Towing Keystone Montana Fifth Wheel Lippert 1716 Pin Box With A Gooseneck Ball
Updated 11/03/2025 | Published 10/30/2025
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I’ve got a Keystone Montana 3120RL with a Lippert 1716 pin box. If I switch to a gooseneck, will it ride rougher or smoother than my current hitch?
asked by: Colton
Expert Reply:
Colton - it’ll ride smoother if you go to a cushioned design like the MORryde GooseTech # MR39MV. Its rubber core dampens chucking and vertical shock, so you feel less bounce in the cab (the trailer will appreciate it too). It’s also an upgrade because you can toss that heavy hitch and gain your truck bed back.
Pair it with chains # GY49GR and you’re ready to tow from your factory ball.
Is anything wrong with your current setup, or just looking for a good reason to upgrade?
Product Page this Question was Asked From
MORryde GooseTech 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box for 11.5K to 14K Trailers w/ Lippert 1716
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Trailer
- 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No Extra Clearance
- 18000 lbs
- Replaces Pin Box
- Shock Absorbing
- Lippert 1716
- MORryde
more information >
Continue Researching
- Article: 4 Steps to Choosing Your 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Q&A: Is It Worth Upgrading to MORryde AllTrek 4000 From CRE3000 on Jayco 5th Wheel Trailer
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Q&A: How To Determine Which Pin Box I Have and What Replacements Are Available
- Article: 30-Amp and 50-Amp RV Service: What's the Difference?
- Q&A: Is There a Ladder Rack that Fits with Access Tonneau Cover for 2025 GMC Sierra EV
- Article: Thank you!
- Q&A: Will the Replacement Legs for a Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitch Fit the Reese 16K for 5th Rails?
- Article: Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Adapters
- Q&A: Does the Shocker 5th Wheel to Gooseneck & Demco Lock Coupler Have Offset?
- Article: The 5 Best Trailer Drop Hitches You Can Buy
Colton
11/3/2025
that hitch is a beast to move in and out of the truck, and I could use the extra space. Think I’ll need an offset ball for turning clearance with my short-bed F-250?