What Gooseneck Adapter Do I Need For A MORryde Cushioned Pin Box?

Question:

I have a cushioned MorRyde 5th wheel hitch that I need to convert to a Goose neck. What Goose neck adapter will work for this...do I need additional parts to make it work. Will be pulling it with an 8 ft bed Dodge 3500 Thank you

asked by: Greg J

Expert Reply:

Hello Greg. I do have a potential solution for you, but the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G that you were looking at will not work for this purpose. Reason being that this kind of adapter is not compatible with a cushioned pin box.

Your best option will be to replace your MORryde cushioned pin box with a goosebox like the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY38FR. Keep in mind that these gooseboxes are not universal. If you can tell me the year, make and model of your 5th wheel that will help to narrow it down. I will also need to know the pin box number of the current pin box. For example, the # GY38FR replaces the Lippert 1621 and 1621HD pin boxes only. This 1621 pin box is quite common, but we will need you to confirm your pin box number. Send me that info here in the comments and I am happy to make a more accurate recommendation.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Gregory

4/12/2024

Correction........the GVWR is 14270 pnds

Jesse M.

4/12/2024

@Gregory Perfect. You will want the following: Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Lippert 1116/1716 - 30K GTW - 4.5K TW # GY48FR

Gregory

4/12/2024

@JesseM Thank you....can you attach a link for that one........Thank you so much !

Jesse M.

4/12/2024

@Gregory You can just click the part number # GY48FR. That or you can copy the link below into your browser: https://www.etrailer.com/partlist.aspx?pc=GY48FR&csrId=1840

Gregory

4/12/2024

Im a little confused...do both of these options work. The convert a ball is quite a bit cheaper but you seemed to indicate in your 1st email that it wasnt an option with the Mor/ryde cushioned 5th wheel hitch

Jesse M.

4/12/2024

@Gregory No, the convert a ball adapter is not an option since it is not compatible with cushioned pin boxes. Replacing your MORryde cushioned pin box with a goosebox is the only option. Let me know the floorplan or GVWR of your 5th wheel and I can tell you exactly which one you need.

Gregory

4/12/2024

Thanks for the help jesse. This is a 2015 Keystone Montana 5th wheel . The Mor/ryde part number on the hitch is RPB72-1116 Let me know if this is enough info ...thank you Greg

Jesse M.

4/12/2024

@Gregory what is the floorplan or sub model of your Keystone Montana? The reason I ask is because I need to know the GVWR in order to select the correct goosebox. It sounds like you have the 1116 pin box which is also a common size. I just need to know the GVWR or floorplan to know exactly which one you need.

Gregory

4/12/2024

@JesseM The hitch on the unit says Max weight 19000 pnds. YThe unit is in another location but i looked at the tag yesterday and I believe the GVWR was 16000 pnds. This unit has 2 living room slides and a single bedroom slide. It has a couch in the very back and 1 along the far side towards the back (2 recliners. Kitchen is on the left when you walk in the door. It has an island and a double door fridge. Dining table is straight ahead when you walk in the door. The door is just left of the entrance up into the bedroom....bathroom is bewteen the door and the bedroom