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MJO21
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Oct 24, 2013

5th wheel to goose neck???

My wife and I just bought our first camper. 2002 R-Vision Trail Lite model 5281-S. We will be towing it with our dodge 1500... For now. I have been reading that converting from 5th to gooseneck will save some weight. More importantly I would rather not have to mess with the in and out of the hitch when i am using my truck for other things.

The 5th wheel has an aluminum frame. I have heard people who "think they have heard that you can not goose neck an aluminum framed camper?

What do you think?

Thanks, Mike
  • SDcampowneroper's avatar
    SDcampowneroper
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2013
    Most certainly your camper is not aluminum 'framed' but aluminum superstructured. The frame is steel. Check it with a magnet.
    Using a goose neck adaptor on a rig designed for 5th wheel adds a lot of leverage to the frame. The pin box attachment frame is not designed for that added stress. Warranty will be voided.
    It is a PIA to have a 5er hitch in the bed of the truck, but I feel it is offset by the ease of hook up.

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