Gooseneck Pin Box Replacement For Fabex 730 Pin Box
Updated 12/23/2025 | Published 10/08/2024
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Question:
have 96 coachman catalina 22ft 5th wheel , want to replace 5th wheel pin box with plain gooseneck pin box apparent existing 5th wheel is a Fabex 730.. what is your model number for a replacement of 5th wheel to gooseneck, dont want to drill or weld if have to. thanks
asked by: Richard
Expert Reply:
Hello Richard. Thanks for reaching out. I do have an option for you, but there is unfortunately no direct bolt-on gooseneck replacement for the Fabex 730 pin box.
The best option will be to use the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY38FR. In order to use this, you will have to drill a few holes in the brackets to match your trailer. As long as you only drill the necessary holes and do not drill a bunch of extra holes you will not void your warranty on the pin box. This kind of work is best done by a professional. Keep in mind you will also need the 1/4" filler shims # GY76FR.
Another option is the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 which will bolt on to your king pin and will allow you to connect to a gooseneck hitch. I generally try to avoid using this kind of adapter unless there is no other choice. If you are ok doing a bit of drilling, the # GY38FR goosebox will be the best option.
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Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Lippert 1621/1621HD - 30K GTW - 4.5K TW
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Trailer
- 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No Extra Clearance
- 30000 lbs
- Replaces Pin Box
- Shock Absorbing
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1621HD
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Jesse M.
12/22/2025
Hey Richard, how did things go with the Gen-Y gooseneck pin box on your Coachmen Catalina? Were the drilling steps manageable for your setup? Your update could make it easier for others working with a Fabex 730 pin box.