Is There a Reese Goosebox to Replace a Fabex 520 Pin Box
Question:
I do not see a listing for a goosebox that will replace the Fabex 520 pin box on my 5th wheel. Do they make one?
asked by: Charles R
Helpful Expert Reply:
I may have a solution for you, but unfortunately there is not a Reese Goosebox that can be used to replace your Fabex 520 pin box. However, if you need to tow a 5th wheel trailer and currently have a gooseneck hitch in your truck then there are some 5th wheel hitches that could be used in lieu of swapping the pinbox.
If your gooseneck hitch is a B&W brand Turnover Ball, I'd recommend the # BWRVK3500 Companion for long bed trucks or the sliding version, part # BWRVK3400 for a short bed Ford Super Duty. The Demco Recon # DM8550045 might also be a good alternative if you've got a standard gooseneck hitch in the truck.
I've also attached a helpful article we did on Gooseneck adapters that gives you some different options; you'll want to keep in mind that using one of those could have implications with your fifth wheel's frame warranty if it's still covered by one.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
more information >
B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
more information >
Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- Offset
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Ball
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- Demco
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
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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