Opinions: FW to gooseneck adapters?

WTP-GC wrote:

TXiceman wrote:


The folks that do not understand basic physics and mechanics will never understand and still use their G/N adapters in bliss. Hopefully they have smaller and lighter weight 5ers that can take the added stresses.

Ken

***I do not have a GN Adapter.***
I understand basic physics and applied engineering.

Not one single person on this forum or any other similar forum (to my knowledge) has ever presented definitive evidence that would support the notion that a GN Adapter is either good, bad, or indifferent. Until someone takes the time to fully examine the complete structural properties of a Fifth Wheel frame and explain how it is either incompatible or compatible with GN Adapter devices, all other discussion is both irrelevant and uneducated. It is a non-debatable topic until actual engineering and physics data is presented...not conjecture.

To me, it would seem that people should be more concerned about the poor and inconsistent welding and assembly methods used on frames.

And your last statement sums it up! That's the reason a lot of RV manufacturers will not warranty their product if gooseneck adapters are used. Frames on 5vers are covered and hidden in the hitch area so a person can't see the nasty welds used to fabricate their frames so the stress damage can't be seen if and when it happens.