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billy79
Explorer
Nov 25, 2014

Question about Mor/Ryde RPB Pin Box

My wife and I will be ordering out fifth wheel in about the next month (hopefully). We plan on going full-time in it next spring, so we will definitely be using it a lot.

I plan on getting the Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel hitch. I know that is a hotly debated item, so I am not trying to stir that can of worms up.

I have read that towing with that hitch is very smooth due to the nature of the socket and ball design.

The fifth wheel we want to order offers the Mor/Ryde RPB Pin Box as an option. Before I decided to go with the Andersen 5th Wheel hitch I figured I would order that. But now that we are going to go with the Andersen, I am thinking it may make sense to save my money and not order the Mor/Ryde. The option cost is about the same as I could buy it for on Amazon, so I figure if down the road I wish I had purchased it I could always order it and swap it out later.

I was hoping to hear from those familiar with both the Andersen and the Mor/Ryde on their thoughts.
  • RCMAN46's avatar
    RCMAN46
    Explorer
    Nov 25, 2014
    With most 5th wheels the "chucking" motion can be eliminated if the 5th wheel is leveled and the pin weight is in the 20-25% range.

    Normally this will cost nothing unless you have an older 5th wheel and newer truck where it is impossible to level the trailer.
  • billy79's avatar
    billy79
    Explorer
    Nov 25, 2014
    Cummins12V98 wrote:
    The andersen has nothing to do with how the RV rides. I am sure it is no different then a B&W. Now some other hitches have slop and you will notice that stopping and starting.

    Light weight RV's may be fine with an Andersen but they rely on the bed to support the hitch and a heavy RV IMHO is not a good choice for a Andersen. Also you won't be able to tow another 5er unless it is equipped with a Andersen kingpin.

    Does not look like you can lock the ball to the socket. I lock everything!


    Thanks, I have done a lot of research and have decided that the Andersen is the hitch for me. I know some will disagree and that is fine. What I am looking for now though is input on those that have an Andersen that tow with a regular pinbox and / or those with an Andersen with an upgraded pinbox like the Mor/Ryde on their real life experience with this combo.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Nov 25, 2014
    The andersen has nothing to do with how the RV rides. I am sure it is no different then a B&W. Now some other hitches have slop and you will notice that stopping and starting.

    Light weight RV's may be fine with an Andersen but they rely on the bed to support the hitch and a heavy RV IMHO is not a good choice for a Andersen. Also you won't be able to tow another 5er unless it is equipped with a Andersen kingpin.

    Does not look like you can lock the ball to the socket. I lock everything!
  • billy79's avatar
    billy79
    Explorer
    Nov 25, 2014
    The Mad Norsky wrote:
    :h

    I have no doubts about the Anderson hitch system. (or Andersen, what part of Scandinavia you from????? :B )


    Umm, that's how they spell it not me. I'm all for being snarky and sarcastic but may want to be careful on who's right before you correct someone:

    http://www.andersenhitches.com/
  • billy79's avatar
    billy79
    Explorer
    Nov 25, 2014
    Thanks for all the great replies folks, gives me lots to think about.
  • lillyputz's avatar
    lillyputz
    Explorer II
    Nov 25, 2014
    Us out West wrote:
    We ordered a Mor Ryde pin box on our rig and have a Curt 24K in the box.

    Great combo for us.


    X2

    Lillyputz
  • The_Mad_Norsky's avatar
    The_Mad_Norsky
    Explorer
    Nov 25, 2014
    :h

    I have no doubts about the Anderson hitch system. (or Andersen, what part of Scandinavia you from????? :B )

    Finally saw one last summer.

    Short on details, hows a MorRyde or Demco Glide gonna interact with that collar attachment device on the Anderson???????
  • noteven's avatar
    noteven
    Explorer III
    Nov 25, 2014
    We have a B&W Companion 5th wheel.

    We added a MorRyde pin box to our 39ft toyhauler.

    Unscientific not engineer supervised results: "chucking" motion transferred to the tow truck reduced by approx. 90%.

    Anderson system - engineered triangles will hold bridge decks up and engines on airplanes but never work for our Big Fivers :) :) :)

    Your results may vary.
  • Us_out_West's avatar
    Us_out_West
    Explorer
    Nov 25, 2014
    We ordered a Mor Ryde pin box on our rig and have a Curt 24K in the box.

    Great combo for us.
  • TXiceman's avatar
    TXiceman
    Explorer II
    Nov 25, 2014
    I would go with the Mor/Ryde pin box and a standard 5er hitch. Actually, you would find a TrailAir Tri-Glide pin box as a good solution.

    We are using a TrailerSaver TS3 hitch and a Demco Glide pin box. The trailer has Mor/Ryde IS suspension system.

    Ken

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