Replacing Fifth Wheel Hitch Lippert 1621 With Gooseneck Hitch On 2019 Forest River Cedar Creek

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I have a 2019 Forest River Cedar Creek 38FL, which lists the Lippert 1621 box 14-18k GTW. Would the MORryde MR97MV work

asked by: Alan

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Alan - yes, the MORryde GooseTech # MR97MV is designed precisely for trailers using the Lippert 1621 pin box in the 14-18,000 lb GTW range. Good call verifying ahead of time.

For installation you’ll want to check that the existing pin-box bolt-pattern, king-pin dimensions, and frame mounting clearances match what this MORryde 1621 pin box replacement. Check out the attached helpful article that covers dimensions and bolt patterns for all of the popular pin boxes.

Want help with a compatible gooseneck hitch recommendation too? Or do you already have one, Alan?

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Alan

11/3/2025

Thanks, Andrew. We’re running a 2020 Ford F-350 long bed with the factory gooseneck ball setup. Do you think I’ll have enough turning clearance with that GooseTech pin box?

Andrew N.

11/3/2025

Alan, with your long-bed F-350, you’ll be in excellent shape. The GooseTech # MR97MV keeps the same geometry as your original Lippert 1621, so turning clearance won’t change from your fifth-wheel setup. If you were towing with a short bed, I’d suggest an offset ball for extra room, but your long bed won’t need it. Just be sure to include the safety chains # GY49GR with the conversion - they’re required for any gooseneck-style connection.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Hey Robert. The MORryde GooseTech 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #MR47MV works with Lippert 1621 pin boxes up to 19,000 lbs GVWR. These are only a few months old so there's no word yet about MORryde making ones with a higher capacity. If…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Hey Travis! The right MORryde GooseTech depends on the pin box bolt pattern and GVWR of the Solitude 310GK. If it is a little older it probably has a Lippert 1621, I believe the newer models use the Lippert Rhino. You can ask whoever you're…

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Answer 5

Hey Jason, thanks for all of the info you gave on your 2026 Alliance Avenue 32RLS! Based on that the correct MORryde GooseTech would be the part #MR74MV. What gooseneck hitch do you have in your truck?

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Answer 6

Hey Tim, thanks for reaching out. I can definitely point you in the right direction. To make sure you get the right GooseTech pin box, the main thing we will need to determine is the size/bolt pattern of the pin box that is currently on your camper.…

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Answer 7

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