Lets see those 5th wheels
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Agreed. Having recently broken a suspension hanger bracket, I'm a lot more conservative in how tight I make the trailer turn in order to minimize the stress on the suspension.
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And since my Raptor is a triple axle I definitely avoid sharp turns like the plague. Although it has happened a few times. I also use sattelite view on google maps a lot if I have any questions or doubts.
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Kevin, you have a nice rig sir. I think buying used is the best value on these RVs. Can you tell us if you experience any forward/backward jerking or chucking when you tow with this hitch and pinbox? I have a similar setup, with the Rota-flex version and steel AUH. I get a little bit of jerking when I go over rough road at times.
Do you plan to install a lockout kit on your pinbox? It's really just to limit the angle the rota-flex head can take relative to the AUH ball, and does allow some movement.
Agree in turning the coupler 180 degrees to gain side rail clearance, and though we try to avoid turns that tight to reduce strain on the trailer suspension, it's sometimes necessary.
Do you plan to install a lockout kit on your pinbox? It's really just to limit the angle the rota-flex head can take relative to the AUH ball, and does allow some movement.
Agree in turning the coupler 180 degrees to gain side rail clearance, and though we try to avoid turns that tight to reduce strain on the trailer suspension, it's sometimes necessary.
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I agree 100%. That's why I tried it in the dirt. I have no intention or desire to turn sharp, but I wanted to make sure that it doesn't destroy my bed rails. I also live at the back of a cul de sac, so I have to make a u-turn to get in front of my house. It sucks, but what are you gonna do...
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I agree 100%. That's why I tried it in the dirt. I have no intention or desire to turn sharp, but I wanted to make sure that it doesn't destroy my bed rails. I also live at the back of a cul de sac, so I have to make a u-turn to get in front of my house. It sucks, but what are you gonna do...
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A friend of mine also lives at the end of the cul-de-sac. He has a bent axle on his fifth wheel and the suspension shop said it's due to turning too tight too many times. All they do is trailer suspensions and some big truck alignments. I had my trailer suspension worked on there. They're expensive, but they know what they're doing.
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Nicole is the one that usually runs the front desk. She's very knowledgeable. Her husband owns the shop.
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I have thought about it and after seeing the damage above that tight turns can cause, it's worth thinking some more 
. I'd have no problem as long as someone doesn't come up behind me as I'm trying to get backed onto our street.
. I'd have no problem as long as someone doesn't come up behind me as I'm trying to get backed onto our street.
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You just have to accept the fact that they are just going to have to wait a few minutes