Does The Gen-Y Nomad 5th Wheel To Gooseneck Adapter Pin Box Improve Ride Quality?
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 12/03/2025
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Question:
I’m towing a 36’ toy hauler and wondering if the Nomad will smooth out the ride any over a standard pin box? Or should I expect it to feel the same?
asked by: Dan
Expert Reply:
Dan, this is a good thing to clarify before you make the switch. The Nomad is a static, non-cushioned pin box, so it won’t soften the ride the way a shock-absorbing or torsion-style upgrade would. You’re choosing the Nomad for simplicity, bed space, and the auto-latching gooseneck connection - not for added comfort.
The ride quality will feel very similar to your factory pin box since the Nomad doesn’t have any internal shock-absorbing components. What it does give you is an easier hookup auto-latch on a 2-5/16 inch ball, no more heavy hitch in the bed, and far fewer parts to maintain.
Dan, if smoother towing is a priority, let me know your pin box model and trailer weight - I can point you toward cushioned options for comparison.
If you do decide to go with the Nomad lineup, we have the # GY57ND for Lippert 1621, 1116, 1716 pin boxes, or the # GY37ND for Lippert Rhino pin boxes. You'd also need to add safety chains # GY49GR.
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Gen-Y Hitch Nomad 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - 1621,1116, 1716 - 30K GTW - 6.5K TW
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Trailer
- 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No Extra Clearance
- 30000 lbs
- Replaces Pin Box
- Not Shock Absorbing
- Lippert 1116
- Lippert 1716
- Lippert 1621
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Dan
12/22/2025
That makes sense. Sounds like it’s more about convenience than comfort. If I decided later that I wanted a smoother ride, would I have to swap the whole pin box again?