Fifth wheel to goose neck adapter
My neighbor has just bought a 2003 Holiday Rambler Alumascape 5th wheel that is around 12500 GVWR. It's a 32 footer. He's a farmer and already has a B&W in bed gooseneck ball that fits down in a hole ...
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Usually it is not a great idea due to the added stress. But with an '03 there is no warranty issue. And if he tows a lot, then he already has experience with GN hook ups. So a GN extension is certainly an option, but there is still risk of damaging the HR frame. He should also consider the Andersen Ultimate hitch and it doesn't cost too much more than the typical GN extension. It is an elevated ball mount that attaches to the normal ball, so easier to see when hooking up. It still has a hitch platform that must be removed from the bed for carrying other loads, but it is much lighter than any other elevated hitch. Finally, the 'extension' is just a few inches, so it puts very little extra stress on the trailer frame. Just another option to consider.
