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05-17-2015, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Voiding warranty with gooseneck adaptor
Hey all,
As I stated in my intro, I currently tow my Raptor using a gooseneck adaptor. My wife and I want to upgrade to a newer model, and I would like to continue using a gooseneck. The sales manager at CW said doing so would void the warranty on the frame of a new Raptor. Has anyone heard this before? I have been towing my current Raptor for four years with no problems. Thanks.
John
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05-17-2015, 07:43 AM
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Location: West Hills
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As a retired Service Manager, I would check with Raptor directly. It is easy for someone to say a modification will "void" a portion of the warranty than for them to truly check it out.
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05-17-2015, 08:18 AM
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Senior Member
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Im afraid he is correct, but there is a solution, Reese makes a Goose neck adapter pin box that is approved by Lippert and will not void your warranty. I was going to get one, but they don't make one for my particular frame(as of yet).
Here's a link to one.....
http://www.etrailer.com/Gooseneck-an...e/RP94623.html
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2015 Fuzion 325
2020 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7 HO Aisin
Chesterfield, VA.
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05-17-2015, 09:04 AM
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Site Team
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The Reese brand is the only goose neck adaptor that is approved by lippert that I know of. We have installed a few, and they are very nice but HEAVY.
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Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
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05-17-2015, 09:17 AM
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Location: New Mexico
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Quote:
Originally Posted by burlman
.......The sales manager at CW said doing so would void the warranty on the frame of a new Raptor. Has anyone heard this before?.......John
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Yes - at one time, there was a section in the Owners Manual which addressed modifications & etc.
Here's a copy of the current manual from the Keystone site:
http://www.keystonerv.com/media/2142...b_4-1-2015.pdf
Terri, the Chevy co-pilot 
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05-17-2015, 06:02 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Thank you so much. That is just the info I need.
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05-21-2015, 03:52 AM
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Location: RDU Carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wing-in-it
Im afraid he is correct, but there is a solution, Reese makes a Goose neck adapter pin box that is approved by Lippert and will not void your warranty. I was going to get one, but they don't make one for my particular frame(as of yet).
Here's a link to one.....
http://www.etrailer.com/Gooseneck-an...e/RP94623.html
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It is also approved by Keystone....made sure of it before I went and bought one. There are two versions availible now, a 16K and a 20K. With most Raptor GVWR's I am sure you will be looking at the 20K. I bought mine from CAR-ID, cheapest by around $80 bucks and it was delivered in 2 days.
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05-21-2015, 09:31 AM
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Location: Nevada
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If you want to stay with the ball hitch, go with an Andersen Ultimate Gooseneck 24,000# hitch. This would be the most simple and cost effective option, IMO.
www.andersenhitches.com
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06-03-2015, 04:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Desert185
If you want to stay with the ball hitch, go with an Andersen Ultimate Gooseneck 24,000# hitch. This would be the most simple and cost effective option, IMO.
www.andersenhitches.com |
Also if your warranty does go void because of any damages the anderson unit causes, anderson will warranty the damages! They will cover up to 5 million dollars.......
http://www.andersenhitches.com/uploa...Letterhead.pdf
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06-14-2015, 04:52 AM
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Location: Saginaw Mn
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The dealership we bought ours from told me the same thing. I wanted to change mine but changed my mind. If you think about it the good neck adapter does put a lot more stress on the pinbox mount.
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06-18-2015, 03:55 PM
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Location: Missourie
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Are you dead set on using a Goose Ball... Do you have a B&W Flip Over Ball and not wanting Rails installed. B&W makes the companion 5th wheel hitch that mounts in the goose neck hole that is very nice.
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06-18-2015, 04:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by burlman
Hey all,
As I stated in my intro, I currently tow my Raptor using a gooseneck adaptor. My wife and I want to upgrade to a newer model, and I would like to continue using a gooseneck. The sales manager at CW said doing so would void the warranty on the frame of a new Raptor. Has anyone heard this before? I have been towing my current Raptor for four years with no problems. Thanks.
John
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You could buy the Andersen gooseneck hitch from one of our members who has one for sale for $250. Its a 24,000# hitch and it won't void your warranty.
http://www.keystonerv.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22656
www.andersenhitches.com
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Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
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