How Do I Choose Which Gen-Y Pin Box To Select For My Trailer?
Updated 10/31/2025 | Published 02/20/2025
Question:
My trailer has gvwr 15495 pounds going by the Chart this is what my pin 3495.But the last time I weighed my pin weight was 2300 and the trailer was 13900 should I go with this one or next size down?
asked by: Steve M
Expert Reply:
Hello again Steve. According to Gen-Y, you want to go off the actual GVWR when selecting your pin box. Since your GVWR is 15,495 you will definitely want to go with the 2,500 lbs - 4,500 lbs pin weight capacity range.
The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box # GY78GR you mentioned replaces the Lippert Rhino pin box. Please verify your trailer is currently equipped with the Lippert Rhino box. There should be a big sticker that says Rhino on it. Or if you can send me the model number, serial number and date I can tell you which pin box you have.
Reply below and let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.
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Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert Rhino - 30,000 lbs - 4.5K TW
- 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Absorbs Road Shock and Reduces Chucking
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Torsion Suspension
- Fixed Turret
- Lippert Rhino
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Jesse M.
10/30/2025
Hey Steve, did you get a chance to confirm whether your trailer has the Lippert Rhino pin box? Knowing that could help others figure out which Gen-Y pin box fits their setup best.