I have a ford f-350 that has a gooseneck hitch in the bed (hideagoose) and I am considering buying the Bulldog 9481 5th wheel hitch adapter to use hauling a 5th wheel but wanted to know if anyone has used the adapter and had any experience using it. I really don't want to have to remove the gooseneck hitch to install a 5th wheel hitch and end up with holes in the bed. Thanks in advance for any thoughts from someone that has used one or the B&W. Steve

Use the search feature and your will find more info and opinions that you can fit in an arena! Chris

This has been discussed frequently. And stated often that some manufacturers will void the trailer warranty if you use a gooseneck adapter. So if your trailer is still under warranty that would be the first concern. Ask the manufacturer about it.With that being said, there are many who do use the gooseneck adapters with no apparent problem. But there is no doubt that the adapter does put different and additional stress on the front part of the frame.I believe the Goosebox Adapter is actually approved by Lippert for that purpose as it has shock absorbers and an air bag. But again, checking with the manufacturer would be a good idea.

If I had a Lippert frame that the Reese Goosebox works on, I would use that, as it is approved by Lippert. If I didn't, I would use the Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Adapter.

ChooChooMan74 wrote: I would use the Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Adapter.That is a better choice than a king pin adapter! Better yet is the B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch! Chris

I use the Andersen hitch. I chose it over the B&W because it only weighs 70lbs and is easy to remove. It works great and (after a small learning curve) hookup is easy.

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ChooChooMan74
Explorer
Feb 18, 2015
If I had a Lippert frame that the Reese Goosebox works on, I would use that, as it is approved by Lippert. If I didn't, I would use the Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Adapter.
BB_TX
Nomad
Feb 18, 2015
This has been discussed frequently. And stated often that some manufacturers will void the trailer warranty if you use a gooseneck adapter. So if your trailer is still under warranty that would be the first concern. Ask the manufacturer about it.

With that being said, there are many who do use the gooseneck adapters with no apparent problem. But there is no doubt that the adapter does put different and additional stress on the front part of the frame.

I believe the Goosebox Adapter is actually approved by Lippert for that purpose as it has shock absorbers and an air bag. But again, checking with the manufacturer would be a good idea.
Me_Again
Explorer III
Feb 18, 2015
Use the search feature and your will find more info and opinions that you can fit in an arena! Chris

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