New 5th wheel doesn't tow well

memtb wrote:
IBcarguy, The previous posters are correct about a 5th wheel exhibiting a "jerking" feel when towed. I may be way off here, but something to consider, and many will debate the issue of 5th wheels converted to gooseneck.You may be getting "flex" in the front of the 5th wheel frame. That flex may be multiplying the "jerking" that you feel. There are considerable engineering differences between 5th wheels and gooseneck trailers. The gooseneck trailer is constructed of heavier materials and is heavily gusseted at weld points. When an adapter is added to a 5th wheel pin assembly, the force or leverage to the front of the 5th wheel is greatly multiplied. Most 5th wheel manufacturers will cancel/void their warranty when converted to gooseneck! Again, this may not be the case, but something to consider! memtb

I talked to a guy in Arizona back in March that said his 5ver hitch plate had a broken weld which nearly caused him to lose the 5ver on the roadHe claims it was caused by gooseneck adapter. He now hads an Anderson hitch in the truck.