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After dealing with bulky hitches and lost bed space, you start looking for something simpler. GEN-Y's Nomad replaces your fifth-wheel pin box with a gooseneck setup that frees your truck bed and adds an auto-latching coupler for easier hookups.
If you've hauled with a fifth-wheel base before, you know the tradeoff. The rails eat up most of your bed, the slides have to stay lubricated, and anything you load up ends up with grease on it. After a while, you stop using your truck like a truck. The Nomad fixes that. It replaces the bulky setup with a gooseneck coupler that latches quick and gives you your bed back for what it was meant for: hauling stuff. And, you can do that without cramming your load past metal and grease.
You don't have to climb into your truck bed to hook up or hold the coupler open to unhook. The Nomads auto-latch locks onto the ball as soon as it connects. When you're done, just flip the handle and drive off.
The Nomad bolts directly to standard Lippert patterns (1621, 1716, or 1116) using your trailer's existing hardware. It's rated for 30,000 lbs GTW and 6,500 lbs pin weight, built as a static system that skips the shock-absorbing guts to keep things lighter and more affordable. It's the practical choice for haulers who want strength, space, and simplicity without the extra cost or complication.
I’ll be honest, this is a pretty basic setup, but that’s not a bad thing. I like that this is a quality basic pin box option without spending a ton of money. It also frees up space in the truck bed since it doesn't require a traditional fifth wheel hitch. Having that extra room is always a win in my book, especially when I'm packing for a trip.
I was impressed that one pin box works for the 1621, 116, and 1716, which makes replacing or choosing the right one a lot simpler. It’s lightweight, which means no freight shipping or extra hassle.
That said, I wouldn’t recommend this if the main goal is improving ride quality. This one is really about keeping things simple and affordable. If that’s what you’re after, it does the job nicely.
I received the Gen Y Nomad within three days of ordering. It arrived packaged very well. Installation took me less than an hour counting removing my old pin box. I installed the Gen Y by myself without a forklift or anything. I just set it up in the bed of my pickup and alighned it with the trailer. It is a very well made hitch. I gave it 4 stars at this time only because I have not towed it it yet.
Great product very well constructed and much heavier duty than the 5th wheel pin box it replaced.
Highly recommended to anyone looking at a conversion.
Kate F.
4/23/2026
It is so great to not have to deal with that bulky 5th wheel hitch Mark! Where did you go for the first trip to test things out?
It was super easy to find the exact hitch I needed and they also let you know what else you need to make them work. Super fast shipping. Easy install all around amazing experience
Love the hitch! It bolted right up with no issues. Very well built. A solidly made item.I pulled my 37 foot 5th wheel over a hundred miles on it's first use. The truck rode very smoothly. Chucking was minimal. I expected a harsh ride like people suggested but didn't experience much of that. I felt very safe using this hitch and I'm glad to have purchased it.
I like how the Gen-Y Nomad clears out the whole truck bed. Getting rid of that big fifth-wheel hitch makes the truck a lot more useful when I’m not towing. I also like how simple the hookup is, you drop the trailer onto the ball and the latch grabs on its own, no climbing around in the bed.
The only thing I would change about this pin box is to add some cushioning. The ride is about the same as a standard setup, but the price reflects that since you’re not paying for the shock absorption feature. I like how straightforward the design is, without a bunch of extra parts getting in the way. This setup is straightforward, solid, and practical.
Showed up with box destroyed and top passenger side bent in pretty badly. Was able to straighten up and mount with no problems. Not e trailer or gen-y fault.
A nice heavy unit, just disappointed in not including safety chain with the hitch.
Very nice product. would be nice to be able to put a lock on release lever just for peace of mind.
Easy install great hitch
Shipped got it quick bolted up no probl em
fit and finish are excellent the product works like it should
Awsome product heavy built bolts right up
Fast and great service
Hello the hitch looks great and the shipping was fast the reason I gave it 4 stars not 5 is to install this adapter on a lippert 1116 pin box you need shim plates which is not stated in the product description I found this out from a friend after I ordered and had to place another order to get them
Mike L.
1/23/2026
Sorry about the confusion there Harry. I'll have the product description updated so it indicates that the # GY76FR shims are needed for the 1116 and 1716 pin box.
Do you have a question about this 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter?
Condition: Badly Dinged
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Kate F.
4/23/2026
I will take the 4 stars for now Mark, after that first tow I hope you come back to make it 5 =) Where are you going for the first trip with the new set-up?