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12lightsacrosst
Explorer
Dec 06, 2015

Use a gooseneck adapter in pulling a fifth wheel?

Hello Friends, we are in process of upgrading from 23' Thor Scamper TT to a fifth wheel to go cross-country. We are newbies with just 1 year of trailering experience. Our TV is 2009 GMC 2500HD Duramax...
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laknox
Nomad
Dec 07, 2015
Dumoldles wrote:
I have about the same tow vehicle setup that you have and I use the Andersen Ultimate hitch. I'm very satisfied with it. I tow a Big Horn 5ver and I'm sure that Heartland would not have allowed my dealer to use this hitch unless they approved of the Andersen Ultimate.

Dumboldles


It's because the top of the ball and the top of a FW hitch are on nearly the same plane, so you don't get the extra stresses that a GN adapter can produce.

Lyle

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