MORryde Pin Box question

[Sparkz]

I am looking at the Cougar HT 29RDB and haven’t seen any with the MORryde pin box. Is that even an option for this rig?

I tried calling Keystone but they are closed for inventory.

Lacking the MORryde, what are good options, if any? I have a Ram 2500HD with a 6’4” bed and I would really like to eliminate, as much as possible, the worries associated with tight turns.

Thanks

[JRTJH]

As far as I know, all of Keystone's fifth wheel trailers with a GVW less than about 12,000 pounds come with the standard Lippert 1624 pinbox. It's only the heavier, more expensive trailers that are equipped with MorRyde or "upper grade" Lippert pinboxes.

[Sparkz]

Thanks. I just heard back from Keystone and they don’t offer it as a factory option. It’s only available on the full size Cougar’s.

[bobbecky]

Just because it isn’t offered as an option doesn’t mean you can’t upgrade to the MORryde pin box. Just make sure you get the proper weight rated rubber for the weight of the rig. Our Montana came with the MORryde pin box and it’s been great. We also upgraded to the Pullrite slider and never have a worry with our 6 1/2 ft bed.

[travelin texans]

Originally Posted by Sparkz

I am looking at the Cougar HT 29RDB and haven’t seen any with the MORryde pin box. Is that even an option for this rig?

I tried calling Keystone but they are closed for inventory.

Lacking the MORryde, what are good options, if any? I have a Ram 2500HD with a 6’4” bed and I would really like to eliminate, as much as possible, the worries associated with tight turns.

Thanks

The MorRyde pin box will not aid tight turns on your short bed truck, you need a slider hitch of some brand.
The MR pin box does make for a smoother ride by eliminating most of the chucking & clunking at the pin box.

[Frank G]

Most of us with the newer 5th wheels having the "Max Turn Technology" and short bed Pickup's do not have or use the slider portion of the hitch. I know this is a hard concept to grasp going about it the first time. According to Keystone's Cougar literature you get up to a 83.3 deg. turn. That is a lot of turn, you have to maneuver into it. Doing so puts a lot of stress on the trailer suspension components and axles as you are sliding the tires sideways, not a good thing. Now, if you are the type of person that is willing to get into tight hilly situations, you may want to consider a good slider hitch and extremely durable tires.

[Tooth Ferry]

I have seen new ( 7 mo.old ) Montana Have a trailer - cab contact. It was second time since he got it. He finally decided to get a Pullrite auto slider.

[travelin texans]

Originally Posted by Tooth Ferry

I have seen new ( 7 mo.old ) Montana Have a trailer - cab contact. It was second time since he got it. He finally decided to get a Pullrite auto slider.

Yes, it's not impossible to have cab contact with the newer 5th wheels with the notched corners, but most would be paying close attention when backing at such sharp angles, even closer attention if already done it once.
First time is "Oops!". Second time is "what the hell was he doing?".

[DDG]

I have a Cougar 2017 28rks and a Dodge with a 5ft 7in box. I put a Reese sidewinder With airbag and I can make up to a 90 degree turn with out hitting the cab. I tried the turn once and it work great. This is not a turn that you would do everyday. I bought everything from E-trailer.