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    Have you changed your pin box - to what?

    I'm going to buy a Solitude 300GK. I have a short bed tow vehicle. I'll need a slider hitch, and only want to have an AUTO slider. That leaves me with 2 choices, the Reese superglide or the Demco auto slide. I'm pretty sure the math says I'll need about 20"of extra room for a90° turn. Either of those only provide 14".

    I asked GD if I could change the pin box to either a side winder or an extended length box, and they said it voids the warranty.

    What is everyone using out there? And had anyone had problems breaking you're tow vehicle back window?

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    I changed my pin box to a MORryde to eliminate chucking on the southern California roads. Haven't tried it yet though. I have a 6.5' bed and haven't broken the rear window yet. I just move really slow when making sharp turns.
    Brian & Kellie
    2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
    2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch

    Previous setups:
    2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
    2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch

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    I went Trailair to smooth out the chucking. Runs great and really keeps the truck from bucking, just don't like having to add air every trip.


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    I have the Pullrite Super Glide hitch and 5th Airborne pin box, no problems here.
    2016 Solitude 369RL
    2011 Ram 3500 Mega Cab DW 4x4
    5th Airborne Pullrite Super Slide

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    Quote Originally Posted by 82alaska View Post
    ...I asked GD if I could change the pin box to either a side winder or an extended length box, and they said it voids the warranty...
    Well, it would void the warranty on the pinbox but you would be changing it anyway. I installed a Airborne Sidewinder and it all works great. No chucking, more than 90 degree turns with a 6½' box, 6000 miles so far.

    Ben
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    2015 Ford F150 Ecoboost 4x4 Crewcab with Reese R16

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    I also have a Morryde pin box to reduce chucking. I have a short bed Ford and use a standard hitch. Haven't had a problem towing or backing up our Reflection. Not sure if the front cap is the same on a Solitude.
    2023 Reflection 150 Series 260RD
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    Quote Originally Posted by grampscamper View Post
    I also have a Morryde pin box to reduce chucking. I have a short bed Ford and use a standard hitch. Haven't had a problem towing or backing up our Reflection. Not sure if the front cap is the same on a Solitude.
    The caps are similar on Solitudes and Reflections - but the Solitudes are wider which may cause more of a problem with a corner approaching the cab of the truck on a tight turn.

    That said, we replaced our stock Lippert pin box with a Demco Glide Ride pin box and use it with an Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Connection (standard rail mount). With a 6' 6" bed on a GMC crew cab and a non-sliding hitch, I've not had any problems with the corner of the cap approaching the rear of the cab - and I've backed into some pretty tight places.

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    2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes,
    Sailun LRG tires, solar, DP windows, W/D
    (Previously in a Reflection 337RLS)
    Full time since 08/2015

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    Quote Originally Posted by mbaker View Post
    Well, it would void the warranty on the pinbox but you would be changing it anyway. I installed a Airborne Sidewinder and it all works great. No chucking, more than 90 degree turns with a 6½' box, 6000 miles so far.

    Ben
    From the email I got from GD i assumed I would be voiding the warranty on entire frame. Guess I better clear that up.
    You know what they say about assuming. .

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    2018 GMC Sierra 3500 HD 4x4 CrewCab SRW Denali
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    Rob. Did you make your changes to a new unit? Still under warranty?

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    Scott & Glenda
    2017 Solitude 300 GK
    2018 GMC Sierra 3500 HD 4x4 CrewCab SRW Denali
    DEMCO Hitchhiker 18K Autoslide
    Air Lift 5000+ air bags with onboard wireless-one compressor, Retrax bed cover

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    I think a sidewinder or extended pin box may put additional stress on the frame. I think that is why they may void the warranty.
    I've had my Morryde pin box since I picked ours up. I can't imagine why it would void the warranty. The Morryde doesn't give you any additional clearance though.
    Bob
    2023 Reflection 150 Series 260RD
    2022 Ford F350 SRW CC 4X4 Lariat 6.7 camper package, B&W Companion RVK3300

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