Pin Box
Purchased an 05 Fifth wheel, it has an extended pin box. I have a long bed 3500 Cummins and don't really need the longer box. Would it be advantageous to replace with a straight down box, other than s...
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It varies rig to rig.
You need to measure from the center of your hitch to the corner of your bed or bumper and then measure from the center of your king pin to the front of your rig to see if you have enough room for a straight pin.
With my long bed Chevy and my Montana I have about 4-inches to spare so yes it can be done but not all rigs are the same.
Now good luck locating a straight pin because I never have been able to find one.
You need to measure from the center of your hitch to the corner of your bed or bumper and then measure from the center of your king pin to the front of your rig to see if you have enough room for a straight pin.
With my long bed Chevy and my Montana I have about 4-inches to spare so yes it can be done but not all rigs are the same.
Now good luck locating a straight pin because I never have been able to find one.
