Can an Air-Ride Pin Box Be Used With a Gooseneck to Fifth Wheel Hitch Adapter

Question:

IF I BUY A TRAILAIR AIR PIN BOX CAN I USE MY GOOSENECK ADAPTER WITH IT

asked by: Tom S

Expert Reply:

It's not recommended to use a gooseneck adapter with an air ride pin box. The air ride feature allows front to back and side to side movement to cushion shock. This movement would damage the pin box or the adapter.

The Reese Goosebox would be an excellent option for you. The Goosebox is an air ride adapter that would replace your existing pin box and would allow you to hitch directly to the gooseneck ball. The Goosebox is only compatible with certain pin box models. The manufacturer and model number of your pin box should be printed on a sticker somewhere on your pin box.

If your pin box is a Lippert 0719, 1621,1621HD or a Fabex PB-600 Series, use # RP85FR. This model has a 20K capacity.

For a Lippert 0115, 1116 and 1716 and a 16K capacity, use # RP94716-61301.

If you'd care to reply with the year, make, model and bed length of your truck as well as the model of gooseneck hitch you have and the model and manufacturer of your fifth wheel's pin box, I'd be happy to make some specific recommendations for you.

expert reply by: Mike L