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I just ordered a 5th Airborne for our 3500RL, which has the 1116 box.
After many conversations with Lippert and 5th Airborne, I decided to replace with the 5th Airborne 5AB-E510/E710, which is a direct replacement for the Lippert 1716. According to Lippert, the 1116 and 1716 are designed to be interchangeable. The only difference is the 1116 is good for 19,000 lbs and the 1716 is good for 15,000 lbs.
The E510/E710 is just under 4 inches longer than the 1116, so that will help with my SB TV. Lippert said that about 6 inches would be the max to extend from the 1116 without possibly creating problems.
According to Sonny at 5th, the 5th Airborne should sit only about 1 inch lower than the 1116, which should eliminate major hitch adjustment.
I just ordered the 5th Airborne yesterday from PPL Motorhomes for $689.00 plus shipping. Shipping to a commercial address for me was $65.00, but I had to oder from their website to get that shipping rate.
I did consider the Trailair, but like others, I like the look of the 5th better, and based on my research, I think the 5th Airborne will address the issues I feel are important. The 5th is also weighs quite a bit less than the Trailair.
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