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• Will B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box Fit 2020 Vanleigh Beacon 34RLB
  Hey Justin! Based on the pin weight and GVWR of your 2020 Vanleigh Beacon 34RLB you will want to get the 4.5k TW model. There are two different models depending on your bolt pattern. If you have a Lippert 1621, 1621HD, 0719, or Fabex PB 600 Series you need the B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # BW83RV. If you have an 1116 or 1716 you need the # BW83RV with the shim kit # BW57MV. If you have the Lippert Rhino Box on there now you need # BW55RV instead. If you aren't sure which bolt...
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• How to Determine Clearance Using B&W Gooseneck Pin Box With 2009 Ram 3500 Short Bed
  Hey Fred! You will need to take some measurements to determine if you will have enough clearance with the B&W Gooseneck Pin Box # BW23RV. You can use the following formula: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the gooseneck ball center to the truck cab B = Offset used C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2 As long as you have at least 4" of clearance you will be able to make a 90 degree turn. You can also live with the lost clearance as long as you know your limitations....
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• Will B&W Gooseneck Pin Box Fit Brinkley Z2900
  Hey Dean! The B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # BW73RV will fit your Brinkley Z2900 if you have a Lippert 1621/1621HD bolt pattern. Also yes, there is a heftier model, which is the # BW83RV with a max tongue weight (TW) of 4,500 lbs. What is your pin weight with the generator? As long as you aren't over that 4.5k limit you're good. If you have an 1116/1716 you will need the 1621 pin box along with the Shim Kit for B&W 5th Wheel-to-Gooseneck Pin Box # BW57MV. If you have a Rhino bolt...
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• Can B&W Gooseneck Pin Box Replace Curt Helux On 2026 Brinkley Model Z 2680
  Hey Kevin! Yes, the B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # BW55RV will fit the 2026 Brinkley Model Z 2680. The Curt Helux only fits a Lippert Rhino bolt pattern so that makes it easy to identify. The B&W is designed for the Rhino as well so it will fit. However, looking at the specs I believe the 3.25K TW model # BW23RV is more appropriate for the 2680. This does include safety chains so you don't need to pick them up separately. Where are you headed with the Brinkley once you swap out...
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• What is the Total Weight of the B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Lippert Rhino Pin Box RVGN3164?
  Appreciate you asking Terry, The B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Lippert Rhino Pin Box # BW55RV weights approximately 175 lbs. What truck and 5th wheel are you running?
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• How does the B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box Compare to the Curt Helux?
  Hey Chris. The B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item # BW55RV uses a rubber SumoSpring to absorb road shock while also reducing chucking and jarring. It has dual axis cushioning which not only absorbs up and down movement but also front to back movement. The Curt Helux item # C44HB only helps with the up and down movement or chucking. It doesn't address the push pull feeling. The B&W 5th item # BW55RV going to handle those road bumps and bridge transitions before they get transferred...
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• Does B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box Include Safety Chains
  Hey Shawn! Yes, the B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # BW23RV does include safety chains. That is one of the first things we asked them when they came by to show us the new pin box. They also throw in replacement hardware so you're covered if you need it. Gooseneck pin boxes are already pricey, and it can be easy to forget the safety chains, so it is nice that B&W decided to include them. This particular model is designed to fit a Lippert Rhino bolt pattern so make sure that is what...
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• Will B&W Gooseneck Pin Box Work With 2025 Forest River Riverstone Legacy 39RKFB
  Hey Jim! Yes, the B&W Gooseneck Pin Box can be used on your 2025 Riverstone 39RKFB. However, you need to determine the pin box bolt pattern to find the right model. The # BW83RV you were looking at is designed for a Lippert 1621/1621HD bolt pattern (also fits 1116/1716 with shim kit # BW57MV). If you have the Rhino Box you need # BW55RV instead. If you aren't sure which bolt pattern is on your 5th wheel, feel free to send me a picture of the pin box sticker and I will identify it for...
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• B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box Adapter for Lippert Rhino Pin Box
  Hey Rick! The B&W pin box adapter is a great choice to upgrade your trailer setup to tow with your diesel 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD with 6-1/2' bed! I gave your specs to the manufacturer and confirmed that you have a Lippert Rhino pin box. The B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # BW55RV is the best replacement for your current pin box and it will bolt up in place of it, so there will be no compatibility issues at all. This is rated for up to 25,000 lbs of trailer weight and 4,500 lbs...
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• Recommended Gen-Y Torsion-Flex 5th Wheel King Pin Box for a Rhino Box Bolt Pattern
  Thanks for the information AJ and welcome back. To replace your Jayco's factory pin box, I recommend the Gen-Y Torsion-Flex 5th Wheel King Pin Box item # GY82SB. This pin box fits a Rhino pin box bolt pattern and works with trailers weighing up to 30,000 lbs with a tongue weight up to 6,500 lbs. The Gen-Y Torsion-Flex 5th Wheel King Pin Box item # GY82SB has Torsion Flex technology that works similar to torsion axles. It's designed to isolate your truck from the trailer to prevent road...
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• B&W Gooseneck Pin Box for 2023 Forest River Riverstone 442MC
  Hey Richard, welcome back! Thanks to your pictures I was able to identify your pin box which has the Lippert Rhino bolt pattern. The B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # BW55RV is what you need for your 2023 Riverstone 442MC. This includes the safety chains as well as replacement mounting hardware. Any big trips planned once you get the new pin box installed?
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• Comparing Gen Y Executive To B&W 5th Wheel To Gooseneck Adapter For 2026 Alliance Valor 21K
  Hey there Scott! Yes, I’d be comfortable with the B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # BW55RV for your Alliance Valor. It fits the Lippert Rhino bolt pattern and is rated for 25,000 lbs GTW and 4,500 lbs of pin weight. Your dry pin weight is 3,253 lbs, so there is a decent amount of room there. That said, loaded pin weight can increase quite a bit depending on how the trailer is packed, especially with cargo stored forward of the axles. The safest way to know for sure is to weigh the...
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• B&W Gooseneck Pin Box Conversion For 2027 Ram 3500 With Factory Prep
  Hey Ryan, congratulations on the new truck! I recommend the B&W Gooseneck Pin Box # BW55RV to replace your Lippert Rhino. It has a 25,000 lb towing capacity and a 4,500 lb pin weight rating, so it will handle your 3,600 lbs of loaded pin weight. For your 2027 Ram 3500 with the factory prep, you'll also need the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2062. This installs directly into your factory gooseneck mounting points, so you won't need an additional underbed hitch. You can get both...
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• Looking For B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box For 2022 ATC Aluminum Toy Hauler
  Hey David, thanks for reaching out. Yes, we can, but I'll need more information from you to make sure you are getting the right thing. As far as the B&W gooseneck pin box, we'll need to figure out exactly what pin box is currently on your camper. They aren't make and model specific, so the best way to determine that is with the info on the pin box sticker. There should be a sticker up on the side of the pin box on the "wings" and it should show info like model number and serial number....
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• Will B&W Gooseneck Pin Box Clear Corners of CM Flatbed
  Hey Mackenzie! I checked into this and I don't think the shorter appearance of the B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # BW23RV will be an issue. The B&W measures 13.5" from the center of the gooseneck ball to the forward mounting holes. The Gen-Y Executive for the Rhino pin box measures 13.541" at the same points, so the two will position the trailer in essentially the same spot front to back. More importantly, you will need to get some measurements with the new 5th wheel since that will...
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• Shock Absorbing Gooseneck Coupler Options for a 2022 ATC 4023 Toy Hauler
  Hi David, I just want to make sure we're talking about the same type of hitch. The B and W Conversion Hitch part # BW55RV is designed to replace the pin box on a fifth wheel trailer and convert it to a gooseneck connection. Since your 2022 ATC 4023 is already a gooseneck trailer, that particular conversion hitch would not be a fit. If your goal is to improve ride quality and reduce some of the chucking and shock that can be felt through the truck and trailer, a shock absorbing gooseneck...
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• Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Adapter for 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500
  Hey Nathan, welcome back! The Demco Recon Stealth # DM73UV is a great option with the Curt EZr Double Lock # C65HR already in your 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500. It mounts to your gooseneck ball and comes with a MOLLE panel for your Chevy so you can fold up the hitch and store it at the front of the bed when you're not towing. If you don't care about the folding design and storage, the standard Demco Recon # DM8550045 will also work with your existing gooseneck hitch. This also has the advantage...
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• Longer BW54TV Safety Chains for the BW55RV Adapter?
  Hi Bradley, Yes, you need the B&W Long Safety Chains, part # BW54TV. These are designed to provide the extra length needed on Ram trucks when the factory chain attachment points are farther away from the fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter. These chains are 51-1/2 inches long from hook to hook compared to the the standard 42-inch safety chains that come with a B&W adapter like part # BW55RV. What kind of fifth wheel are you towing?
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• Does B&W Gooseneck Pin Box Come With Hardware
  Hey Jaryd! Yes, the B&W Gooseneck Pin Box # BW55RV comes with all of the hardware you need for installation. It also includes safety chains so you won't need to pick those up separately. This is designed to replace a Lippert Rhino pin box so you want to make sure it matches the bolt pattern on your 5th wheel. What kind of 5th wheel are you towing?
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• Will the B&W BW55RV Fit a Forest River Cedar Creek with a Lippert Rhino Pin Box?
  Hi Rick, Yes, if your Forest River Cedar Creek is equipped with the factory Lippert Rhino pin box, then the B and W part # BW55RV Shock Absorbing Gooseneck Pin Box is a direct replacement and an excellent option for converting your fifth wheel to a gooseneck connection. One of the biggest advantages of this pin box is that it gives you a completely open truck bed when you're not towing while also improving ride quality. Its dual axis cushioning works to reduce both the up and down bounce...
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• Is B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box Pre-Greased From Factory?
  Hey Tim! Welcome back, and thanks for reaching out! The B&W 5th Wheel Setup # BW65RV that you purchased from us does come greased from the factory. You'll want to maintain and touch up the grease points every 2,500 miles as shown in the photo below that I grabbed from the owner's manual. What kind of 5th wheel did you install the adapter on, and where are you planning on taking it?
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