Which Gen-Y Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Fits 2006 Dutchmen Camper

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I just bought a 2006 Dutchman camper with a 5th airborne pin box and would like to change it out to fit my 2020 dodge ram 2500 5th well ball. what part do I need a gen-y gh8045?

asked by: Dean S

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Our understanding is that the Dutchmen campers like your 2006 model that has a 5th Airborne on it uses the Lippert 1621 pin box so for a Gen-Y fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter you'd want the part # GY58GR and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR is primarily designed for long bed trucks. It's no different than a standard fifth wheel pin box in regards to the size. If you were using a fixed hitch and standard pin box before…

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Answer 2

That's really going to depend on your specific trailer. While the standard response from the industry is that if you have a short bed truck that you need a sliding 5th wheel hitch, that just isn't always the case. A lot of trailers…

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Answer 3

Assuming that the 7-way on the bumper is from the factory and the tow package harness can be unplugged from the rear of the connector, using a T-connector like #41157 is what I'd recommend. Simply temporarily unplug the connection at the rear…

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I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from…

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Thanks for the picture! That is exactly what I need to confirm what pin box your Forest River Shasta Phoenix 28RB has. I just spoke with my rep at Lippert and you have a 1621 pin box with an 18,000 lbs capacity. You will want the Gen-Y Hitch 5th…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 9

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 10

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Thanks for the pictures and information! I just heard back from my contact at Lippert and your 2024 Keystone Cougar has a 1621 pinbox. You will need the Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY58GR you were looking at. You will also need…

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