Effects Of Installing Over Rated Gen-Y Gooseneck Adapter
Question:
Howdy. Id like to know if there would be any negative effects of installing of installing an over rated gen-y hitch on my toy hauler instead of the correct lower rated hitch. Based off of my trailers CGVW and tongue wieght my trailer requires the 21k trailer and 3.5k tongue weight gen-y gooseneck adapter. I have the opportunity to buy a used hitch that is the correct pin box Lippert 1116 however this hitch is the 25k trailer 4.5k tongue wieght rating. Correct me if im wrong but Id imagine the higher rated hitch would cause a rougher trailer towing experience from the stiffer torsion bars in the hitch. Any help or guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
asked by: Michael N
Expert Reply:
You're correct when installing a higher rated Gen-Y hitch it would cause you a rougher towing experience. I would recommend sticking with The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY43FR.
The Gen-Y hitch is designed to replace The Lippert 1116 and 1716 5th-wheel pin boxes. It has a towing capacity of 21,000 pounds and has a pin weight capacity range between 1,500 pounds to 3,500 pounds.
The pin box has a heavy-duty steel construction and has a powder coat finish that will help resist wear and corrosion. It has a simple, bolt-on installation.
I attached a review video link below.
