Upgrading To A Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Factors To Consider

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Good morning from Edmonton Alberta Canada. I bought a 2020 Rockwood Ultra Lite 2881S fifth wheel camper this past spring. During the course of the camping season we discovered how rough towing the camper can be due to the chucking jarring, slamming, banging - whatever the correct terminology is when going over rough roads. My research on what the options for achieving a smoother ride has brought me to considering the GenY fifth wheel conversion to a gooseneck. I am wondering if there are any implications to the structural integrity of the trailer if one were to convert. Are there any other factors that I would need to consider before making a switch? Thankyou

asked by: Wes R

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The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY48GR is a great option to help reduce the chucking and jarring. Since the turning point pin box offers no shock absorption at all, this will be a very nice upgrade. Also, I am not sure what fifth wheel hitch you are using, but often times the hitch itself can be responsible for contributing to a rough ride. So taking that out of the mix should benefit you as well.

As far as implication to the structural integrity of the trailer frame, there is no need for concern. If anything, the cushioning and shock absorption this goosebox offers will put less strain on the frame than the original pin box. Also, Gen-Y makes an extremely durable, well-made product. We have complete faith in their product and we frequently recommend the Gen-Y goosebox as a replacement. So it certainly has our seal of approval. It is worth noting that replacing an OE pin box with a Gen-Y will technically void your frame warranty, if you are still within that time period. Most frame warranties are only 1 or 2 years. So if your warranty is already up, no worries.

It is worth mentioning that you will need to get a gooseneck ball for your truck, which I am happy to recommend if you can share more information on your vehicle. You will also need the Safety Chain # GY49GR

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

Gen-Y does offer a fifth wheel pin box to gooseneck coupler that can fit in place of the Lippert Turning Point pin box with the part #GY48GR. At this time they do not offer a pin box replacement (no gooseneck adapter) that can fit in place of the…

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Answer 2

Yes, Lippert only approves of the Reese Goosebox so you would be voiding your frame warranty if you installed a Gen-Y gooseneck pin box. That being said, the warranty is typically only a year so it's not really a loss. Gen-Y offers the #GY48GR as…

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Answer 3

A wedge is needed, yes, and the Lippert Turning Point pin box does come with a universal wedge, but it is not a very good fit with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710. So I highly recommend instead using the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth…

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Answer 4

If you want to take advantage of the pivoting function of your pin box and not have to slide your hitch back when in parking lots you would need to use the wedge part #SWW-06 with your Patriot Slider #BWRVK3270. Otherwise if you don't use the…

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Answer 5

Thank you so much for the pictures and congrats on the new truck! Yes, the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch item #C88KR will fit your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500's factory puck system. These rails have a 25,000 lbs capacity so they should…

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Answer 6

With a few exceptions, you will indeed need a sliding hitch for your short bed Silverado. Here are the exceptions: • You won't need a slider if your 5th wheel is equipped with a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder/Revolution or the Lippert…

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Answer 7

Thanks for the pictures and congrats on the trailer! To replace your Turning Point pin box you will want the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY48GR. This is the only gooseneck pin box that fits the mounting points for…

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Answer 8

I checked with GEN-Y and they were able to get me the distance from the top bolt hole of the #GY48GR down to the bottom of the coupler which you can see in the attached picture as well as a few other dimensions. It's 23.8 inches. It does not come…

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Answer 9

Thanks for the picture and congrats on the new trailer! There is only one replacement option for the Turning Point Pin Box and it is the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY48GR. Reese doesn't have one. The Gen-Y…

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Answer 10

The RoadActive Suspension (RAS) Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit part #RAS3611-Y is what I recommend for a 2019 Ford F-150. The RAS Kit unlike the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part #SSR-117-47 will engage right away so you don't have…

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Answer 11

I just have to say to start make sure the lockout bolts are not in place and there is nothing in those holes preventing the Lippert Turning Point from moving. If you do connect it to your 5th wheel hitch with the wedge to try and break it free from…

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Answer 12

I checked the Lippert Turning Point manual and below attached the maintenance recommendations. No mention of needing to lube the hitch plate is listed so you really don't need to lube that area. If you insisted on doing so a graphite lube like…

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