Ride Quality Of Reese Goosebox Versus Lippert Trail Air Rota-Flex and B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch
Question:
Hi, which setup will offer a better ride quality: The Trailair Rota-Flex and a BandW Companion hitch or the Reese Goosebox? Thanks
asked by: Carlos
Expert Reply:
Given the choice between the Reese Goose Box and the Trail Air Rotaflex like the # LC328330 you'd looked at, I'd recommend the Goose Box for better ride quality. The Rota-Flex offers a pivoting foot plate that provides resistance against chucking, but it lacks an airbag, so any bouncing the front end of your fifth wheel does will be transferred directly to the truck. The Goose Box features dual shock absorbers to prevent chucking as well as an adjustable air bag to absorb the shock from bouncing, for an all-around improvement in ride quality..
The Rota-Flex model you'd looked at is compatible with the Lippert 1621 and 1621HD pin box. If that's the model of your OEM pin box, you'd want to use the # RP85FR Goose Box. If you have a different OEM model pin box, let me know and I'd be happy to make a suggestion.
If you click the provided link, you can view a video showing a Goose Box being installed.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
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Trailair Rota-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert 1621 or 1621HD - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Absorbs Road Shock and Reduces Chucking
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Turret
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1621HD
- Lippert
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