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Crowe's avatar
Crowe
Explorer
Apr 02, 2021

Standard hitch vs. gooseneck hitch

Starting to look at a 5er again now that we have a truck that can tow it after an almost 20 year hiatus. We are thinking of using a gooseneck hitch vs. a standard hitch in order to keep the truck bed more usable. Pros and cons of either? I apologize if this sounds uneducated but can't remember if you modify a pin to a gooseneck or if you order it that way. Memory is a little scrambled because it's been so long. Thanks!
  • Crowe's avatar
    Crowe
    Explorer
    Apr 03, 2021
    Flashman wrote:
    BB_TX wrote:
    Lippert has specifically said a gooseneck adapter, except for the Goosebox, will void their frame warranty. And they are including the Andersen in the forbidden ones.


    I call BS on this. Show where Andersen void and warranty.


    The Product Features section starts off stating *Keep your Fifth Wheel Warranty Intact. ... They stated they have tested the Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Hitch and it has failed their testing. Using the Hitch will Void your warranty if you have a failure that shows the hitch could've been liable.

    Have found this in multiple places. Keep in mind that Lippert manufactures both the frames AND their own hitch. I don't think it's so much a safety issue but an economic one.
  • Flashman's avatar
    Flashman
    Explorer II
    Apr 03, 2021
    BB_TX wrote:
    Lippert has specifically said a gooseneck adapter, except for the Goosebox, will void their frame warranty. And they are including the Andersen in the forbidden ones.


    I call BS on this. Show where Andersen void and warranty.
  • Crowe's avatar
    Crowe
    Explorer
    Apr 03, 2021
    MFL wrote:
    Crowe wrote:
    miltvill wrote:
    You may want to look at the Reese Goose Box or the or GEN-Y Executive pin box adaptor. Others may damage your frame or void your warranty.


    Trailer frame or truck frame?


    FW trailer frame.


    Thx. That's what I thought but wanted a brain check!
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Apr 03, 2021
    Crowe wrote:
    miltvill wrote:
    You may want to look at the Reese Goose Box or the or GEN-Y Executive pin box adaptor. Others may damage your frame or void your warranty.


    Trailer frame or truck frame?


    FW trailer frame.
  • Crowe's avatar
    Crowe
    Explorer
    Apr 03, 2021
    miltvill wrote:
    You may want to look at the Reese Goose Box or the or GEN-Y Executive pin box adaptor. Others may damage your frame or void your warranty.


    Trailer frame or truck frame?
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Apr 02, 2021
    Lippert has specifically said a gooseneck adapter, except for the Goosebox, will void their frame warranty. And they are including the Andersen in the forbidden ones.
  • miltvill's avatar
    miltvill
    Explorer II
    Apr 02, 2021
    You may want to look at the Reese Goose Box or the or GEN-Y Executive pin box adaptor. Others may damage your frame or void your warranty.

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