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cableatlarge
Explorer
Apr 30, 2016

Gooseneck adapter on Montana 5er with MOR/Ryde hitch pin box

Hi all, I am in the process of purchasing a new Montana 3440 RL 5er to replace my old Keystone cougar. My truck has a factory (Ram) Gooseneck ball instead of the 5th wheel hitch, and I have the Ande...
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RustyJC
Explorer
Apr 30, 2016
The GooseBox is no different than any other gooseneck adapter insofar as torques applied to the 5th wheel frame are concerned. The articulation may dampen some shock loading, but it has no effect on the torques generated by fore/aft forces or the pin weight of the 5th wheel.

Want to know why Lippert approves the Reese GooseBox? Follow the money - HERE.

Rusty

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