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Pin Box| coolbreeze1 |
Posted: May 28, 2009 08:17 pm
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Has anyone changed out their pin box for something better? I was thinking of getting a mor/ryde pin box.
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| craigw |
Posted: May 30, 2009 10:46 am
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As you know i have not but....with that i have thought about it but the way i see it (at least at this point) is that the jaring i get is pretty minimal and not to the point to drop the $ yet.
There is a wide array of systems out there now. It can be quite confusing as to which is the best bang for your buck. |
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| coolbreeze1 |
Posted: May 30, 2009 11:32 am
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2009 Camp organizer Group: Moderator Posts: 2006 Member No.: 116 Joined: January 22, 2007 |
Well right now there is a topic on this on a owners forum. Many have changed over to the Mor/Ryde. Right now Tweetys.com has a good deal on them, esp with no sales tax and free shipping. The hardest part I would have is trying to install it myself, since it weighs more than my current pin box. Plus I don't have a torque wrench to tighten to it to the proper specs.
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| 2007dura |
Posted: May 30, 2009 10:22 pm
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We ordered our Jayco with the Mor/Ryde. Our previous 5th wheel had a standard pin box. There is no doubt, the Mor/Ryde is a noticable difference. Much smoother pull, just a big difference.
I would also look into an air hitch. I have read good things about them, and the owners I have talked to in campgrounds love them. Of course, after buying one, I don't think many would say it wasn't worth the money. |
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| coolbreeze1 |
Posted: May 30, 2009 10:26 pm
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2009 Camp organizer Group: Moderator Posts: 2006 Member No.: 116 Joined: January 22, 2007 |
I am seriously thinking about the mor/ryde pin box. Several owners of my 5er mfg have switched to it and have notice a huge difference in the ride. Coolbreeze1 |
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| craigw |
Posted: August 30, 2009 10:39 pm
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CB...so are you still contemplating a cushioned Pin Box??
I may but not totally sure quite yet... Been researching all the diferent types |
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| coolbreeze1 |
Posted: August 31, 2009 08:45 am
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2009 Camp organizer Group: Moderator Posts: 2006 Member No.: 116 Joined: January 22, 2007 |
Craig, yes I'm still thinking about it. Probably won't be until next year though.
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| coolbreeze1 |
Posted: August 31, 2009 09:07 am
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2009 Camp organizer Group: Moderator Posts: 2006 Member No.: 116 Joined: January 22, 2007 |
Let us know what your research comes up with  Coolbreeze1 |
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| craigw |
Posted: September 07, 2009 08:21 pm
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Will do
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| craigw |
Posted: September 27, 2009 12:42 am
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Its looking like the Mor-Ryde <sp?> is definatley a look see with the cost being in the mid $500 area where the others are pushing $800
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| coolbreeze1 |
Posted: September 27, 2009 08:32 am
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That is what I had noticed. I saw a video of it somewhere, it was on the company's website or on utube. Coolbreeze1 |
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| coolbreeze1 |
Posted: September 28, 2009 07:38 am
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2009 Camp organizer Group: Moderator Posts: 2006 Member No.: 116 Joined: January 22, 2007 |
Tweetys.com has the Mor/Ryde pin box for $548.00 with free shipping.
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| craigw |
Posted: September 28, 2009 09:25 pm
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Guess i need to Rent a 300lb Torque Wrench now...LOL
In looking at the instructions really doesn't look too hard. I may look into someone that does mobil RV work or someone that I can buy the hitch pin and they install. |
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| coolbreeze1 |
Posted: September 28, 2009 09:32 pm
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2009 Camp organizer Group: Moderator Posts: 2006 Member No.: 116 Joined: January 22, 2007 |
Yes it doesn't seem to be a hard job, if you have two people or away to lift and hold the pin box up. Biggest thing is the torque. I read where one guy used a impact wrench but applied locktite to the threads.
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| coolbreeze1 |
Posted: September 28, 2009 09:33 pm
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2009 Camp organizer Group: Moderator Posts: 2006 Member No.: 116 Joined: January 22, 2007 |
I wonder if Auto Zone has a torque wrench that is capable of 300#?
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