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Rocking_B
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Jul 18, 2017

Granddesign Reflection 28 BH gooseneck compatible ?

We are looking at a Granddesign Reflection 28BH is any one pulling one with a gooseneck adapter and are there warranty issues if you do? I've gotten some unclear answers. If you own a 28BH how do you like it? Thanks for any information.
  • I called GD today and they agree on the Reese Goose Box but said I needed to call Lippert so I called and that's what they recommend for gooseneck towing but they couldn't tell me what wings were on my chassis with out the serial number on the pin box. So the one we bought was at another dealer ship and its in route now so I have to wait until it gets here to order one. Thanks for all the information.
  • Sorry you bought a Reese Goosebox.
    Mine lasted less than a year, as a massive pothole in West Texas broke my frame while using it.
    Reese wouldn't replace the bent Goosebox (no longer usable) within the 1 year warranty - not their fault?....
    Was glad to replace it the Star Performance adapter.
    The Reese Goosebox airbag lost air after almost every tow as its pressure relief valve (only 45? PSI) would "puff" air out and refilling it was VERY slow via the "straw" like hose they supply - even with an air compressor.
    Also they suggest you grease the coupler with every tow using the grease zerk on it.
    WAY TOO MUCH Maintenance! And failed to protect my Fiver as promised.
    Hope you have better luck!
  • They only make the Reese Goosebox for Lippert 1621, or 1716 at this time, and all the reviews I've read were good. I have not seen one in person, so I can't comment on the quality of the construction.
    If they made one to fit my 5er it would be very tempting, and I could quit using a hoist every time I have to install the hitch.
  • We picked up our Grand Design today and installed a Reese Goose Box on it. It pulls great. It's made heavier than the pin box that came on it. Thanks for all the information it helped me make a good choice.
  • Rocking B wrote:
    We picked up our Grand Design today and installed a Reese Goose Box on it. It pulls great. It's made heavier than the pin box that came on it. Thanks for all the information it helped me make a good choice.


    Just remember it isn't strength of the pin box that might be an issue. It is strength of the trailer frame that in most cases is hidden. Doesn't matter if the hitch is fiver or gooseneck and doesn't really matter what the dealer or manufacturer say. You can still have problems with the trailer frame on any rig due to combination of design, welding and road conditions. So just watch out for frame flex that may show up after warranty is over.