FIFTH WHEEL VS. GOOSENECK

TexasUltra wrote:
My next trailer will be a fifth wheel. I've seen some 5'rs using an attachment that hooks to a goose neck hitch in the truck.
What are the pros and cons of each set up. My truck is factory ready for either type.
I'm certain the goose neck ball is easier to remove from the bed, but is it less stable in the wind than a 5th wheel hitch?
Any other experiences you'd like to share?
Manufacturer and type of best set-up?

Look at Andersen Ultimate fifthwheel hitch.Attaches to any gooseneck ball.
I have used a regular gooseneck adapter,switched to regular fifthwheel hitch and was never happy,and now using the Andersen.No regrets.plus the newer one weighs in at 32 lbs so really easy to get in the bed.

In a nutshell, some manufacturers will void your warranty for using one. They do introduce additional stresses on the front part of the frame. But there are a lot of people who do use them with no apparent problem and prefer them.

Use the search feature for gooseneck and read to your heart's content.

Star Performance Kingpin Adapter (Gooseneck) adapter - includes a glider motion that works very well. (SPHitch.com)
Pros- you raise and lower the trailer on the ball, no ramming motion or necessity usually to even chock wheels. "Cannot" drop trailer on your truck bed.
Cons: hookup likely slower due to jacks working slowly, may need safety chains. Might introduce greater stresses. Current campground neighbor has the same RV as me, only one year older and uses the Colibert adapter.
Don't recommend the Lippert/Reese Goosebox. Requires every trip coupler greasing and likely airbag filling. Did not protect my RV from a horrific TX pothole that led to front frame member cracking and subsequent failure earlier this year (after towing since 07 with an adapter). That was fixed and I'm using the Star Performance adapter again.

Check out the companion hitch by b@w it gives you best of both worlds and probably works with your gooseneck ball setup.

Don is correct, and they all come down to. Maybe.
A gooseneck adds stress to the trailer, if the trailer is not built strong enough it could cause the trailer frame to fail.
Contact your rig's maker and ask their opinion.

Search the forum using the search function near the top of the page. Probably a hundred pages on this subject already.