Converting a Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck for a 2027 Ford F-350 With Factory Prep
Updated 10/28/2026 | Published 10/27/2026
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Question:
I have a 2027 Ford F-350 with the 8-foot bed and factory fifth wheel/gooseneck prep package. Our fifth wheel has a Lippert 1621 pin box and a 15,000 lb GVWR. I'd like to switch to a gooseneck connection so I don't have to keep taking a heavy fifth wheel hitch in and out of the bed. What would I need to make the conversion?
asked by: Tyler A
Expert Reply:
Hey Tyler, congratulations on the new truck! I recommend the Gen-Y Gooseneck Pin Box # GY38FR to replace your Lippert 1621. This eliminates the need for a traditional fifth wheel hitch in your truck bed and uses a built-in torsion system to help absorb road shock and reduce chucking when towing.
To complete the setup on your 2027 F-350 with the prep package you'll need the following:
-Gen-Y Shock Absorbing Gooseneck Pin Box # GY38FR
-B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2061
-Gen-Y Safety Chains # GY49GR
The pin box has a 4.5k TW which is the correct rating based on your GVWR. The B&W kit installs directly into your factory gooseneck mounting points, and the safety chains complete the connection. This is a nice way to free up your truck bed without giving up the shock absorption you'd want when towing a larger fifth wheel.
What kind of fifth wheel do you have, and where are you headed once you upgrade the pin box?
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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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Tyler A.
10/28/2026
Thanks Robin! We have a 2023 Grand Design Solitude 280RK. Will the GEN-Y use the existing mounting holes, or will I need to drill new ones to install it?