Recommended Adapter for Towing 5th Wheel Toy Hauler with Chevy 3/4 Ton w/ Gooseneck Hitch
Question:
I was looking at gooseneck adapters. I have one now and after reading more articles I have found that the setup Im currently running more than likely is not ideal. I came across the Goosebox and the BandW companion. I was wondering which one of these products works better or proven more solid than the other. I have a chevy 2500hd shortbed pulling a 35foot toyhauler with a gvw of 16500, and a tongue weight of 2500. Thanks
asked by: Ben S
Expert Reply:
Both options are very solid. Your existing set-up will dictate which option would work better for you.
The Goosebox would replace the existing pin box on your fifth wheel, where it would be permanently installed. There are two Goosebox models. The # RP85FR would replace the Lippert 0719, 1621 and 1621HD and the Fabex PB-600 series pin boxes. The # RP94716-61301 replaces the Lippert 0115, 1116 and 1716 pin box. However, the Goosebox has a 16,000 lb capacity, so your toy hauler might be too heavy for it to be a good alternative.
The B&W Companion Slider, part # BWRVK3400 has an 20K capacity, and is compatible with the B&W Turnover ball gooseneck hitch, so if that's the gooseneck hitch you have, the Companion slider would be an excellent choice.
I've linked you to our help article that contains more information about adapters for towing a fifth wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
more information >
Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Replaces King Pin
- King Pin Adapters
- Fabex 600
- Lippert 0719
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1716
- Lippert Rhino
- Reese
more information >
Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter - Lippert 1716 - 16,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Replaces King Pin
- King Pin Adapters
- Lippert 0115
- Lippert 1116
- Lippert 1716
- Reese
more information >
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
more information >
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