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skidooman93
Explorer
Aug 26, 2016

Anderson Ultimate or Goose Box

Ive read the debate over and over discussing a traditional 5th wheel hitch IE (B&W Companion) vs and Anderson. I have decided since it is my money and my choice I would go with the Anderson. Im about to purchase a new 5th wheel and the dealer suggested the Goose Box. He didnt know much about the Anderson. Ive read about 1 unhappy guy here with a goose box. But it sounds like he hit a rather large pot hole. Does anyone else have any experience with a Goose Box. Opinions on whether to go with the anderson or goose box would be greatly appreciated. Will be towing with a 15 Ram 4wd 2500 6.5ft bed, trailer K-Z Durango 292BHT. I am also a little concerned with turning radius but it appears almost every new 5th wheel I have come across has a rounded front cap as does the durango. The Anderson comes with a 4" off set as part of the coupler. I think that would need to be added to the goose box if turning was an issue.

Thank for you opinions.

10 Replies

  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Aug 26, 2016
    SoCalDesertRider wrote:
    N-Trouble wrote:
    With some of the **** Lippert turns out them "endorsing" something doesnt exactly give me the warm fuzzies.
    Agreed. I've seen enough of Lippert's expert 'welding'. No thanks. In less than a week, I taught a 10 yr old girl to weld better than I've seen on some of their RV frames. Most of their 'welders' have no business holding a torch in their hands.


    Maybe that is the problem with those welders........using a 'torch' to accomplish heavy penetrating welds
  • SoCalDesertRid1's avatar
    SoCalDesertRid1
    Explorer II
    Aug 26, 2016
    N-Trouble wrote:
    With some of the **** Lippert turns out them "endorsing" something doesnt exactly give me the warm fuzzies.
    Agreed. I've seen enough of Lippert's expert 'welding'. No thanks. In less than a week, I taught a 10 yr old girl to weld better than I've seen on some of their RV frames. Most of their 'welders' have no business holding a torch in their hands.
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Aug 26, 2016
    gkainz wrote:
    I love my Andersen Ultimate gooseneck ball mount. I have no experience with the goose box.


    And just to make sure there's no confusion: when people say "Andersen gooseneck ball mount," it IS NOT a gooseneck hitch or adapter. It's merely the way the Andersen hitch attaches to the bed of the truck - same as a B&W Companion hitch would. The Andersen Ultimate system - whether it is the model for the turnover ball mount or standard rail mount - is not a gooseneck hitch. The forces on the trailer pin box and frame are the same as those with a standard fifth wheel hitch.

    Rob
  • N-Trouble's avatar
    N-Trouble
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2016
    With some of the **** Lippert turns out them "endorsing" something doesnt exactly give me the warm fuzzies.
  • gkainz's avatar
    gkainz
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2016
    I love my Andersen Ultimate gooseneck ball mount. I have no experience with the goose box.
  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2016
    The goosebox still changes the forces exerted on the fifth wheel frame, just like a gooseneck adapter. Whether that's a big deal or not depends on who you ask. I'd personally use the Andersen, though.
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Aug 26, 2016
    kc8yhk wrote:
    I own a goosebox and installed it on our toy hauler. It works great, zero complaints. With the dual shock absorbers and air bag NOTHING moves inside the trailer while we are going down the road.
    The trailer tows perfect.

    The goosebox isn't an adapter, it's a complete pin box replacement, and it's endorsed by lippert so it won't void our trailer frame warranty. I called and asked myself.


    The Reese GooseBox is "endorsed" by Lippert because the two companies have a financial relationship and Lippert pedals Reese's products. It has nothing to do with engineering.

    Rob
  • kc8yhk's avatar
    kc8yhk
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2016
    I own a goosebox and installed it on our toy hauler. It works great, zero complaints. With the dual shock absorbers and air bag NOTHING moves inside the trailer while we are going down the road.
    The trailer tows perfect.

    The goosebox isn't an adapter, it's a complete pin box replacement, and it's endorsed by lippert so it won't void our trailer frame warranty. I called and asked myself.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Aug 26, 2016
    Correct ....your trailer, your money, your choice

    BUT why not use a goose-neck set up for goose-neck trailers
  • SoCalDesertRid1's avatar
    SoCalDesertRid1
    Explorer II
    Aug 26, 2016
    I'd prefer the Anderson, over a gooseneck adapter. The Companion is still the best though.

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