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Moon8211
Explorer
Jun 28, 2016

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 figure it is worth a shot.

We currently have a gooseneck hitch on all our trucks because we have a construction company. We are wondering what would be the best adapter/most recommended to get for the fifth wheel. It looks like there are a few different options.

Thanks!

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  • RustyJC's avatar
    RustyJC
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2016
    If your trucks are running the B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch, I would recommend the B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch that mounts in the Turnoverball receiver.
  • RandACampin's avatar
    RandACampin
    Explorer II
    Jun 28, 2016
    RustyJC wrote:
    The reason Lippert approves the Reese Goose Box has everything to do with marketing and nothing to do with structural engineering. Lippert has exclusive marketing rights to the Goose Box in the RV market. It's all about the money.


    Wow it's nice to see someone that knows more than the manufacturers. :R
  • RustyJC's avatar
    RustyJC
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2016
    The reason Lippert approves the Reese Goose Box has everything to do with marketing and nothing to do with structural engineering. Lippert has exclusive marketing rights to the Goose Box in the RV market. It's all about the money.
  • Michelle_S's avatar
    Michelle_S
    Explorer III
    Jun 28, 2016
    There are several hitch MFRs that make a hitch that will attach to your Goose Neck Ball and are fairly easy to remove. There is also the Reese Goose Box, which replaced the current Kin Pin Box on the 5er. It has been approved by some MFRs, but I don't think by all.
  • RustyJC's avatar
    RustyJC
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2016
    5th wheel trailers are not structurally designed to be gooseneck trailers. They don't have the heavy steel and gusseting around the crown that a gooseneck trailer has, and the higher loading imposed by a gooseneck adapter can lead to structural failure in the pinbox and surrounding frame area. 5th wheel trailers are designed to be pulled with 5th wheel hitches.

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