Newbie, some tech questions
Looking to upgrade from a hybrid tow behind. I have an 04 GMC diesel dually TV. Have lots of experience towing 40' enclosed gooseneck race trailer. Been looking at Forest River products, but have n...
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ToddD wrote:laknox wrote:
Without reading ahead...
1. Most mfrs will void any frame warranty if you use a GN adapter. My recommendation, even though I have no direct experience with it, would be an Andersen adapter. It fastens to the ball in your bed, but raises the hitch point almost to the same level as a straight FW hitch point.
Someone else on another forum pointed me to the Andersens. I'm not quite sure I understand the concept. If the trailer is a 5th wheel coupler, then I'd still need to convert it to a gooseneck coupler to use this adapter. And if I do that, why not just covert to something like a Reese which should reach to my bed height ball?
The Andersen comes with an adapter block that mounts on the kingpin on the trailer, that has a ball socket in it. I have the Andersen Ultimate and really like it. It's biggest benefit is light weight - 34# so very easy to lift out of the bed and turn the gooseneck ball over for a flat, empty truck bed.
Those that post about their B&W Turnover Companion seem to love them as well. I have no experience with it.
Greg
