Introducing the CURT Helux™ 5th Wheel Pin Box

Picture this: you’re driving your truck down the road, ready for the road trip of a lifetime. Behind you is your 5th wheel trailer, your home-away-from-home for the next couple weeks. The sky is clear, traffic is light, and you remembered to pack your toothbrush. Everything is great! 
 
And then you hit a pothole. Your trailer jerks forward and back, making your stomach drop and your fingers clutch the steering wheel. You cringe as you hear metal and vinyl rattling behind you. Your ride thankfully returns to normal quickly, but you’re not thinking about your plans for relaxation and fun activities anymore – you’re worrying if everything in your trailer will still be in one piece when you get there.  
 
Unfortunately, such jerking motions are part of towing a 5th wheel trailer. However, the right equipment can help reduce them and smooth out the drive ahead.  
 
Let us introduce you to the CURT Helux 5th wheel pin box, the perfect tool for a near-perfect ride! 

Easily recognizable by its bright orange spring, the CURT Helux 5th wheel pin box is a groundbreaking piece of hitching equipment designed to provide peak driving comfort and trailer control. The pin box combines advanced spring coil and shock technology to absorb jerking or bouncing movements, protecting the trailer, the truck, and the contents of both. 
 
The Helux pin box comes in standard kingpin and gooseneck versions. Weight capacity options range from 18,000 to 21,000 lbs. Tested and approved for use on Lippert frames, the Helux pin box meets strict standards set by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), so you can rest easy knowing you and your trailer will be safe and in good shape for many journeys to come. 

The Helux pin box stands out amongst its other pin boxes for the following reasons: 

The unique design of the Helux pin box reduces many unpleasant movements that can affect a 5th wheel trailer and its tow vehicle, including chucking, rocking, shaking, bouncing, etc. This can help you navigate the bumpier roads with ease – and without digging your fingernails into your steering wheel.  
 
You’re not the only one who will appreciate the steadiness provided by the Helux pin box. Less jerking and bouncing means less of a chance that your luggage will bounce around and get damaged. Your fellow passengers will be happy with a smoother ride too, whether they’re your kids trying to nap in the backseat or your dog sticking its head out the window. 

As we mentioned, the Helux pin box protects your belongings from being thrown around and damaged during rougher travel. Thankfully, it can help protect your 5th wheel hitching system as well. 
 
The Helux pin box’s advanced spring coil and shock absorbing technology reduce the force into the RV frame and body by 30% compared to the Competitor Y pin box. This means that there is significantly less stress on the trailer, particularly at the coupling point and pivoting point. The less wear-and-tear on your home-away-from-home, the more adventures you will be able to take it on! 

Think the advanced design of the Helux pin box means it will be more complicated to use? Think again! Once installed, the pin box’s coil spring technology and shock absorbers are easy to use and maintenance-free. Hitching up is simple as well — the Helux pin box provides both a smooth mount and a gentle dismount for the tow vehicle. Comfortable both on the road and off. 

The Helux is not only a great pin box – it’s a long-lasting pin box upgrade. Constructed with sturdy steel and covered with a three-layer powder coat finish, the Helux is resistant to damage and protected from erosion. You can safely rely on it for many miles and many adventures to come. The spring coil technology in the Helux pin box is also more enduring than torsion or air bag hitching systems.  

You can hitch up your way with the Helux’s coupling compatibility. This pin box comes in a 5th wheel to gooseneck version that accepts standard 2-5/16" balls and has capacity options up to 20K. It also comes in a traditional king pin version that connects to jaw-style 5th wheel hitches and has capacity options up to 21K. 

The CURT Helux 5th wheel pin box is an advanced piece of hitching equipment that maximizes your comfort and control. If you want both you and your trailer to experience as few bumps in the road as possible, this pin box is the one for you!