That’s the coolest trailer option I’ve ever seen. I’ve been pulling gooseneck horse trailers all my life and never really been fond of bumper hitch camper trailers but this cures the towing and backing issues with bumper pull trailers. Brilliant
That's nice I built one 12 years ago for a 32 foot tag along camper and sold the camper a few years later with it attached to it I mounted a generator on the noise over the back of the truck and a plat forum for storage
For those asking why. I can only answer for my personal reasons. 1. I have the perfect TT for me. Its paid for and i never wanted a 5th wheel. 2. I like that I would still have the low profile of the TT, but would have the better handling characteristics of a goosneck. 3. I dont know why people keep saying this causing more torque on the trailer frame. Its inducing less than a weight distrubution hitch. The point where it connects is the exact same as being hooked to a receiver. The ball in the bed allows the tongue to move in infinite and continous positions. It cannot bind like a WDH. Your needs will vary of course. But its a great design and would work exactly as intended. Why dont i have one? Because the place i park my trailer wont accommodate the extra length.
Thanks for watching the video. Your Comments are spot on!! you are correct, with the Gooseneck Adapter Hitch on the trailer it does take up a lot of real-estate. Our hitch is not for everyone, but it sounds like you have your rig set up for you. Good Luck and thanks again for the comment.
Gooseneck, when possible, is THE very best way to pull hands down. We've been hauling horses, cattle and hay, nothing better. Once someone used a gooseneck, there's no going back.
Nope I fucking hate goosenecks much rather a 5th wheel hitch... goosenecks are kinda pain to hook up a 5th wheel will guide itself into place and automatically lock so you dont have to be perfectly centered like a gooseneck and a 5th wheel is nice smooth and quiet vs goosenecks that like to bang around.
Very nice idea. Nice concept and thoughtfulness of what people need. Really like the under side lights, the storage tray and storage shelf. This may be an issue for half ton trucks as they often need weight distribution due to the limited capacity. Just making a pull behind a gooseneck does not solve the limitations of the truck. Especially on short bed versions where the ball is behind the rear axel. But again, overall, a great concept!
If your goose neck ball was in line vertical with existing ball hitch. Then your trailer frame loading would be the same as the orginal trailer manufacturer.
i was sitting here thinking about this, moving the hitch out 4 to 5 feet would be like holding weight against your chest than extending your arm out straight that puts more stress on your shoulder than your legs im thinking it is putting a lot more stress on the hitch i might be over thinking this
Better vs a weight distribution hitch as it directly puts the weight forward on the truck. Would like to see it in action on windy day with the camper it is attached to.
What do you mean, stress cracks from using this conversion? I don't think the conversion would put any more weight on the original hitch from what it already was.. Yes the moment arm of the whole thing is longer. A longer arm does give more leverage, but that isn't going to effect/increase the amount of weight on the original part of the hitch on the camper as far as the camper is concerned, the ball is still in the same place, think about it. But I agree campers are built notoriously crappy. I've got cracks on my old fifth wheel camper, the actual hitch framework, I need to address right now.
@@turdferguson12 Yes but if the front of the camper is not loaded any heavier then the hitch should not be any different and they did reinforce that with the bars under V anyway if that has any effect on the frame where the A frame is welded to the box frame it was not a good design in the first place that is just my thoughts
Ingenious, I want to build a gooseneck like this to attach to my fifth wheel pin box and the chassis side rails to minimize the stress on the front frame and aluminum RV structure, that way the weight and twisting stresses will be carried by the more rigid gooseneck hitch and main frame rails on the RV and not the front structure of the RV
Great idea. A lot of people like the lower profile, ease of access and other benefits of a travel trailer but would like tge towing ease and safety of a 5th wheel.
This will also reduce your trailers load capacity as half the weight of the unit is now on your trailer and the other is on your truck. Not to mention the amount of torque that its going to put on the frame and tongue of the TT that it wasn't designed for.
You should find a way to hinge it up at the top with some pins so top can fold down so it's not sticking out so far when your unhooked. My bumper pull camper measures 41ft long and its tough to find camping sites for it to fit, and with your hitch it'd be even longer, I think it'd be cool to fold down somehow after you unhook. Just a thought but man that is exactly what my camper needs bc it tows like crap! Love your hitch tho I'm gonna have to try one for sure!
Thanks for watching the video. There has been a few more Gooseneck Adapter Hitch videos added to the channel for more information. I comes down to each person to do there own reach on there specific rig combination to see if this is a good fit for them.
Neither does a weight distribution attachment but many manufacturers will void the warranty for using them because they can stress the trailer frame and I've seen the failures. This looks to be a way better option.@@PTRRanger951
Honestly this is really cool but the question is do the pros outweigh the cons? I mean you’re adding a lot of weight and considerably more stress to the frame of your trailer. Is the improvement in stability and turning radius really that much of an advantage?
I like the idea of this after having a bumper pull RV for about a year now, but the 880lb of this adapter make it a significant beast to mount. $6,000 isn’t crazy money for what you’re getting when you see equalizer hitches going for upwards of $3,000 for some brands.
Thanks for watching. You are correct its a "Beast" This hitch with only work if all your weight number work out. Truck, Trailer, Pin, etc, etc. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch might make money sense for the person that has a Bumper Pull bought and paid, that would rather pay $6,000 to keep there existing rig. Rather than jump to a $60,000 to $150,000 mid of the road 5th wheel. then probably need another $100,000 truck to pull the 5th wheel safely. The NUMBER have to work all the way around. But Safety needs to be at the top of the spread sheet.
Perfect I can add at least 8' to my 32 foot bumper pull. Would place some major limits on where I could camp with a 40+ foot rig. And adds one real big place to hit my head every time I left the camper or truck
It looks really nice. I have a 254 pickup truck. Super duty 30 foot camper was slide out. How much difference would it make it way to truck with Pole and handle? How much does it cost working? You buy one? Thank you very much hope you have a nice day
all other things being equal a gooseneck trailer will always be more stable then bumper pull to tow because you aren't taking weight off your steering axle. this also has the advantage of being able to make tighter turns before jackknifing.
All that’s true… being a 250 n 30 footer… difference will probably be pretty substantial… especially if you have short wheelbase. $6k … it’s on you to get from Green Bay to your place. Crunch your own numbers.
Could this be used on a dump trailer or equipment trailer? I would feel safer with a 14,000 pound capacity trailer using a gooseneck hitch rather than bumper pull any day.
Other than the better towing and sway prevention, I would like this setup, so that there wouldn't be the big 5th wheel bedroom over the hitch. The extra height of the 5th wheel designs, are mileage killers, and the layouts aren't that good for tall people. The gooseneck would also give more stability for smaller trucks, because of the weight placement.
Great concept. But there are MANY documented cases of BP frames snapping due to the loads imparted by a simple load-leveling hitch. This is basically the same thing on steroids as far as where/how it attaches to the trailer frame. Im curious to see the first-hand data after a year or 2 of use
Actually its not the same at all. A leveling hitch doesn’t allow the trailer hitch to pivot vertically when hitting dips etc. That is where all the stress comes from. A 5th wheel hitch keeps the truck and trailer completely independent except for the tongue weight.
@akshonclip8149 actually it's exactly the same. The gooseneck adapter transfers the tongue weight up over the axles, but there is an extreme amount of torque on the frame tubes where the adapter attaches (just like with a load leveling hitch). IF the ONLY point of contact between the trailer and adapter was at the ball, this wouldn't be the case. The adapter uses the trailer frame tube for leverage, just like a load leveling hitch.
@@ryanj2071 But you are not locking the trailer frame and truck frame together. That is the problem with load levelers. At some point the trailer frame is forced to take the rear weight of the truck. That doesn’t happen with a 5th wheel. There isn’t any more torque applied to that setup then there would be with it just sitting on a hitch ball without load levelers.
This system looks like it spreads the attachment forces out very well and it also still allows for full articulation which would eliminate the stresses of a WD attachment.
Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and thanks for the comment. I have had 40 plus years of life threating experiences with bumper pulls. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch may increase my odds of a safer towing experience.
Gotta say thats pretty cool. With the ball on the device how will it affect turning? Will it only move on the gooseneck ball or will the trailer ball move also in a tight turn?
I would do this not for extra towing capacity cause your axles and suspension along with the frame still have the original ratings but for theft. You never hear of a goose neck trailer getting stolen. But tons of bumper pulls get jacked all the time. Especially where I live. It’s so easy to back up lock the coupler and go. With a goose neck not nearly so easy.
Because I can't find a fifth wheel toy hauler smaller than 40+ feet. I don't want or can afford one of those monsters. The small toy haulers are all bumper pull.
@@oneninerniner3427genesis supreme makes a ton of 32' overall (and smaller) fivers. My 27.5' box is 33' overall. Fifth wheels are a lot more efficient use of space.
Hi John Thanks for watching. You have less pushing leverage on you axle in the sharp turn with a Gooseneck Hitch. With a Bumper Pull Hitch you several feet of leverage on youe axles. please do RUclips search for "bumper pull trailers gone bad, or wrong or fail, or crashes" this might explain what happens better than I did.
Fifth wheels are more comfortable to pull. I don't see no increase in the TT tongue weight distribution. Setting on the ball, and the rear brackets are exactly the place that weight distribution bars attach to the frame. The only drawback I see, is the fifth wheel attachment sticking out in front of the TT. Kind of wasted space?
Thanks for watching. Not sure about Michigan. I know out near California you can double tow if one is a Gooseneck. At least that is what our customer said was the reason they bought a couple of our Gooseneck Adapter Hitches. Sorry we could not be more help on your question.
Look good but I have seen those Lippert tongues bend and or break off the frame because of the very thin-walled tubing Lippert uses. I would not use your adaptor on ANY "lite weight" trailer. Only use on good strong frames.
Thanks for taking the time to watch. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch was designed for your typical 50 degree, 2 x 5 tube A-Frame hitch. Not sure whats on you Dump Trailer. I hope this helps
I do not see that as an advantage personally. The trailer frame is not designed for it, nor would weight distribution be the same. Also a true 5th wheel has far more room inside, and when you have a 30ft 5th wheel, it tows about 5ft shorter than a 30ft pull trailer. My 34ft 5th wheel tows and backs up like a 25ft pull trailer. So you use up the truck bed to pull a trailer designed to free up the truck bed when you tow.
The advantage would be a trailer that actually pulls nice without a bunch of drama and fish tailing. Also, no in-cab reverberation from tongue weight hanging off the back of the truck.
$5,995 plus tax and shipping is customers responsibility. Also leaves out a very important bit on how much it weighs. My thoughts are that this would be perfect for half ton trucks as half ton towable 5th wheel campers are extremely scarce but depending on how heavy the adapter hitch is it might not be worth it if it soaks up to much of the trucks payload rating. With shipping and taxes you’re probably going to be pushing $7k for this not including if you need to set the truck up. On a 3/4 or 1 ton it’d be better to just get a 5th wheel.
Thanks for watching the video. About 800 lbs, this is a heavy duty hitch. This hitch with only work if all your weight number work out. Truck, Trailer, Pin, etc, etc. You are correct, "just get a 5th wheel" if you can make the money number work. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch might make money sense for the person that has a Bumper Pull bought and paid, that would rather pay $7,000 to keep there existing rig. Rather than jump to a $60,000 to $150,000 mid of the road 5th wheel. then probably need another $100,000 truck to pull the 5th wheel safely. The NUMBER have to work all the way around. But Safety needs to be at the top of the spread sheet.
Thanks for watching the video. About 800 lbs, this is a heavy duty hitch. This hitch with only work if all your weight number work out. Truck, Trailer, Pin, etc, etc.
@@LJT7907except instead of distributing the weight across the entire frame of the tow vehicle it puts the weight in the bed of the truck over the rear axle. I’m not a mechanical engineer but would love to hear their opinion. I don’t believe I would be able to swap this out on my half ton truck instead of my WD hitch.
the trailer's frame is getting the same load and is even a bit reinforced. the truck having the hookup over the axle is much better because now the weight presses down on both of the trucks axles, where a bumper hitch levers weight off the steering axle. the reason this kind of hookup isn't standard is cost (it's alot more metal) but this will be more stable in every possible way.
Thanks for watching the video. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch is about 800 lbs, this is a heavy duty hitch. This hitch with only work if all your weight number work out. Truck, Trailer, Pin, etc, etc. Make sure you leave a high SAFETY FACTOR in your math. 1/2 ton might be running tight??
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That’s the coolest trailer option I’ve ever seen. I’ve been pulling gooseneck horse trailers all my life and never really been fond of bumper hitch camper trailers but this cures the towing and backing issues with bumper pull trailers. Brilliant
I could see this on a 28' Enclosed racecar trailer with a generator mounted up on that gooseneck platform. Really well built.
That's nice I built one 12 years ago for a 32 foot tag along camper and sold the camper a few years later with it attached to it I mounted a generator on the noise over the back of the truck and a plat forum for storage
Looks expensive but definitely cool.
For those asking why. I can only answer for my personal reasons.
1. I have the perfect TT for me. Its paid for and i never wanted a 5th wheel.
2. I like that I would still have the low profile of the TT, but
would have the better handling characteristics of a goosneck.
3. I dont know why people keep saying this causing more torque on the trailer frame. Its inducing less than a weight distrubution hitch. The point where it connects is the exact same as being hooked to a receiver. The ball in the bed allows the tongue to move in infinite and continous positions. It cannot bind like a WDH.
Your needs will vary of course. But its a great design and would work exactly as intended.
Why dont i have one? Because the place i park my trailer wont accommodate the extra length.
Thanks for watching the video. Your Comments are spot on!! you are correct, with the Gooseneck Adapter Hitch on the trailer it does take up a lot of real-estate. Our hitch is not for everyone, but it sounds like you have your rig set up for you. Good Luck
and thanks again for the comment.
Bad ass !
Finally someone figured it out !
I did it 3years ago 😂 there late to the party
Or just buy the proper trailer……
Awesome, been thinking about that concept for years!
Gooseneck, when possible, is THE very best way to pull hands down. We've been hauling horses, cattle and hay, nothing better. Once someone used a gooseneck, there's no going back.
Exactly. Why would you buy a bumper pull trailer and convert it? Buy the right thing.
Gooseneck travel trailers are few and far between. It's way easier to get 5th wheel
@@000622477 A 5'R does not have the motion range of a goose..
@@000622477Yeah mostly 5th, unless is a goosneck horse trailer that has living qtrs
Nope I fucking hate goosenecks much rather a 5th wheel hitch... goosenecks are kinda pain to hook up a 5th wheel will guide itself into place and automatically lock so you dont have to be perfectly centered like a gooseneck and a 5th wheel is nice smooth and quiet vs goosenecks that like to bang around.
Very nice idea. Nice concept and thoughtfulness of what people need. Really like the under side lights, the storage tray and storage shelf. This may be an issue for half ton trucks as they often need weight distribution due to the limited capacity. Just making a pull behind a gooseneck does not solve the limitations of the truck. Especially on short bed versions where the ball is behind the rear axel. But again, overall, a great concept!
Very cool. Makes pulling your camper much safer to pull
Looks very well built gentlemen. Nice job!
Actually that’s a pretty sweet setup. I actually converted a 22ft car hauler bumper pull to a gooseneck, night and day difference in how it tows.
That’s the way to tow. It has to make a big difference for the better. Definitely on the long runs.
If your goose neck ball was in line vertical with existing ball hitch. Then your trailer frame loading would be the same as the orginal trailer manufacturer.
i was sitting here thinking about this, moving the hitch out 4 to 5 feet would be like holding weight against your chest than extending your arm out straight that puts more stress on your shoulder than your legs im thinking it is putting a lot more stress on the hitch i might be over thinking this
i ment to say more stress on the tongue not the hitch
Better vs a weight distribution hitch as it directly puts the weight forward on the truck. Would like to see it in action on windy day with the camper it is attached to.
Perhaps an answer to a question that was never asked, but a pretty cool concept/idea.
Safety
I have never wanted something for my trailer more than I do right now. 😂😂😂
that platform looks ideal for a vertical wind turbine
Seems like it would put a lot of torque on the trailer tongue frame. That’s a lot of extra leverage.
They do! Every one I have seen has stress cracks at the point where the frame meets the body of the RV.
What do you mean, stress cracks from using this conversion? I don't think the conversion would put any more weight on the original hitch from what it already was.. Yes the moment arm of the whole thing is longer. A longer arm does give more leverage, but that isn't going to effect/increase the amount of weight on the original part of the hitch on the camper as far as the camper is concerned, the ball is still in the same place, think about it. But I agree campers are built notoriously crappy. I've got cracks on my old fifth wheel camper, the actual hitch framework, I need to address right now.
@@oneninerniner3427 it’s the leverage that would put the extra stress on the frame, not the weight. Same concept as using a cheater bar on a wrench.
i thought this seemed a little dangerous. 😂
@@turdferguson12 Yes but if the front of the camper is not loaded any heavier then the hitch should not be any different and they did reinforce that with the bars under V anyway if that has any effect on the frame where the A frame is welded to the box frame it was not a good design in the first place that is just my thoughts
Ingenious, I want to build a gooseneck like this to attach to my fifth wheel pin box and the chassis side rails to minimize the stress on the front frame and aluminum RV structure, that way the weight and twisting stresses will be carried by the more rigid gooseneck hitch and main frame rails on the RV and not the front structure of the RV
Thanks for watching and the comment. Sound like you have a plan to UPGRADE you Hitch. Good Luck
It bolts onto the trailer's *tongue* , not "hitch". The part at the front of the tongue which attached to the ball is called a "coupler".
More stability going down the road, harder to be stolen, safe space for a generator on camper if you don’t have one. Did I mention it looks awesome!
Hi Thanks for your comments. This Hitch is not for everyone, but it will help a few people out. Yes, SAFETY, SAFETY.
WHAT A VERY GOOD IDEA,GREAT GOING GUYS
Hell yeah what's one run sir
Yup, that ain't goin anywhere. Seriously though that is pretty cool.❤
Great idea. A lot of people like the lower profile, ease of access and other benefits of a travel trailer but would like tge towing ease and safety of a 5th wheel.
An answer to a question that nobody asked.
This will also reduce your trailers load capacity as half the weight of the unit is now on your trailer and the other is on your truck. Not to mention the amount of torque that its going to put on the frame and tongue of the TT that it wasn't designed for.
Nice design
A very nice construction.
Good job!! I prefer GN over conventional bumper tow.
You should find a way to hinge it up at the top with some pins so top can fold down so it's not sticking out so far when your unhooked. My bumper pull camper measures 41ft long and its tough to find camping sites for it to fit, and with your hitch it'd be even longer, I think it'd be cool to fold down somehow after you unhook. Just a thought but man that is exactly what my camper needs bc it tows like crap! Love your hitch tho I'm gonna have to try one for sure!
Thanks for watching. I like your idea of a "Fold Down Top"
Great idea.
Why not just get a 5th wheel? More roomy and storage...
Super cool. When will the details be revealed?
Cost, benefits, max cargo capacity, that kind of stuff…… Hope to see that video.
Thanks for watching the video. There has been a few more Gooseneck Adapter Hitch videos added to the channel for more information. I comes down to each person to do there own reach on there specific rig combination to see if this is a good fit for them.
Ive wanted to do this for 20 years.
Thanks for watch. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch has been on my mind for that many years plus, because of some bad experiences with bumper pulls.
A very nice setup.
I suspect this will void warranties on the frame from the TT manufacturer.
How would it? It’s not altering or changing the frame at all.
Who cares. RV manufacturers warranty is worthless anyway.
@@jjsantos3292exactly, see Lehto’s Law.
Neither does a weight distribution attachment but many manufacturers will void the warranty for using them because they can stress the trailer frame and I've seen the failures. This looks to be a way better option.@@PTRRanger951
Rv warranty’s are a joke they don’t stand behind anything they produce
Rated for what weight trailer and fir how much “tongue” weight?
Honestly this is really cool but the question is do the pros outweigh the cons? I mean you’re adding a lot of weight and considerably more stress to the frame of your trailer. Is the improvement in stability and turning radius really that much of an advantage?
I like the idea of this after having a bumper pull RV for about a year now, but the 880lb of this adapter make it a significant beast to mount. $6,000 isn’t crazy money for what you’re getting when you see equalizer hitches going for upwards of $3,000 for some brands.
Thanks for watching. You are correct its a "Beast" This hitch with only work if all your weight number work out. Truck, Trailer, Pin, etc, etc. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch might make money sense for the person that has a Bumper Pull bought and paid, that would rather pay $6,000 to keep there existing rig. Rather than jump to a $60,000 to $150,000 mid of the road 5th wheel. then probably need another $100,000 truck to pull the 5th wheel safely. The NUMBER have to work all the way around. But Safety needs to be at the top of the spread sheet.
keep me posted on the new batch so I can possibly head that way so we can do an install video 🤠
Perfect I can add at least 8' to my 32 foot bumper pull. Would place some major limits on where I could camp with a 40+ foot rig. And adds one real big place to hit my head every time I left the camper or truck
Look at it fool.2 feet from where it normally would sit on bumper
@@hankclingingsmith8707not to mention it's way easier to back up and park a gooseneck
🎶 IN DA GHETTOOOOOO.....
It looks really nice. I have a 254 pickup truck. Super duty 30 foot camper was slide out. How much difference would it make it way to truck with Pole and handle? How much does it cost working? You buy one? Thank you very much hope you have a nice day
all other things being equal a gooseneck trailer will always be more stable then bumper pull to tow because you aren't taking weight off your steering axle.
this also has the advantage of being able to make tighter turns before jackknifing.
All that’s true… being a 250 n 30 footer… difference will probably be pretty substantial… especially if you have short wheelbase. $6k … it’s on you to get from Green Bay to your place. Crunch your own numbers.
Trailer frames will not hold up to the strain that this will put on them.
Don't do this you will be sorry.
Buddy! That’s nice👌🏽
Could this be used on a dump trailer or equipment trailer? I would feel safer with a 14,000 pound capacity trailer using a gooseneck hitch rather than bumper pull any day.
I have an equipment trailer too . Same question , it has a 6" C channel frame .
Other than the better towing and sway prevention, I would like this setup, so that there wouldn't be the big 5th wheel bedroom over the hitch. The extra height of the 5th wheel designs, are mileage killers, and the layouts aren't that good for tall people.
The gooseneck would also give more stability for smaller trucks, because of the weight placement.
what is the max tounge weight does it void manufactures warrantee what is the cost and lastly where i it? thank dan
Great concept.
But there are MANY documented cases of BP frames snapping due to the loads imparted by a simple load-leveling hitch. This is basically the same thing on steroids as far as where/how it attaches to the trailer frame. Im curious to see the first-hand data after a year or 2 of use
Actually its not the same at all. A leveling hitch doesn’t allow the trailer hitch to pivot vertically when hitting dips etc. That is where all the stress comes from.
A 5th wheel hitch keeps the truck and trailer completely independent except for the tongue weight.
@akshonclip8149 actually it's exactly the same. The gooseneck adapter transfers the tongue weight up over the axles, but there is an extreme amount of torque on the frame tubes where the adapter attaches (just like with a load leveling hitch).
IF the ONLY point of contact between the trailer and adapter was at the ball, this wouldn't be the case. The adapter uses the trailer frame tube for leverage, just like a load leveling hitch.
@@ryanj2071 But you are not locking the trailer frame and truck frame together. That is the problem with load levelers. At some point the trailer frame is forced to take the rear weight of the truck.
That doesn’t happen with a 5th wheel.
There isn’t any more torque applied to that setup then there would be with it just sitting on a hitch ball without load levelers.
@@akshonclip I guess I need to look at the adapter a little closer.
This system looks like it spreads the attachment forces out very well and it also still allows for full articulation which would eliminate the stresses of a WD attachment.
Surely it's DOT approved... right??
How heavy is your hitch?
$5000 when I can get a decent gooseneck trailer alone for the same price 🤣💀
That’s a great idea!
Great idea
Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and thanks for the comment. I have had 40 plus years of life threating experiences with bumper pulls. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch may increase my odds of a safer towing experience.
I seen one for the 1st time couple weeks ago someone had 1 for sale on Facebook market place..cool peice
Will it work on airstream?
Why???
you beat me to it
Gotta say thats pretty cool. With the ball on the device how will it affect turning? Will it only move on the gooseneck ball or will the trailer ball move also in a tight turn?
The adaptor is bolted tight to the trailers frame, it will only turn on the goose neck ball
Did you guys FEA this? Cool concept. Would this be cheaper than buying a regular GN camper?
Excellent idea, far safer then hitch mount
Very nice!
How heavy is the adapter hitch
I was thinking of something like this for my car trailer.
Can this be adapted to a fifth wheel hitch?
I would like to know the price
I would do this not for extra towing capacity cause your axles and suspension along with the frame still have the original ratings but for theft. You never hear of a goose neck trailer getting stolen. But tons of bumper pulls get jacked all the time. Especially where I live. It’s so easy to back up lock the coupler and go. With a goose neck not nearly so easy.
Thanks for watching.
How much does that change your GVW
Will this kit work for livestock trailers?
Thanks for watching. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch was designed for your typical 50 degree, 2 x 5 tube A-Frame hitch. I hope this helps.
Yup! Exactly what did it do other than take up space on the tow vehicle!
pretty neat great ideal
I don't get it.
You would be better off trading in for a fifth wheel travel trailer.
Because I can't find a fifth wheel toy hauler smaller than 40+ feet. I don't want or can afford one of those monsters. The small toy haulers are all bumper pull.
@@oneninerniner3427genesis supreme makes a ton of 32' overall (and smaller) fivers. My 27.5' box is 33' overall. Fifth wheels are a lot more efficient use of space.
what keeps it from hitting each other in a sharp turn ?
it be like pulling a double hay wagon
Hi John Thanks for watching. You have less pushing leverage on you axle in the sharp turn with a Gooseneck Hitch. With a Bumper Pull Hitch you several feet of leverage on youe axles. please do RUclips search for "bumper pull trailers gone bad, or wrong or fail, or crashes" this might explain what happens better than I did.
Is anybody actually spending $6500 on a hitch adapter rather than just buying the correct trailer?
Shorten the safety chains to the correct length on the trailer itself .
How much for it cost ?
What’s it worth?
Fifth wheels are more comfortable to pull. I don't see no increase in the TT tongue weight distribution. Setting on the ball, and the rear brackets are exactly the place that weight distribution bars attach to the frame. The only drawback I see, is the fifth wheel attachment sticking out in front of the TT. Kind of wasted space?
That’s AWESOME!! 👍
Looks just like BP conversations one
Sweet, my camper just got 12ft longer, but it's the same size inside. Cool hitch tho
Can you double tow with this setup in Michigan?
Thanks for watching. Not sure about Michigan. I know out near California you can double tow if one is a Gooseneck. At least that is what our customer said was the reason they bought a couple of our Gooseneck Adapter Hitches. Sorry we could not be more help on your question.
How much?
I've been curious if anyone made something like this for a long time. I wonder if you're still making them?
Thanks for watching. There has been other companies out there making Gooseneck Adpater Hitch for awhile. And YES we are still making this hitch.
Do you make a 5th wheel version?
Thanks for watching the video. No we do not make a 5th wheel version.
Look good but I have seen those Lippert tongues bend and or break off the frame because of the very thin-walled tubing Lippert uses. I would not use your adaptor on ANY "lite weight" trailer. Only use on good strong frames.
Will this work for a 2024 16 ft dump trailer
Thanks for taking the time to watch. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch was designed for your typical 50 degree, 2 x 5 tube A-Frame hitch. Not sure whats on you Dump Trailer. I hope this helps
I don’t get it. what’s the advantage of the extra length of basically useless space? Why not just get a fifth wheel trailer.
I do not see that as an advantage personally. The trailer frame is not designed for it, nor would weight distribution be the same. Also a true 5th wheel has far more room inside, and when you have a 30ft 5th wheel, it tows about 5ft shorter than a 30ft pull trailer. My 34ft 5th wheel tows and backs up like a 25ft pull trailer. So you use up the truck bed to pull a trailer designed to free up the truck bed when you tow.
The advantage would be a trailer that actually pulls nice without a bunch of drama and fish tailing. Also, no in-cab reverberation from tongue weight hanging off the back of the truck.
Backing up would be fantastic compared to the original trailer
Awww... look. The trumptard believes anybody cares what they think.
Some of us live north of the 38th parallel and can pull that atv or boat behind that goose necked trail.
$5,995 plus tax and shipping is customers responsibility.
Also leaves out a very important bit on how much it weighs.
My thoughts are that this would be perfect for half ton trucks as half ton towable 5th wheel campers are extremely scarce but depending on how heavy the adapter hitch is it might not be worth it if it soaks up to much of the trucks payload rating.
With shipping and taxes you’re probably going to be pushing $7k for this not including if you need to set the truck up.
On a 3/4 or 1 ton it’d be better to just get a 5th wheel.
Thanks for watching the video. About 800 lbs, this is a heavy duty hitch. This hitch with only work if all your weight number work out. Truck, Trailer, Pin, etc, etc.
You are correct, "just get a 5th wheel" if you can make the money number work. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch might make money sense for the person that has a Bumper Pull bought and paid, that would rather pay $7,000 to keep there existing rig. Rather than jump to a $60,000 to $150,000 mid of the road 5th wheel. then probably need another $100,000 truck to pull the 5th wheel safely. The NUMBER have to work all the way around. But Safety needs to be at the top of the spread sheet.
What's the price
Recommended pin weight?
How much does it weight?
Thanks for watching the video. About 800 lbs, this is a heavy duty hitch. This hitch with only work if all your weight number work out. Truck, Trailer, Pin, etc, etc.
Changing the stress points could be detrimental to the factory build.
What stress point has changed? It's still mounted via the ball hitch.
It looks exactly same way as a weight distribution hitch would mount to the trailer.
@@LJT7907except instead of distributing the weight across the entire frame of the tow vehicle it puts the weight in the bed of the truck over the rear axle. I’m not a mechanical engineer but would love to hear their opinion. I don’t believe I would be able to swap this out on my half ton truck instead of my WD hitch.
the trailer's frame is getting the same load and is even a bit reinforced.
the truck having the hookup over the axle is much better because now the weight presses down on both of the trucks axles, where a bumper hitch levers weight off the steering axle.
the reason this kind of hookup isn't standard is cost (it's alot more metal) but this will be more stable in every possible way.
Can this be done for a 1/2 ton?
Thanks for watching the video. The Gooseneck Adapter Hitch is about 800 lbs, this is a heavy duty hitch. This hitch with only work if all your weight number work out. Truck, Trailer, Pin, etc, etc.
Make sure you leave a high SAFETY FACTOR in your math. 1/2 ton might be running tight??
making one of these now!
That is awesome. Genius
Sweet!
Hi Gary. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.
wow that's nice. properly expensive I'm guessing