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08-18-2021, 01:59 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Herminie
Posts: 59
M.O.C. #27810
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Chucking seems to be more noticeable.
We have now had our 2020 3931FB for just over a year. We have the standard Pin Box that came with our rig. Our last trip took us up through PA., New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and into Maine. The roads in some places were not that good. But it seemed that the unit was chucking more that usual. I am wondering if I were to consider a new pin box, what one would you all recommend to lesson the chucking.
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Mark and Carol, Aka TC Montana
U.S. Navy Veteran, Herminie, Pa. Semi-retired
2020 3931FB - 2020 3500HD High Country
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08-18-2021, 02:14 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,931
M.O.C. #20477
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A lot of folks have installed MORryde. They used to be standard equipment.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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08-18-2021, 02:23 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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For the last two in person rallies I was the vendor coordinator. I was more than surprised by how many folks dumped the new or almost new pinbox that came on their rig to go to the Morryde pin box that used to come on Montanas. Personally, I also prefer the Morryde.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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08-18-2021, 02:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,700
M.O.C. #12947
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We have over 75,000 miles on our trailer with the original MorRyde pin box and have been very happy with it's ability to control chucking. I would also recommend their pin box. In all those miles, I have not had to do any repairs to it. This is the link to their site for the pin boxes, and you click on the Fit Chart link to determine which MorRyde pin box will replace the one you have. https://www.morryde.com/products/rubber-pin-box/
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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08-18-2021, 02:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 525
M.O.C. #19994
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ours came with the MorRyde, love it
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The "Black Pearl"-2017 3731FL Legacy Package
2017 F-450 Platinum, 6.7 PSD
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08-18-2021, 03:19 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Hilliards
Posts: 237
M.O.C. #25636
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I have the MorRyde pin box on my '20 330RL, no problems at all.
I took most of the "chucking" out of the ride by replacing the hitch, not the pin box. I installed the BW Companion hitch for the factory puck system on my truck. Good move!
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2020 MHC 330RL
2021 F350 DRW 6.7 Powerstroke 
Retired and Rollin'!
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08-18-2021, 05:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,418
M.O.C. #21044
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I have seen pin boxes with - what looks to be a shock absorber - on them. I think various manf. make them. Do those things remove more chucking than the Morryde? Or are they comparable?
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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08-18-2021, 09:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Folsom, California
Posts: 552
M.O.C. #21903
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I had bad chucking. Installed a Reese 5th Airborn pin box. It's got an airbag and shock absorber inside the pin box. Completely solved the chucking problem.
Trail-Air is the one with the shock absorber on the outside. Trail-Air is twice the price of the Reese.
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'05 F250 6.0 Bullet Proofed - Sold
'17 F350 6.7 Lariet
'02 Montana 3280RL Upgraded a bunch.
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08-19-2021, 05:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
M.O.C. #7992
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Here is a previous thread that might glean some light on the topic:
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...ad.php?t=84696
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2006 3000RK
2009 Ram 2500
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08-19-2021, 06:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Being a retired trucker I recommend you first experiment with weight distribution of your Montana. You might not have ENOUGH pin weight. I have had the MorRyde pin box and the current one and couldn't tell any difference. Pin weight should be between 19 and 24%. Sometimes people will want pin weight as little as possible and wind up over doing it.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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08-22-2021, 03:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WeBeFulltime
Being a retired trucker I recommend you first experiment with weight distribution of your Montana. You might not have ENOUGH pin weight. I have had the MorRyde pin box and the current one and couldn't tell any difference. Pin weight should be between 19 and 24%. Sometimes people will want pin weight as little as possible and wind up over doing it.
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Factory pin box works fine for me IF the FW tank is at least 1/2 full. My FW tank is in front of the axels and more PW is needed. Pulling the 3761 FL with a 2019 F350 dually.
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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08-22-2021, 04:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Keller
Posts: 503
M.O.C. #26851
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I have a 41’ HC. Original pin box was horrible, standard Lippert. I went with the Lippert Air Ride because the Flex Air was not available for my pin box. Still, made a huge difference. Doesn’t totally eliminate checking but greatly reduces it and was worth every penny. I believe the Flex Air would reduce it further as it has more horizontal absorption than the Air Ride. Either way, they are great pin boxes and love mine. The bigger the rig the more tendency for chucking just because of their weight. I’ve ridden with people that claim they have no checking. Baloney! Depends on how big the bump is and overall condition of the road. The upgraded pin boxes definitely mitigate the checking.
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08-23-2021, 05:26 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Missoula
Posts: 137
M.O.C. #26938
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We recently installed the Reese Goose Box. It has the shocks and the air bag and it works great. The original on the trailer was a Lippert Pin Box with a Goose Neck extension on it. We installed the B&W roll over ball. Love it since, we don't have to move a heavy piece of equipment in and out of the truck when not towing. If there is a down side to the Reese, even with the 4" extension ball can only do about an 85 degree turn. Hasn't been a problem.
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Jack & Tanya Wenger
Missoula, MT
2006 Montana 2980RL
2004 Chev 2500 HD
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08-23-2021, 09:08 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Scottsdale
Posts: 70
M.O.C. #23577
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We changed out from stock pin box to Morryde world of difference. No more clunking and smooth ride. Just love it
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08-23-2021, 09:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,256
M.O.C. #26190
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Jack, that is the one I'm going to get. Glad to hear you like it. I'm currently using an Anderson.
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
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08-23-2021, 09:36 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Missoula
Posts: 137
M.O.C. #26938
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Robert, We took our first trip to the Oregon coast two weeks ago and the difference was amazing. We also added Firestone air bags. Between the two it was much more pleasant. As i mentioned i really like the Goosebox for connection. The roll over ball is easy to use and leaves the full truck bed when not towing.
Good luck with yours.
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Jack & Tanya Wenger
Missoula, MT
2006 Montana 2980RL
2004 Chev 2500 HD
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08-23-2021, 04:09 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Grand Junction
Posts: 30
M.O.C. #18876
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Another vote for the MorRyde
I installed the MorRyde on my last trailer (a Bighorn) and my current Montana came with one (Cheap *** have now gone with a different pin box to save some $). Have never had a problem with chucking with the MorRyde.
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08-24-2021, 03:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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I have had 4 different Trailer Saver Air ride 5th wheel hitches, no chucking at all, 5th wheel pin box floating on Air. I have the BDG 5 G with the 2021 Montana 3762BP the Montana. Great 5th wheel hitches. I highly recommend the Trailer Saver Air ride 5th wheel hitches. No I'm not paid by Trailer Saver, I have used Trailer Saver under many 5th wheels.
Happy trails.
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