Why is 5th wheel standard vs Gooseneck?
Been doing a lot of research in my preparation for buying a fifth wheel. One of the things that has surprised me is the use of the 5th wheel over a gooseneck design. Considering the weight and space t...
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adamis wrote:
I think some sort of shock supression is essential for either Gooseneck or 5th wheel. The failure on the frame is happening because of the intense shock caused by nearly 3000 lbs hitting repeatedly. Put the airbag in the equation and those intense shocks are reduced substantially. I suspect the Goosebox is approved specifically because of this vibration dampening.
I agree air some form of air suppression is good however 90% of 5'ers do not have any air suppression. With that in mind your basic 5th wheel hitch provides a larger platform/contact area to absorb and spread the forces of impact to the pin box vs. a typical gooseneck hitch.
