lbs tongue weight to be able to use the lightest option. When using a 5th wheel or gooseneck setup you want your tongue weight to be 20% of the weight of the loaded trailer so for 9,500 lbs you should have at least 1,900 lbs tongue weight. When looking at the Gen-Y formula they say to use 22% tongue weight to choose their system so that still puts you in the range of the lightest option, the Gen-Y Executive Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Boxes # GY98GR.
I've heard great things about the Gen-Y Executive and it would give you a simple connection as well as a lightweight solution since you'll only need to remove the hitch ball from your truck bed for a clean bed.
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Bryan W.
3/9/2024
Hi Jon, Does Gen Y make a kingpin version that will replace the Turning Point? I have a Reflection 150 series 278BH with a pin weight of around 1700 LBS. Thanks