Ride Quality Of Reese Goosebox Versus Lippert Trail Air Rota-Flex and B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch

Updated 08/06/2020 | Published 08/04/2020

Question:

Hi, which setup will offer a better ride quality: The Trailair Rota-Flex and a BandW Companion hitch or the Reese Goosebox? Thanks

asked by: Carlos

Expert Reply:

Given the choice between the Reese Goose Box and the Trail Air Rotaflex like the # LC328330 you'd looked at, I'd recommend the Goose Box for better ride quality. The Rota-Flex offers a pivoting foot plate that provides resistance against chucking, but it lacks an airbag, so any bouncing the front end of your fifth wheel does will be transferred directly to the truck. The Goose Box features dual shock absorbers to prevent chucking as well as an adjustable air bag to absorb the shock from bouncing, for an all-around improvement in ride quality..

The Rota-Flex model you'd looked at is compatible with the Lippert 1621 and 1621HD pin box. If that's the model of your OEM pin box, you'd want to use the # RP85FR Goose Box. If you have a different OEM model pin box, let me know and I'd be happy to make a suggestion.

If you click the provided link, you can view a video showing a Goose Box being installed.

expert reply by: Mike L