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• Options for Towing A Fifth Wheel With A 2022 F-350 Short Bed With OEM Puck System
  With a 2022 F350 short bed, hitting the top of the bed rails should not be an issue with most campers. Turning clearance however, will certainly be a factor. That is one advantage of the Andersen Ultimate hitch # AM3200, as it provides a 9" offset. It is also very light (40 lbs) and will by far be the easiest to manage by yourself. Any other hitch is going to be at least quadruple that. For example, for your truck we would generally recommend a B&W companion hitch # BWRVK3370. Extremely...
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• Is An Offset Ball Needed For The Reese Goosebox In A Short Bed 2014 Ram 3500 Dually
  With a short bed truck it's definitely recommended that you use an offset ball to try and prevent the nose of the trailer from contacting the cab of the truck when making tight turns. The Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # GY83XR provides a 5" offset so you're correct in choosing it. The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter # RP85FR should clear the tailgate without a problem, but you may still have issues with turning clearance even with offset ball. Newer...
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• Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter to Replace Lippert 1621 Pin Box
  Looks like you have a Rotoflex pin box and installed a Convert-A-Ball adapter part # CAB-C5G on it which isn't supposed to happen. The king pin plate flexes and causes the issue you have. If you can get me the pin box part numbers you see on it I can see what adapter solutions you have.
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• Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Truck That Has a Recessed Gooseneck Hitch
  To tow a 5th wheel trailer with your truck that has a Hauler bed and a recessed gooseneck hitch installed, there are a few different options. Since the goosneck hitch is already installed the easiest way would be to adapt either the truck or trailer so you can hook up and tow. The first option is an adapter that replaces your pin box on your trailer. They are specifically designed to fit certain pin boxes, but this is the most secure permanent solution. Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck...
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• Is the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel-Gooseneck Pin Box Approved by Lippert for 1621 Pin Box
  I reached out to Lippert and as of right now they have not tested or approved the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel-Gooseneck Pin Box - Lippert 1621/1621 HD - 21K - 3.5K TW # 325-GH-8045 as a replacement for the 1621. However, this does not mean that they have not tested or approved other Gen-Y products for other pin boxes. You are correct, the only tested and approved replacement for your Lippert 1621 is the Reese Goose Box like the # RP85FR. If there was damage to the frame that...
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• Is There A Gooseneck Hitch Which Will Not Void The Lippert Limited Frame Warranty On a 5TH Wheel?
  Currently the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter # RP85FR is the only adapter Lippert approves for use which will not void the Lippert Limited Frame Warranty. This information can be found in the Lippert document CCD-0004318 which you can find by searching through a search engine like google as I am not able to post this document on our site. The Adapter # RP85FR does fit in place of Lippert 1621, 1716, 0719, Rhino, and Fabex PB 600 series pin boxes and has...
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• Compatibility of Reese Goose Box With Recessed Gooseneck Ball on Flat Bed Truck
  If the recessed well that the gooseneck ball sits in is at least 15 x 15 inches square and no greater than 5 inches deep, then yes you can use the # RP85FR Reese Goose Ball 5th wheel to gooseneck hitch adapter. The # RP94720 model you'd looked at is compatible with Lippert 1621, 1621HD, and 0719 OEM pin boxes and has a 20K capacity. The Goose Box will work just fine on truck with a standard bed (as opposed to a flat bed). If your OEM pin box isn't on the list mentioned above, you'll be...
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• What 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Hitch do I Need for My 2019 Ford F250 with Short Bed?
  Hello Shane, Great question, and I am going to need you pin box number to ensure we are getting you the right part number. If you are unsure of your pin box number, please feel free to send me the information off of the sticker on your current Pin Box so I can get it from Lippert. Since your 2019 F250 is a short bed you are definitely going to need an offset. The Shocker 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pinbox for Lippert 1621/0719 and Rhino Box - 24K GTW - 6K TW # SHK23MR has a 3" offset. I attached...
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• Determining Which Reese Goose Box Fits 2020 Keystone Montana High Country 305RL and 345RL
  I would love to help, but you will need to confirm which pin boxes are currently on your 2020 Keystone Montana High Country 305RL and 345RL to see if one of the Reese Goose Boxes will fit as we do not have a way to determine which pin box was installed on your trailer. To do this you will need to check each pin box for the model number, this is typically a 4 digit number like 1621. If this model number sticker is missing then just send me a picture of the tag that has the serial number...
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• Comparing Reese Goose Box Pin Box to Andersen Ultimate for Ram 3500 Short Bed Turning Clearances
  The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter # RP94720 for Lippert 1621, 1621HD, and 0719 pin boxes will not increase your turning clearances by itself beyond the Andersen Ultimate hitch you have. The distance from the center of the hitch ball coupler to the center of the first row of bolt holes is 17-3/4 inches. The biggest benefit is the air ride suspension along with one less moving part. The only way to increase this is to use an offset hitch ball like the...
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• What is the Difference in the 3rd Generation Reese Goosebox?
  There are a couple of major differences in the 3rd generation Reese Goosebox item # RP85FR over the prior models. First and foremost it now fits the Lippert Rhino pin box. This pin box is more common now than ever and 5th wheel owners will finally have a gooseneck adapter option that will not void their warranty. Visually the biggest change will be the removal of the taller wings. Reese has changed the angle of the entire goosebox to remove the deeper drop look to a more streamlined appearance....
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• Will the Reese Goose Box Fit a Flatbed Truck with Recessed Hitch Ball and Side Tool Boxes
  I have attached some dimensional drawings of the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part # RP85FR for you which should then help you get a good idea as to whether or not you will have issues with the tool boxes and recessed hitch ball on your flatbed. However, it wouldn't really be possible to give you a definite yes or no answer as there are just too many factors involved. I will say that the closer you are able to get the hitch ball to the floor of the flatbed,...
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• Is There 5th Wheel Hitch For 2022 Ford F-250 w/ Pucks That Will Get Closer to King Pin
  Hi Fred, It's possible there is a 5th wheel hitch for your 2022 Ford F-250 that can give you a bit more clearance, but you'll need to compare that to where your current hitch sits. What may work for you is the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3370. The # BWRVK3370 has arms you can reposition, and when they are in the position furthest from the cab, the kingpin will be 1" in front of the axle. I'm not certain where your kingpin sits...
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• Reese Goose Box Dimensions for Proper Trailer Ride Height with Truck Gooseneck Hitch
  The Goose Box Doesn't specifiy the height required from the ground to the ball. Instead it specifies the height from the coupler connection to the front bottom bolt where the pin box attaches. I've attached photos of these dimensions to assist with the Goose Box # RP85FR. Bed height can be adjusted at the pin box bolts, with the angle of the connection on the Goose Box, or at the axles of the trailer itself to find the proper fit for your truck and trailer.
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• Troubleshooting a Faulty Air Valve on a Reese Goosebox
  I have linked a diagram that shows the procedures listed below that go step by step in how to fill your Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter item # RP85FR with air. 1. Perform the hitching procedure before adjusting suspension air pressure, with the trailer loaded. 2. With trailer hitched to truck and landing gear / jacks retracted, add air to the air bag fill valve shown in figures 12 and 13. When filling the system, you must push the air valve into the hard...
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• Should I Go With The 16k RP94716 Or 20k RP94720 Reese Goose Box For My Trailer?
  Generally I would say that there isn't a reason to go to a higher capacity than needed, but as the price difference between the 16k Reese Goose Box 20k Reese Goose Box # RP85FR is so little, there isn't really a reason to not go for the more heavy duty option. Now with that said, this does not mean your trailer will be able to handle more weight as the frame is not designed to carry it. However, if you ever upgrade to a heavier trailer and still want to use a Reese Goose Box, you will not...
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• Adapting a Gooseneck Hitch to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2011 Ford F-350
  The hole for gooseneck balls are not all the same. The Companion hitches such as # BWRVK3050, which was designed for flat bed trucks, only fit B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck hitches. For a gooseneck ball that sticks up from the bed (and is not recessed in a cavity like on a flat bed truck) you can use the Demco Recon hitch # DM8550045. It clamps around a 2-5/16 inch gooseneck ball. I have included a link to a video review of this hitch for you. Another option is to adapt the trailer by...
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• Comparing Reese Goose Box and Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter
  In regards to a Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter like part # RP94720 and a Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Pin Box like part # 325-GH-8045, the main difference is that one uses air for cushioning and the other uses rubber. The benefit of air is that you can adjust the pressure for the desired ride quality and the benefit of rubber is that you don't have to worry about making any adjustments. Personally, I prefer the adjustability...
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• Reese Goose Box Adapter for a Lippert 1716 Pin Box Rated for 19,000 Pounds
  The Reese Goose Box for the Lippert 1716 Pin Box is # RP94716-61301 which is the Goose Box with the spacer kit included. It is rated for 16,000 pounds. Since you need a higher capacity you will need Goose Box # RP94720 with spacer kit # RP61301. Goose Box # RP85FR is rated for 20,000 pounds.
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• Solution for Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with Curt Double-Lock Hitch on 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500
  While we do have other options for you, the only way to use the B&W Companion # BWRVK3500 or # BWRVK3400 is by having the entire B&W Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1016 installed on your 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 as there isn't a way to safely fit different parts of gooseneck hitches together. With that being said, I'm a little curious about the gooseneck hitch you currently have installed. Reason being that the Chevy factory gooseneck hitch would have needed all of the pucks installed as well...
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• Reese Goose Box Adapter Air Bag Will Not Hold Air
  No. There is definitely a leak in the air bag in the Goose Box # RP85FR. To be clear, the system has a relief valve that, when there is excess pressure in the back, will vent air. It is recommended to fill the bag until it reaches the green area and then add a few more pounds of air. Tow the trailer and step on the brakes a few times. Excess air will vent out. The remaining air should be at or near the green area and that would be the optimum air pressure. If after doing this more air...
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• Can a Reese Goose Box Fifth Wheel Adapter be Used with 2019 Ram 3500 Mega Cab
  The mega cab versions of the 2019 Ram 3500 have a 6-1/2 foot bed so if you were to use the Reese Goose Box part # RP94720 you'd need to make sure the trailer you install it on as a tapered nose which would allow better turning clearances. It's definitely possible but if the trailer has a standard width nose without any taper you'd most likely have cab/trailer nose interference in tight turns. If you send me the info on the trailer you are considering though I can check it out and give you...
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• Reese Goose Box Fit for Arctic Fox 27-5L
  The Reese Goosebox works very well. It's air ride feature would spare the frame from the beating it would experience from other gooseneck adapters. Lippert is the largest manufacturer of 5th wheel frames, and they have endorsed the Goosebox, and have stated that using the Goosebox won't invalidate their frame warranty. Since it works okay with Lippert frames, there's no reason to believe it wouldn't work with a Northwood frame, but if your RV is still under warranty, then using an air...
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• Troubleshooting 5th Wheel Chucking with Andersen Ultimate Gooseneck Hitch
  The Andersen Ultimate is a nice option for being lightweight, but it is not any help with chucking as you described. It has absolutely no built in assistance for that function. You are pulling a really big trailer, so the chucking will be worse with that than a lightweight 5th wheel because there is simply more momentum so you will feel it more. There really isn't a way to help with the chucking you are experiencing with that particular hitch as air ride will definitely help some but...
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