Can the Reese Goose Box be Used on a Short Bed 2016 Ram 2500

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I have a 2016 Ram 2500 Bighorn shortbed and getting a 41’ fifth wheel. Want to put the Reese Goose Box 94623 on the camper, it has Lippert 1621 and install a Draw-Tite 9467 Hide-A-Goose in the truck. What else do I need to get for this set up? Such as chains, wiring, offset ball, etc.?

asked by: Danyl

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The correct Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter for a Lippert 1621 pin box is part # RP85FR which is rated for up to 20,000 lbs. With that being said, it is not recommend to use the Reese Goose Box on a short bed truck due to limited turning clearance.

They do make an offset gooseneck ball adapter for the Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # 9467 on your 2016 Ram 2500, the 5" Offset Ball part # 19308 but this still is more than likely not enough in order for you to execute a full 90 degree turn. You can test this by using the below formula.

(A + B) - C = Clearance

A = Distance from Center of Gooseneck Hitch Ball to Cab of Truck

B = Length of Pin Box Arm

C = Width of Trailer Divided by Two

The other thing you would need assuming the Goose Box and 5" Offset Ball provided enough turning clearance is a set of safety chains for which I recommend using the Reese Safety Chain Kit part # RP49151. If you do not already have an in-bed wiring harness, I recommend the 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness part # 50-97-410.

If it turns out that the Goose Box and 5" Offset Ball do not provide enough turning clearance which I do not believe it will, your best option is to install a fixed 5th wheel hitch and rotating pin box. This is not going to require you to enter and exit the truck each time you need to make a sharp turn and you can also get the rotating pin box with a cushioned airbag so ride comfort will not be lost. For this, I recommend using the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30928 with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16427-204 and the 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin part # RP61422. You will also need the Sidewinder Wedge # RP44FR.

I have attached several review videos for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I can confirm that the Reese Goose Box #RP85FR is the 3rd gen Reese goosebox. The main changes from the 2nd gen are the placement of the inflation valve, and the design of the wings. The 3rd gen wings are slightly smaller than the 1st and 2nd gen,…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part #RP85FR is an excellent option to help free up space in the truck bed, eliminate having to move in/out a heavy hitch, as well as making the hookup process much easier. It can be…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 10

Hey Melanie. The reason you can't find a replacement for your GE ARC15AACBL2 15,000 btu air conditioner is because they phased them out. In 2025 all RV AC systems had to change over to a new coolant called R32. This was a EPA mandated decision.…

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Answer 11

Hey Kim, thanks for reaching out. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor #F24XV do fit your 2020 Ram 2500 with rear coil springs, but the hang-up is the under-bed gooseneck hitch. On your truck, the air bag brackets and the…

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Answer 12

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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