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Chief Mole · 03-25-2018, 07:32 AM

Our Sprinter came equipped with a LCI 1116 king pin. During our first tow, which was run with minimum loading, I felt that there was an excessive amount of jarring and movement transfer to the TV. The jarring and movement transfer was both vertical and horizontal in nature. My opinion is that the rigid king pin is the most likely cause. We are using a Reese puck adapter, slider and hitch. The hitch is capable of both left-right and fore-aft limited rotation. Would I have a better ride by changing out to a cushioned king pin? Thanks in advance!

03-25-2018, 07:32 AM	#1
Chief Mole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Midlands of South Carolina Posts: 277	Fifth wheel king pin question Our Sprinter came equipped with a LCI 1116 king pin. During our first tow, which was run with minimum loading, I felt that there was an excessive amount of jarring and movement transfer to the TV. The jarring and movement transfer was both vertical and horizontal in nature. My opinion is that the rigid king pin is the most likely cause. We are using a Reese puck adapter, slider and hitch. The hitch is capable of both left-right and fore-aft limited rotation. Would I have a better ride by changing out to a cushioned king pin? Thanks in advance! __________________ Bill & Anne, Athena (cat), Jada (pup), and Cupcake (cat) Retired Navy CPO, Vollie Firefighter and Industrial Maintenance Specialist Wilson III: 2015 Ram Tradesman 2500 6.4l CC 4x4 SB the gypsy, Belle III: 2018 Sprinter Limited 3531 FWDEN