Reese Goose Box
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I haven't used one. I did research it though. I have always read that goose neck conversions are harder on the fiver's frame and could possibly void the warranty. Considering that Lippert promotes the Reese Goose Box on their website, I'd say you should be good to go if you decide to go with it. Again, that's just my opinion.
Joezeppy
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kdbgoat said:
You are correct. Lippert fully endorses the Goose Box. It's designed with a forward arc rather than the traditional adapters that are purely vertical. It also has a cushion/spring type action built into it. I considered it when I was researching hitches but decided on the Andersen due to it's lower weight and ease of removing the adapter block (so it could be moved by a truck with a regular hitch). Had I not gone with the Andersen, the Goose Box was my 2nd choice.
Gary RV_Wizard
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Several modern 5W hitches are fully removable from the truck bed. Even 20 year old ones were readily removable down to the bed rails, though those rails can still be a nuisance if you need to slide in a heavy load.
An example of a hitch that allows full use of the truck bed:
http://www.hidden-hitches.com/5th_wheel_main.htm
Joezeppy
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Our Hideout is 34'-11" and has a GVWR of 11,200 lbs. While I have not weighed it yet, based on a CAT scale weight of our prior TT and estimating the same amount of cargo I think we're around 10,000 - 10,250 lbs.Mickey G said:
Keep in mind I'm using the Andersen Ultimate 5th wheel hitch. It is not their ranch/goose neck adapter.Mickey G said:
grashley
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Mickey G said:
I would STRONGLY recommend against any FW adapter with this design. It is like putting a cheater bar on a wrench to increase torque on a stuck bolt. This "pipe" will lock firmly onto the FW pin, then apply unintended forces in all directions to the pin box, possibly causing significant damage to the FW frame.
Unlike the pipe style adapter, the Andersen Ultimate and B&W Companion will attach to the gooseneck ball with a stable connection to the truck bed, then support the FW pin at the pin box. This eliminates all of the unwanted torque on the pin. Both are easily removed from the truck, leaving a completely empty bed.
Also, what is your tow vehicle (TV)?
