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paulito0331
Explorer
May 06, 2019

Towing a 32 foot with a Anderson convert a ball adaptor

I just picked up a 32 foot fiver with a goose neck convert ball adaptor attached. Which my truck had a built in Goose neck ball in the bed.. my question is I've never towed with this type of adaptor, is it safe? I have seen a lot of fivers with this type of adaptor and just wanted to see if I can get more insight. the most I'm going to tow is about a few hundred miles at a time 3 to four times a year..

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  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    May 06, 2019
    Me Again wrote:
    Yes some people are willing void their warranty and use the adapter. The GooseBox is the only adapter Lippert endorses. Which applies the same additional leverage.


    But not all RV manufacturers endorse the Goosebox...

    Lyle
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    May 06, 2019
    In this case, I would not use it. If you do not want to use a conventional hitch, Andersen also makes a hitch that goes over the truck ball mount, but raises the hitch point to the pin box. Google Andersen Ultimate hitch. While I am not a fan of single point attaching hitches, this would be less strain on the FW frame.

    Jerry
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    May 06, 2019
    I personally would not use that set up on a FW of that size/weight, due to the added stress on the FW frame, that is much lighter design, than an actual purpose built goose neck trailer.

    You don't say what year FW, or how long previous owner has used it this way. If used like this long term, the damage may already be done. If used long term, no damage, you may get by with it, same as previous owner.

    Jerry
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    May 06, 2019
    Yes some people are willing void their warranty and use the adapter. The GooseBox is the only adapter Lippert endorses. Which applies the same additional leverage.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    May 06, 2019
    My brother-in-law towed a 30' no slide bunkhouse using an adapter. He had no issues that I'm aware of. I wouldn't use one for a really big, heavy fifth wheel though.
  • paulito0331's avatar
    paulito0331
    Explorer
    May 06, 2019
    In the rv parks I have been to just looking around I see about on in six, most people tell me it because of the needed space in the bed of their trucks when not traveling.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    May 06, 2019
    You do not see many as RV frames are not designed for the additional stress/leverage the adapter creates.

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