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Old 05-12-2018, 02:51 PM   #1
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Who uses a Goosebox?

I just purchased a 2018 369bhs and am in the process of looking for a hitch. I really like the goosebox set up but want to see who has real world experience with it. I am using a crew cab short bed SRW as the pull horse. Its a GMC if that matters, but I am worried about cab clearance. The camper nose has the max turn edges to it. My father has a similar camper and was told you "must have a slider for it" but has yet to slide it back. Anyone want to chime in with a short bed and goose box?
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Old 05-12-2018, 03:24 PM   #2
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Not sure of what a "goose box" is, but was told by the manufacturer of my 5er that any goose neck type hitch added to it voided the warranty.
B&W turnover with the 5th wheel Companion would be/is what I use. As far as a slider, with noses on most of the newer 5ers I don't think it would be necessary if watched closely in tight turns.
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Old 09-13-2018, 03:06 AM   #3
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Not sure of what a "goose box" is, but was told by the manufacturer of my 5er that any goose neck type hitch added to it voided the warranty.
B&W turnover with the 5th wheel Companion would be/is what I use. As far as a slider, with noses on most of the newer 5ers I don't think it would be necessary if watched closely in tight turns.
I have Anderson gooseneck hitch there is no banging and it added 9 1/2 inches more clearance from the standard GMC cab . I have noticed in the wind I have almost 0 sway and more control over the rig . My Anderson sticker on the hitch says will not void the trailer warranty.
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Old 09-13-2018, 04:01 AM   #4
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My Anderson sticker on the hitch says will not void the trailer warranty.
They also advertise up to a million dollars warranty, if a manufacturer fails to cover a problem.
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Old 09-13-2018, 05:19 AM   #5
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Does Andersen write the warranty in stone? (Sorry, can't help myself)
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Old 09-13-2018, 06:04 AM   #6
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Does Andersen write the warranty in stone? (Sorry, can't help myself)
Good One! It is written in stone...but you have to drive to Utah to read it
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Old 05-12-2018, 03:39 PM   #7
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A Reese Goosebox is the only approved "gooseneck adapter" by lippert. They will not void the manufactures warranty due to it replacing the pin box. http://www.reeseprod.com/products/pi...notJoVbxIFMqvl
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Old 05-12-2018, 08:25 PM   #8
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You're swapping pin box because you already have a gooseneck ball in your truck? If not why the goose box?
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Old 05-13-2018, 02:22 AM   #9
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You're swapping pin box because you already have a gooseneck ball in your truck? If not why the goose box?
Yes I have a 5th wheel gooseneck prep in my truck. Instead of buying a fifth wheel and a air ride pin box, then having to handle a 250-300 hitch in and out. Why not use the goosebox.
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Old 05-13-2018, 03:42 AM   #10
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IMHO as time goes on the Goose Box will be the Pin Box and system of choice as its obvious benefits are recognized. Yes, it is relatively new to the market place but the goose neck hitch system has been around for decades and preforms flawlessly. Personally I wish I had knowledge of it before setting up my last TV. It is so much easier to add the Goose ball in the TV. The heavy 5th wheel hitch is always in the way, in or out of the truck, and it saves 200 or 300 lbs. of payload.
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Old 05-13-2018, 07:10 PM   #11
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Hook Oil;
I can only tell you our experience. We had a chevy half ton with a Cougar SGS 28. We had a regular slide fifth wheel hitch on it. It pulled it fine, but I wanted a bit bigger truck pull than we had, so I went shopping and fell in love with the new at the time (2016) Nissan Titan XD diesel. Before I thought about it we purchased it, when got to looking into how the hitch would transfer to it, since it had it's own puck system and goosneck hitch. Since it was so new, we could not find any adapter or fifth wheel hitch to fit. We then looked further and as stated the Reese gooseneck was the only one "Lippert" would recognize as a replacement. We bought it and gathered some friends together to replace. I will tell you it's quite heavy and was a small struggle for 3 of us to get it on. We used it for a season, then decided to trade in for a bigger newer fifth wheel. The gooseneck did fine and pulled well. It is a bugger to hook up, as it has to be pretty well spot on the ball to hitch. We used a plastic yellow pole as a marker to help.
With the new trailer we talked about putting the gooseneck on the new one but a pretty wise older service person suggested we look at the Andersen Ultimate as an alternative. I looked at it and went with it. I do like how it pulls better and is much easier to hook up than the standard gooseneck. The con to it is it has 3 bolts and a pin to take out, if you want to remove it, where as the gooseneck style hitch has just the ball and anchors to remove. Hope this helps a little.

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Old 05-12-2018, 08:30 PM   #12
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One of our techs has the goose box on his Reflection 303. ‘06 Chevy cc dually. Loves it!!
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Old 09-12-2018, 06:21 PM   #13
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Hookoil, did you go with the goose box? I just purchased one and it came in today. I'm going to install it this weekend. Just curious if you got one and how you like it?
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Please, pass on your experience with the goosebox, also. I will be making the same decision very soon.
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Old 09-13-2018, 02:58 AM   #15
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One of our techs uses the goosebox on his reflection 303 and LB 3500 DRW. Loves it.
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Old 09-13-2018, 07:28 AM   #16
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I recently seen several with the goosebox & looks like a good setup. Still can't wrap my head around the flimsy looking Anderson pyramide thing, especially the aluminum one, they may be the next wonder of the world, but not for me. I'll stick with my B&W Companion, I can still remove it by myself!
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Old 10-09-2018, 07:35 AM   #17
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I got e mail from LCI customers service . That's the Andersen hitch could damage the frame or suspension. warranty is good for one year .
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Old 10-09-2018, 04:20 PM   #18
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I believe Magnuson-Moss would put the burden of proof on the manufacturer to show an aftermarket parts caused the specific damage. I love it when people say some aftermarket parts will void your warranty. They cannot limit warranty claims on the lights because you chose a different hitch. They could as the rep emailed dispute a frame problem. Suspension would be a reach. But, this is why Andersen stands behind thier product.
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Old 10-28-2018, 05:29 PM   #19
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I have a Goosebox on my Alpine. I installed it myself from the bed of my truck. It is heavy but can be done. The camper rides great with the hitch, much better than the B&W 5th wheel hitch and rigid pin box. I have a regular cab truck so I can see the gooseneck ball to line up the camper, so for me it is easy to hook up.
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Next truck, with long bed, will be running a Goose Box. I want a smoother ride and the open space of my bed.
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