5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapters
Hey all! We are getting close to purchasing a used 5th Wheel from a dealer and was thinking maybe they would throw in the hitch since they seem firm with the price-not sure they will go for it but fi...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
Of course we know different as evident some 5th wheel trailers come with a GN adapter as a option from the trailer maker.
A blanket statement or a certain worded statement that all 5th wheel trailers aren't designed for using a GN adapter is simply a inaccurate opinion.
Just because FR doesn't recommend them doesn't mean all manufacturers do so.
As other more experienced folks have said check the the trailer maker first.
Actually, I said the same thing a few posts up - see my quote below. I challenge you to find the word "all" that you attributed to me in my quoted statement. You won't because it isn't there. Rather, I was comparing two general classes of trailers, 5th wheels and goosenecks. My dear old schoolteacher mother taught me very early in life about being careful using absolutes such as "all" and "never" - there are almost always exceptions.
As far as credentials and experience, I'll let mine stand on their own merits.
RustyJC wrote:
If the frame is designed for the gooseneck hitch as I understand some of the Open Road models are, that's fine. Most 5th wheel frames aren't, though. The laws of physics are basically immutable - ignore them at your own peril.
Rusty
