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When your fifth wheel's unhitched, your truck still has work to do. This cushioned 5th wheel to gooseneck pin box cuts down on chucking and frees up your bed when the trailer's parked so you can haul what you need, when you want.
When you're not towing your fifth wheel, you still need your truck bed open for everyday use. With this direct replacement pin box, you can hitch your trailer to a gooseneck ball and clear out the bulky fifth-wheel hitch that eats up space. Load your tools, haul lumber, or stow your weekend gear without worrying about having enough bed space. It's designed to keep your fifth wheels ride height and weight balance just right, and it installs with the included hardware. At about 175 lbs, it's a two-person lift, so grab a buddy or a hoist to make the job easier.
If you've had it with an air-bag pin box that seems to lose pressure or need topping off, this gooseneck pin box gives you the same comfort without the upkeep. The GooseTech cushioned pin box uses a heavy-duty rubber shear spring to absorb fore-and-aft movement, softening the jolt from bumps, dips, and bridge seams. You'll feel less chucking up front and experience a more relaxed ride on long hauls.
Although this pin box can tow up to 24,000 lbs, the internal rubber shear spring is optimized for trailers that range from 14,001 to 18,000 lbs. A rubber spring built for 24,000 lbs trailers would be too stiff to provide any cushion for a 14,001 lb trailer, while a rubber spring built for 14,001 trailers would be too flexible for a 24,000 lbs trailer. To get the best results from this cushioned pin box, the sweet spot is a trailer in the 14,001 to 18,000 lbs range.
With GooseTech, hooking up happens fast. As you lower your trailer onto the gooseneck ball, the spring-loaded coupler clicks into place and locks down tight, so you don't have to latch it by hand or wonder if it's secure. Once you're connected, climb in to attach your safety chains (sold separately) for that extra peace of mind before you head out. When it's time to unhook, reach into your truck bed with the included remote handle to pull the release handle. And when you're parked for the night, use the built-in lock hole to secure your trailer and sleep easy.
If you are not sure what pin box you have, there a couple way to figure it out. Consult this help article for more information: 4 Steps to Choosing Your 5th-Wheel Pin Box & How To Measure Your Pin Box
Notes: Safety chains are required on all GooseTech applications. Use MR23MV (sold separately) for best results.
After years of trying different hitch setups, the MoRyde GooseTech has become my favorite towing system yet. We’ve towed over 1,200 miles with it, and it’s been smooth, quiet, and completely maintenance-free , no airbags to refill, no grease fittings to mess with, and a super simple hookup process. Plus, when I unhook, I get my entire truck bed back. It feels like MorRyde took everything I loved about their rubber pin box and made it even better. I couldn’t be happier with how it tows.
The Mor/Ryde goose tech pin box arrive fast. Got it installed and looks great. Quality product. Now just waiting for the first trip. Thanks etrailer
Install was easy, less than an hour taking our time. Won't get to use it till sometime in the spring but it's ready to go and will be nice having the 8 ft. bed clear and useful!
I got this due to my needs for a gooseneck adapter. I have tried two other types that chucked and this goosetech got rid of it. But it came with a negative. I have this fish tailing feeling when I tow it. I notice that my truck feels less controlled then the other hitches. It makes going the speed limit feel a little unsafe. I might change my rating as I keep towing, but so far I'm not too impressed.
Kate F.
2/11/2026
I’m sorry to hear you’re experiencing that unsettled, fishtailing feeling Antonio, I know that can make towing stressful. A few things that would be worth checking are your pin weight (to make sure you’re in the recommended range), truck and trailer tire pressures, and that the pin box is torqued to spec. It’s also a good idea to confirm your trailer isn’t loading too light in the front, as that can affect stability at highway speeds. If everything checks out, sometimes a small adjustment in cargo placement can make a noticeable difference in how planted it feels. Let me know if any of these help fix the issue.
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12/9/2025
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