Selecting 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter for 2020 Heartland Bighorn 39MB With 16k GVWR
Published 10/27/2023
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Question:
Hey my GVWR for my 5th wheel is 16K. Its a 2020 Heartland Bighorn 39MB. Will the 16K Reese Box work for this or do I need to go with the 20K Reese Goose Box?
asked by: Jake
Expert Reply:
You could technically use the # RP94716-61301 since you won't exceed the rating but you would be better off with the 20k version instead. Manufacturers recommend only using 80-85% of the capacity so there is a safety margin. You also want to double check the sticker or measure the bolt pattern on your pin box to identify it and make sure you get the correct replacement. For example, this Reese Goose Box fits Lippert 0115, 1116, and 1716.
We don't currently have the 20k version since Reese products have been heavily backordered following an acquisition by another company. Instead, I recommend checking out the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box. Based on your GVWR and current pin box you would need one of the following:
-Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Lippert 1621/1621HD # GY38FR
-Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Lippert 1116/1716 # GY48FR
-Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Fabex/M&M 665 # GY68FR
-Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Lippert Rhino # GY33GR
If you aren't sure which pin box you have I can help you identify it if you send me a picture of the sticker. I also added a helpful article below which explains how to measure if the sticker is missing and you don't know which pin box it is.
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Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter - Lippert 1716 - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Trailer
- 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No Extra Clearance
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Replaces Pin Box
- Shock Absorbing
- Lippert 0115
- Lippert 1116
- Lippert 1716
- Reese
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