RV-1 goosneck adapter

[TPotter]

I have used one for a few years now without any problems at all, it bolts on just as the king pin does. I have mine for sale if anyone is interested. I bought a new truck that already had a 5th wheel hitch in it. Otherwise I would have had another gooseneck hitch installed.

 

[RustyJC]

Re: why so sorryrustyjc..

Originally posted by carson6

please educate me.

No flame intended, but did you read this thread? Earlier, I stated the following:

A fifth wheel trailer is not a gooseneck trailer. Compare the frame sizes, gusseting, etc. between comparable GVWR 5th wheel and gooseneck trailers. The goosenecks use much larger cross section structural steel and much more gusseting because of the torques and forces inherent in the gooseneck design. The 5th wheel trailer frames are not designed to take these forces. We've seen any number of reports of 5th wheel frame damage over on iRV2.com and other RV forums when these gooseneck adapters are used. Further, no 5th wheel manufacturer that we've queried approves the use of these gooseneck adapters on a stock 5th wheel, although some manufacturers will custom-build a gooseneck-style frame on special order.

Another participant (merryman) stated:

In my case the welds were being torn out of the metal of the trailer frame where the king pin box was welded to the frame. I would guess that appropriate gussets would help the situation, and that was my repair approach. Because of the trailer "skin" there was not room for very large gussets, but modifying the skin could make some room, but it might look a little "trashy'.

I used very small gussets as well as rewelding the torn areas, and got rid of the adaptor.

Some people have indeed used these adapters and haven't had a problem - yet. Others have already experienced damage to their 5th wheel pinbox/frame assemblies and (after repairs) have pulled the adapter off and gone to a proper 5th wheel hitch. Caveat emptor!



Rusty

 

[willyslover]

when I researched it at length. . I also decided that a Reese style fifth wheel & rails and a Reese style G/N adapter was the way to go. . guess I can live with the rails in the bed when I need a full bed. . BTW I have both a G/n and 5er

I'll eventually cut plywood to fit between the rails and use a rubber bed mat to cover it all

 

[klenger]

There are two options that I know of for 5er and gooseneck hitch which allow for a clean bed when removed. Neither uses an adapter on the trailer, so damage to the trailer should not be an issue.



1) Rusty's favorite, the B&W Turnover ball gooseneck hitch and companion 5th wheel hitch.



2) PullRite Super 5th with the SuperRail installation and the optional gooseneck plate.



Both systems can be removed for a totally clean bed with no tools required. I chose the PullRite solution as I don't ever pull a gooseneck trailer and wanted a hitch that was a 5th wheel hitch by design instead of the other way around.



See http://www.klenger.net/dodge/pullrite/index.html for links to both systems.

 

[carson6]

sorry rusty. . i missed the thread !but why do they still make em? should these attachment be out lawed if they pose a hazard or are they o. k. for hyway use not rough roads.