Expert Answers about Gooseneck Coupler

• Tongue Weight Comparison Between Bulldog BX1 and Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Coupler
• The Bulldog BX1 Gooseneck Coupler Inner Tube, # BD1289050300, offers a maximum vertical load limit, or tongue weight capacity, of 9,000 pounds where as the Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler, # CG, has a tongue weight capacity of 4,000 pounds.
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• How to Get Better Clearance from your Gooseneck Trailer with a B&W Ball and Coupler
• We have a solution for your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. If you're not getting enough clearance with your B&W gooseneck ball, then one thing you can do is swap out the ball with the B&W 4" Offset Ball, part # BWGNXA4085. This is perfectly compatible with the B&W Turnoverball gooseneck trailer hitches and will give you an additional 4 inches in the back. This may not sound like much, but many times that's all that is needed to ensure everything is clearing correctly. I've linked to a...
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• Weight Capacity of Ram Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter
• The Ram Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter # KPG5-R30 that you referenced does not have a stated pin weight capacity. As long as the trailer you tow with it weighs less than 30,000 lbs this would be safe to use.
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• Comparison of Gooseneck and 5th Wheel Hitch For 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Diesel Truck
• Yes, there are fifth-wheel to gooseneck adapters and we do carry them. Gooseneck hitches are typically used to haul construction or agricultural trailers and fifth-wheel hitches are mainly used to haul campers. Gooseneck hitches are usually rated to haul 25,000 to 30,000 pounds, some fifth-wheel hitches are capable of doing the same, but other fifth-wheel hitches are rated lower. When towing, your towing setup is only as strong as the weakest towing component, whether it is your hitch,...
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• Is there a Difference Between Part Numbers CAB-C5G and C5G1216
• There is not difference actually. The part # CAB-C5G is the part number we use here at etrailer for the Convert-A-Ball Adjustable Fifth-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter. The part number that Convert-A-Ball uses is C5G1216. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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• Comparing Reese Goose Box # 94720 and # 94620
• The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part # RP85FR is just simply the updated version of the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part RP94623. The new updated version features an improved airbag design that does not require there to be any pressure in the system to operate, a new schrader valve design to prevent leaks, and a sleeker look overall. The locking cable also has a bit more tension than the previous version which are all...
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• What Is the Difference Between the Reese Goose Box RP94623 and RP94720
• The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part # RP85FR is just simply the updated version of the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part RP94623. The new updated version features an improved airbag design that does not require there to be any pressure in the system to operate, a new schrader valve design to prevent leaks, and a sleeker look overall. The locking cable also has a bit more tension than the previous version which are all...
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• Comparing Reese Goose Box Pin Box to Andersen Ultimate for Ram 3500 Short Bed Turning Clearances
• The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter # RP94720 for Lippert 1621, 1621HD, and 0719 pin boxes will not increase your turning clearances by itself beyond the Andersen Ultimate hitch you have. The distance from the center of the hitch ball coupler to the center of the first row of bolt holes is 17-3/4 inches. The biggest benefit is the air ride suspension along with one less moving part. The only way to increase this is to use an offset hitch ball like the...
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• Recommended Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch For 2000 Ford F-350
• When comparing the difference between these two gooseneck hitches you will find they have a lot of similar features. Both the # 16085 and # RP58079 are designed with a towing capacity up to 25,000-lbs and have a vertical load limit of 6,250-lbs. Both mount to industry-standard fifth wheel rails. The hitch I recommend is the # RP58079. The hitch ball included with this hitch is held in place with a snap-ring and that alows the ball to rotate which helps reduce binding with the gooseneck...
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• Comparing Reese Goose Box and Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter
• In regards to a Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter like part # RP94720 and a Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Pin Box like part # 325-GH-8045, the main difference is that one uses air for cushioning and the other uses rubber. The benefit of air is that you can adjust the pressure for the desired ride quality and the benefit of rubber is that you don't have to worry about making any adjustments. Personally, I prefer the adjustability...
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• Choosing Between Available Gooseneck Hitch Balls Available for 2022 Chevy 2500 With Tow Prep Package
• I'd be glad to help with that. The Curt # C60692 and # C38CR are very similar, with the difference between the two being the capacity of the gooseneck ball. The # C38CR has a ball rated at up to 38K, while the # C60692 is rated for up to 30K. Both gooseneck balls are installed and removed using the latch located atop the ball. The B&W # BWGNXA2061 is rated for 30K and uses a different latch setup. The latch is engaged using a handle that sits lower down on the ball. Both the Curt and...
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• Comparing Square Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Adapters To Round Adapters
• The Ram Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter Inner Tube - Square - 30,000 lbs # KPG5-Q30IP is a 4 inch square tube with a 7/8 inch pin hole diameter. The holes are 2-11/16 inches on center and have a total adjustment height of 8 inches. The king pin is the standard size of 2 inches diameter and also the standard length of just over 3.305 inches. This will fit the inside the outer square tube of most gooseneck trailers. The round adapters are available as well like # KPG5-R25-IP....
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• Choosing Between the Reese 20K Goose Boxes
• In order to choose the correct Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter you'll need to first know which model pin box you have (1621, 1116, 1716 etc.) and then the weight capacity of the existing pin box. The part # RP85FR are both for a 1621 and has a 20,000 lbs weight capacity.
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• Gen-Y Gooseneck Pin Box over the Reese Goosebox for a 2014 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
• I would be happy to help you find a Gooseneck pin box for your 2014 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS. I recommend going with the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item # GY66FR over the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter item # RP85FR. The Gen-Y has a shock-absorbing pin box that works without having to rely on airbags like the Reese. The shock-absorbing design functions like a torsion axle to limit transfer of road shock from trailer...
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• What is the Difference Between the B&W BWRVK3775 and BWGNXA2061?
• The most major difference between the B&W Companion # BWRVK3775 and the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2061 is that the # BWRVK3775 is designed for a 5th-wheel coupler while the # BWGNXA2061 is designed for a gooseneck coupler. The benefit of the Companion is that it has a sliding feature that is great for making sharp turns with your trailer as well as three different height settings. With that being said, both of these accessories are compatible with your OEM pucks on your 2022...
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• Comparing Reese Goose Box and Convert-A-Ball Adapter for Short Bed Ford Super Duty
• In regards to the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part # RP85FR and Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter part # CAB-C5GX1216, there is one very key difference and that is warranty. The pin box replacement would be much more secure than the pin box adapter and will allow you to retain the trailer frame warranty whereas the pin box adapter could void this. Therefore, the pin box adapter is a much better option. It is also not advised to combine...
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• Comparing Convert-A-Ball to Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter
• In a battle of Convert-A-Ball vs Reese Goose Box, in my opinion the Reese Goose Box wins hands down. The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter, # RP94622, replaces the pin box on a trailer and is equipped with a fully enclosed air bag and dual shock absorbers to provide cushion and absorb road shock. This is also the only adapter that is endorsed by Lippert Components Inc. and will not void the warranty on their trailer frames. Goose Box # RP85FR is designed...
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• Comparing 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch Adapters for a 1996 Ford F-250 Long Bed
• As you have mentioned, there are several 5th wheel trailer to gooseneck trailer hitch adapters available. They can be looked at in a good, better, best type of format. Starting with the best we have the Goose Box from Reese. The Goose Box will replace the existing pin box on the trailer with one that has a gooseneck coupler on it rather than a king pin. The Goose Box adapters will only fit on certain model pin boxes. Goose Box # RP85FR fits Lippert 0719, 1621 and 1621HD and Fabex PB-600...
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• What is the Best 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch or Gooseneck Option to Maximize Space in My Truck Bed
• The best way to maximize the usable space in your truck bed, while still using a 5th wheel, is to use a Signature Series 5th wheel. When not in use, the 5th wheel can be removed leaving 4 mounting feet in the bed that rise only a couple of inches above the bed. I have attached a video below showing installation to give you a better idea of how the Signature Series works. If you wanted to go with a gooseneck, you could use something like a Hide-A-Goose. With this hitch, the ball can be...
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• Comparing Gooseneck Hitch Ball Kits for 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with OEM Pucks
• Difference in pricing between products can have a variety of factors like what our cost is for them, how popular they are, and competitor's pricing so there really isn't just one reason why pricing is different. With that being said, the Curt Kit # C60692 is pretty popular but I think they have pushed their marketing into the OEM sector so people have just heard their name more. I personally like the style of the B&W Kit # BWGNXA2061 better because the release handle doesn't sit on top...
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