Can the Reese Goose Box be Used on a Short Bed 2016 Ram 2500
Question:
I have a 2016 Ram 2500 Bighorn shortbed and getting a 41’ fifth wheel. Want to put the Reese Goose Box 94623 on the camper, it has Lippert 1621 and install a Draw-Tite 9467 Hide-A-Goose in the truck. What else do I need to get for this set up? Such as chains, wiring, offset ball, etc.?
asked by: Danyl
Expert Reply:
The correct Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter for a Lippert 1621 pin box is part # RP85FR which is rated for up to 20,000 lbs. With that being said, it is not recommend to use the Reese Goose Box on a short bed truck due to limited turning clearance.
They do make an offset gooseneck ball adapter for the Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # 9467 on your 2016 Ram 2500, the 5" Offset Ball part # 19308 but this still is more than likely not enough in order for you to execute a full 90 degree turn. You can test this by using the below formula.
(A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from Center of Gooseneck Hitch Ball to Cab of Truck
B = Length of Pin Box Arm
C = Width of Trailer Divided by Two
The other thing you would need assuming the Goose Box and 5" Offset Ball provided enough turning clearance is a set of safety chains for which I recommend using the Reese Safety Chain Kit part # RP49151. If you do not already have an in-bed wiring harness, I recommend the 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness part # 50-97-410.
If it turns out that the Goose Box and 5" Offset Ball do not provide enough turning clearance which I do not believe it will, your best option is to install a fixed 5th wheel hitch and rotating pin box. This is not going to require you to enter and exit the truck each time you need to make a sharp turn and you can also get the rotating pin box with a cushioned airbag so ride comfort will not be lost. For this, I recommend using the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs # RP30928 with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16427-204 and the 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin part # RP61422. You will also need the Sidewinder Wedge # RP44FR.
I have attached several review videos for you as well.
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Reese Safety Chain Kit with Clevis Hooks - 44" Long - 20,000 lbs - Qty 2
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Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter - 20,000 lbs
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- Adapts Trailer
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- 20000 lbs GTW
- Replaces King Pin
- King Pin Adapters
- Fabex 600
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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
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