What Gooseneck Pin Box Do I Need to Replace a Lippert 1116?

Updated 02/24/2025 | Published 12/18/2024

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Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter - Lippert 1716 - 20,000 lbs

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Safety Chain with 2 Hooks for Gen-Y 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - 84" Long - 26,000 lbs

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Question:

Hi ROAD ARMOR REVOLUTIONIZING YOUR RIDE Can’t copy and paste photos but build sheet for my Vin# shows an 1116 box. Don’t know if present hitch was added or if original. Road Armor box is presently on I need the 20k Goosebox or similar Gen y. Thanks

asked by: Tim

Expert Reply:

Hey Tim! Thanks for the information! The highest capacity Reese Goose Box we have for a 1116 pin box is going to be the 20,000 lbs item # RP94716-61301. For a 20,000 lbs Gen-Y you'll want the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item # GY73FR.

You will also need the Safety Chain with 2 Hooks for Gen-Y 5th Wheel to Gooseneck item # GY49GR. This safety chain is specifically designed to work with Gen-Y Hitch fifth-wheel-to-gooseneck pin boxes. It is also legally required when using a gooseneck connection.

expert reply by: Jerred H

Tim B.

1/5/2025

Jerred. Just a follow up to your reply. I just installed the 20k Goosebox yesterday (01/04/2025) on my 1116 Montana pinbox. I used the spacer plate kit and the installation went fine with no issues.

Jerred H.

1/5/2025

@TimB That's great Tim!

Michael

2/24/2025

@TimB Hey Tim I also have a 1116 lippert pin box. I'm not to excitied about installing a reese goose box with a lower GVWR then what our camper has. 1116 has a three bolt pattern, what did you do to get around the goosebox only having a two bolt pattern. Thanks for your insight.