I installed one of these 15 years ago and have towed my Mirage 28' fifth wheel at least 10 to 15000 miles and never had a problem It does buck a little but no real problems.
Thanks! I paid $600 to have it towed 14 miles,so I just ordered exactly what you have, because I need to move it from the driveway to my backyard and it's $360 if I call them and the adapter was $260 on ebay!.I'D RATHER SAVE A HUNDRED AND OWN THE ADAPTER!
I bought this hitch covertion for our 2013 40' Montana 5 years ago and never had a problem. Beats tearing up your truck with one of those 5th wheel hitches when the jaws come open. This is the only gooseneck convertion just for big 5th wheels.
incredibly helpful. I just bought an offset gooseneck adapter off facebook marketplace. I had no idea how to install it! The offset is the same brand as your standard adapter. I bought a 5th wheel camper to tow out to our permanent lease. It only needs to move ONCE.... this looks like its gonna be a great option, rather than trying to install a $1500 5th wheel in my half ton--- which would be 3x what I paid for the camper! lol Thanks for the video, it answered any question I might have had!
Yeah, as long as its installed properly and keep a check on the bolts I don't really see how this adapter would be any different than any other Gooseneck trailer. It looks plenty stout to me, and I have been a fabricator/welder for over 40 years. It certainly looks to be built from thicker stronger steel than that stamped 3/16 low carbon steel box it connects to. Most of the folks yapping about it don't know their axx from a hole in the ground and are just regurgitating what they have heard others say. I certainly wouldn't be afraid to install one and pull anywhere. Go with your gut though and not the "if something costs more it has to be better" crowd.
I don't know why hitch manufacturers are using set screws. but I like the concept of this. the design seems like it's 1) not 'idiot proof' or failsafe and 2) set screws tend to have limited grab even torqued so I could see things spinning where it shouldn't and causing premature wear to pin, etc. And this uses two layers of setscrew at that. Seems like a better design would use a something similar to a fifth wheel latch and then keep the adapter from turning by cradling the kingpin frame/plate (adjustabilty for brand). Convert a Ball could have used through-bolts between its two adapter parts.
These adapters have been breaking trailer frames for years. Keep up the good work, repair shops depend on you. Any warranty on a trailer frame should be canceled. These are like putting a big lever on your trailers frame.
If it's still under manufacturer warranty then no, the warranty will be voided. Lippert put out a notice a couple years ago stating no warranty if ANY gooseneck adapter is used. The only exception being the Reese (Lippert} Goosebox
These adapters are a bad idea IMO. You might be able to "get away with it" for a while...but depending on luck is not a good plan. Do it right and get a Reese Goosebox. I know, they're not cheap, but it's the right way to do it.
I think most people use these when they have to tow the camper ONCE to a permanent spot, or just running around to their campsite a half hour or so away. If you're pulling your camper all over the country all summer, you're obviously better off going with a 5th wheel, but for short journeys and minimal moves, these are a great way to not clutter up your pickup bed with an expensive 5th wheel
in my opinion, if you're going to bolt it on that permanently, you might be just as well off by just buying a 5th wheel. The advantage of this setup is that is not permanent and easy to remove, but if you're doing alot of traveling, I think a 5th wheel is probably a safer option. These do have a polyurethane buffer inside them to prevent wear and tear, but that's really not a great permanent solution and will eventually cause wear or cracking on your trailer tongue. So all that said, don't even bother bolting it onto the kingpin plate
Don't do it. It's simply not good for the frame since it changes the stress point and can more easily cause sidewall cracking at the upper deck. If you want to use the goose ball then install the Reese (Lippert) Goosebox. Same idea without the frame stress
I installed one of these 15 years ago and have towed my Mirage 28' fifth wheel at least 10 to 15000 miles and never had a problem It does buck a little but no real problems.
Thanks! I paid $600 to have it towed 14 miles,so I just ordered exactly what you have, because I need to move it from the driveway to my backyard and it's $360 if I call them and the adapter was $260 on ebay!.I'D RATHER SAVE A HUNDRED AND OWN THE ADAPTER!
I bought this hitch covertion for our 2013 40' Montana 5 years ago and never had a problem. Beats tearing up your truck with one of those 5th wheel hitches when the jaws come open. This is the only gooseneck convertion just for big 5th wheels.
incredibly helpful. I just bought an offset gooseneck adapter off facebook marketplace. I had no idea how to install it! The offset is the same brand as your standard adapter. I bought a 5th wheel camper to tow out to our permanent lease. It only needs to move ONCE.... this looks like its gonna be a great option, rather than trying to install a $1500 5th wheel in my half ton--- which would be 3x what I paid for the camper! lol
Thanks for the video, it answered any question I might have had!
thank you buddy, looking at grabbing a camper soon and did not feel like buying a 5th wheel hitch. also, nice truck!
No problem. Thanks it’s a working project lol
Have a friend who has this set up and he has driven from Ewtaw Alabama, to Sylvania Georgia, and presently up to Kentucky with no issues at all.
Yeah, as long as its installed properly and keep a check on the bolts I don't really see how this adapter would be any different than any other Gooseneck trailer. It looks plenty stout to me, and I have been a fabricator/welder for over 40 years. It certainly looks to be built from thicker stronger steel than that stamped 3/16 low carbon steel box it connects to. Most of the folks yapping about it don't know their axx from a hole in the ground and are just regurgitating what they have heard others say. I certainly wouldn't be afraid to install one and pull anywhere. Go with your gut though and not the "if something costs more it has to be better" crowd.
I would be using blue loctite on all those fasteners. For sure there ol’ son.
that puts torque on the camper frame and may eventually buckle it.
Thanks I’ve been undecided on whether to purchase one
Did you buy it
Thank you saved the day.
I would be putting some blue Loctite on all of the bolts and nuts.
I am on mine. Just a little reassurance is always nice.
Right on ,thanks for video
"jerk it down the road"
sir what you do in the cab of your truck is between you, god, and the state highway patrol.
Just ask the manufacturer if it will void the warranty. Some it will and some it won’t. Let’s you know who has the better frames.
Using this method will make your RV “buck” on rough road’s.
I don't know why hitch manufacturers are using set screws. but I like the concept of this. the design seems like it's 1) not 'idiot proof' or failsafe and 2) set screws tend to have limited grab even torqued so I could see things spinning where it shouldn't and causing premature wear to pin, etc. And this uses two layers of setscrew at that. Seems like a better design would use a something similar to a fifth wheel latch and then keep the adapter from turning by cradling the kingpin frame/plate (adjustabilty for brand). Convert a Ball could have used through-bolts between its two adapter parts.
just purchased one to move my 5th wheel 5 feet.. lol i have a hidden bed hitch let's see how it works once i install it
The instructions also say to make sure that the white stripe is centered facing front which your is not
Doesn't make a difference
It’s easier if you remove the chains
I would drill and tap holes into the original pinbox.
These adapters have been breaking trailer frames for years. Keep up the good work, repair shops depend on you. Any warranty on a trailer frame should be canceled. These are like putting a big lever on your trailers frame.
Will a single trip off a few hundred miles be bad in your opinion!
any proof or picture of broken frame or just hearsay ?! I ran the Anderson Ranch Hitch Adapter for years without any problem.
I have interestingly enough never heard of this. I would be interested in knowing where you got this info? Since I'd be the guy to sue over this..
I'm sure if the driver was hard launching it of the Red lights it might do some damage. But a normal person prob never have a problem.
Maybe make trailers better
check with the Manufacturer first to make sure warranty is still good
If it's still under manufacturer warranty then no, the warranty will be voided. Lippert put out a notice a couple years ago stating no warranty if ANY gooseneck adapter is used. The only exception being the Reese (Lippert} Goosebox
Warranty?? It's about a 2006. 😂
These adapters are a bad idea IMO. You might be able to "get away with it" for a while...but depending on luck is not a good plan. Do it right and get a Reese Goosebox. I know, they're not cheap, but it's the right way to do it.
I think most people use these when they have to tow the camper ONCE to a permanent spot, or just running around to their campsite a half hour or so away. If you're pulling your camper all over the country all summer, you're obviously better off going with a 5th wheel, but for short journeys and minimal moves, these are a great way to not clutter up your pickup bed with an expensive 5th wheel
These work fine I'm a pinch and for most people a $2300 Reese goosebox ain't cost effective
What size socket was that
Just got mine in today and getting ready to install. Thanks for the video!
Do u not install the bolts in the top as well?
You can for a worry free connection. If permanently mounting I would do that. I use mine on several trailers so I didn’t drill the holes and bolt on.
Size socket?
Boss what would be the size of the bolts if you did want to bolt it onto the fifth wheel hitch??
in my opinion, if you're going to bolt it on that permanently, you might be just as well off by just buying a 5th wheel. The advantage of this setup is that is not permanent and easy to remove, but if you're doing alot of traveling, I think a 5th wheel is probably a safer option. These do have a polyurethane buffer inside them to prevent wear and tear, but that's really not a great permanent solution and will eventually cause wear or cracking on your trailer tongue. So all that said, don't even bother bolting it onto the kingpin plate
hello, can you please help me determine the height of the red mark on the ball coupler?
assets.rigidhitch.com/hitch_instructions/C5G.pdf
This link is the installation instructions. It can be adjusted from 12 to 16 inches. Hope this helps!
Does the kingpin collar come with it?
Yes
What size gooseneck ball does it go on?
2 5/16 ball
Only one size gooseneck ball, 2-5/16".
3" is also available on gooseneck. @@peteh5862
Why?
Most likely not approved by any trailer frame manufacturer.
That dont look safe looks like death waiting jus get a pull behind camper
Don't do it. It's simply not good for the frame since it changes the stress point and can more easily cause sidewall cracking at the upper deck. If you want to use the goose ball then install the Reese (Lippert) Goosebox. Same idea without the frame stress
Just buy a 5th wheel hitch
Why? Don't need all that crap in the bed