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    How Do I Smooth Out 397th Towing?

    I am hoping to install air ride pin box on my 2020 397th. My goal is to smooth out the ride as well as gain an inch or two between the truck bed and trailer. I am pulling with 2019 F-450 8' bed. Any suggestions?

    -Moderator note: Moved thread to Towing and Hitches channel. Thread was originally in "Ask Grand Design" thus the reason for Megan's response in post #2. -Howard
    -Moderator note #2: Title was     2020 397th Pin Box Adjustments. Changed to How Do I Smooth Out 397th Towing? -Howard
    Last edited by howson; 12-07-2019, 06:36 AM.
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    hello Furrbabies I'm sorry, but I'm not able to comment on aftermarket products. I would recommend either asking other members of this forum for their personal opinions or contacting LCI directly.

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    • #3
      Megan Thanks. I will see if I can figure out how to get it out there to other members.

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      • #4
        Furrbabies Another way to come at this is with an "air ride 5th wheel hitch". If you Google this description, you will find manufacturers and commentary from others. I have no direct experience with these hitches, but have talked at some length with RVers who swear by these for delivering the optimum in towing comfort and height adjustment.

        Rob
        Cate & Rob
        (with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
        2015 Reflection 303RLS
        2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
        Bayham, Ontario, Canada

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        • #5
          The air ride hitches and pin boxes do an excellent job of dampening movement and interaction between the truck and trailer. Less expensive - but effective - options include other dampened pin boxes. You don't mention what year your 379 is - did it come with a Roto-Flex or MORryde dampened pin box? If not, addition of a MORryde or Demco Glide Ride pin box would be less expensive than the air ride options (I'm not a fan of the Roto-Flex). We've been very happy with our Demco.

          Rob
          Rob & Laura
          U.S. Army Retired (Rob)
          2012 F350 DRW CC Lariat PS 6.7, PullRite OE 18K
          2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS and disc brakes, solar, BB LiFePO4, DP windows
          (Previously in a 2016 Reflection 337RLS)
          Full time since 08/2015

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