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Gen-Y Hitch Nomad 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - 1621,1116, 1716 - 30K GTW - 6.5K TW
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Gen-Y Hitch Nomad 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - 1621,1116, 1716 - 30K GTW - 6.5K TW
Part Number: GY57ND
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Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter - GY57ND
- 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Replaces Pin Box
- Not Shock Absorbing
- Gen-Y Hitch
- Adapts Trailer
- Lippert 1116
- Lippert 1716
- Lippert 1621
- 30000 lbs
- No Extra Clearance
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.
Highlights
- Auto-Latch Connection: Hooks up to your gooseneck ball quick and secure, sparing you the climb and struggle.
- No Bulk In Your Bed: Replaces your trailer's pin box so you can tow with a gooseneck setup and use your truck bed again.
- Engineered For Heavy Towing: Rated for 30,000 lbs GTW and 6,500 lbs pin weight, built to handle serious hauls.
- Smart, Simple Upgrade: Fewer parts to fail, fewer things to fuss with. Just hook up and roll out.
- Bolt-On Fitment: Mounts to existing Lippert bolt patterns using your hardware for a simple install.
- Safety Chain Attachment Points: Cross-shaped holes provide connection points for safety chains (GY49GR - sold separately).
Features to know about
Tired Of The Hitch Taking Over Your Bed
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.
A Smarter Way To Hitch Up
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.
A Simple Upgrade That Works Hard
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.
Specs
Compatibility:
- Designed to replace:
- Lippert 1621, 1116, and 1716 5th-wheel pin boxes
- Requires GY76FR shims (sold separately) for 1116 and 1716 pin boxes
- Lippert 1621, 1116, and 1716 5th-wheel pin boxes
Capacity:
- Towing:
- 30,000 lbs
- Pin weight:
- 6,500 lbs
Construction:
- Powder-coated steel
Connection:
- Ball size:
- 2-5/16"
Warranty:
- 5-Year limited
GH-8101 Gen Y Hitch Static Nomad 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Lipper 1621,1116, and 1716 - 30,000lbs GTW - 6,500lbs TW
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
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Ratings & Reviews
4.6
44 reviews
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Mark
04/19/2026
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.
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Mark
04/21/2026
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.
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?
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Kate F.- Parts Advisor at etrailer
12/23/2025
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 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.
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Cornelius
08/29/2026
This hitch adapter is 100% AWESOME very well made and easy to install with the bolt kit. Get two buddies to help
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Rick
08/29/2026
Pin box is well made and heavy duty. Haven’t went camping yet, but I’m sure there will be no issues.
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Josh
05/07/2026
I gave this product a 4 star because the hitch and box was full of tiny metal bb’s or something similar i put a picture with the review they where all in the latch mechanism causing it to stick but the hitch itself is a fantastic product. Install took about 15 minutes and I can’t wait to put some miles on it
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Matt
05/18/2026
Showed up on time but was bent pretty bad where it bolts up on one of the corners had to spent bout half hour straightening it out. Looked like it was mis handled in shipping.
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Tyler
07/17/2026
Extremely fast shipping! The product did wear a small hole in the box and scratch and wear some on the corner of the metal but it can be easily fixed.
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Brian
08/28/2026
Just what I was looking for and a great price! Works great. Delivery was fast and customer service was excellent!
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Benjamin
04/30/2026
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
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Jason
06/08/2026
Installation went very well, pulled on a test drive so far and that went well also.
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Christopher
01/18/2026
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.
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John H. -Parts Advisor at etrailer
12/09/2025
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.
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.
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Michael
03/24/2026
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.
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Bart
08/27/2026
Took about an hour to install…
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Bruce
05/24/2026
Good quality except the release lever is made of flexible plastic.
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David
05/04/2026
A nice heavy unit, just disappointed in not including safety chain with the hitch.
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Patrick
04/05/2026
Very nice product. would be nice to be able to put a lock on release lever just for peace of mind.
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Timothy
12/29/2025
Easy install great hitch
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Luke
04/01/2026
Shipped got it quick bolted up no problem
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Paul
04/02/2026
fit and finish are excellent the product works like it should
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Melissa
04/03/2026
Awsome product heavy built bolts right up
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Andoni
03/12/2026
Fast and great service
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Kevin
07/26/2026
I can’t give it 5 stars at this time. Installation took me more time than it should’ve. Two holes didn’t line up and I had to purchase a reamer bit to make it work. I was replacing a 1621 pin box on a Grand Design Reflections, it should have lined up. I installed the pin box when I was in Florida. The verdict is still out because the ride was so rough coming home to Michigan. I don’t know if it was the pin box or the bad roads. Our next trip is in 3 weeks to the UP.
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Harry
01/23/2026
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.
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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?