I have seen many post that pin weight on our unit,337 RLS, will reach 3000 lbs. +. Ours has the standard solid pin box. I just noticed that it is stamped, max weight 3100 lbs. That seems cutting it really close to max weight?
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Based on a GVWR of 13,999 lbs it looks like the engineers designed for approximately 20% of the load (2,799 lbs) to be on the pin which is with in the norms for the industry. With that said, the 3,100 lbs max load on the pin is not the ultimate load that the pin can carry. There are several safety factors engineered into the design of pin to assure that it can safely carry the stamped load. This doesn't mean that the stamped maximum load can be ignored. It does mean that as long as your pin weight is at or below 3,100 lbs, which you will want to for your trailer to tow properly, you can travel without worry, at least as far as the pin weight is concerned.
Another rating to check is the maximum vertical load on your hitch. Hopefully it is equal to or greater than your pin rating..John
2018 Momentum 395M
2018 Ram 3500 Dually
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Mark & Ellen
2020 Reflection 337RLS
2019 RAM 3500 Mega Cab SRW
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JBill9694 In most things I deal with, I understand that exceeding manufacture specs is possible if necessary. I would prefer not to do so on a regular basis or for an extended amount of time. I guess my concern comes from it being a LCI product. However, I do not ever recall hearing of a king pin failing under normal use.
We are considering an upgrade to the MORryde pin box for a smoother tow.
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@M&K337 Thanks for sharing your photo. I'll check for the stamping on the pin box later this week. Let us know if you proceed with the MORryde upgrade and how it works for you. We have been thinking of an upgrade as well. Thanks.Mark & Ellen
2020 Reflection 337RLS
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Possibly you may want to contact LCI and solicit their feedback and possibly GDRV Customer Service as well.
DanDan & Carol
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Originally posted by M&K337 View PostThis is the tag on our pin box. I still want to see what GD and LCI say. I have been sidetracked but should have time tomorrow.Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
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I don’t want to just leave this hanging, so here is the latest. I did contact GD on 5/11. Customer service did not have an immediate answer. They had me email some information from the rv. So far have not had any further contact. Have emailed a couple of more times. Will try by phone Monday.
To be continued....2022 Momentum 397THS-R 12/3/2021
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Latest update: I did receive a reply from GD today. It appears LCI is not responding to them. I guess I will see what happens if I work from the other side tomorrow.2022 Momentum 397THS-R 12/3/2021
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Just another update on this thread. Still no answer from GD. I did contact LCi, of course I got the vague and indirect response. Summary is they said it will handle more than it is rated for so should not be a problem... Of course I don’t think I could get that in writing.2022 Momentum 397THS-R 12/3/2021
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