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03-03-2013, 09:48 AM
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goose neck hitch?
Will a goose neck hitch void my trailer warranty
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03-03-2013, 09:58 AM
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Location: Michigan
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ask the manuf.. and or dealer, what kind of pin box you running?? is this a retrofit or adapter???
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03-03-2013, 10:05 AM
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we are buying a 2011 wildcat and have no hitch in he truck yet
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03-03-2013, 10:27 AM
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why goose neck?? what model trailer?? is it a brand new trailer (holdover) ?? what kind of truck?? short bed??
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03-03-2013, 10:32 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joe mccleney
we are buying a 2011 wildcat and have no hitch in he truck yet
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Do u have other uses for goose neck? Is that why your asking for multi purpose hitch?
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03-03-2013, 11:12 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joe mccleney
Will a goose neck hitch void my trailer warranty
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You may want to contact the manufacturers directly - this is more of a fan forum with occasional mfr's present. The Internet rumor says it will.
I went with the B&W Turnover ball gooseneck hitch with a companion fifth wheel attachment on it. I have the flexibility to tow either goose or fifth, depending on the trailer. But I won't cross them (e.g. towing a fifth wheel with a gooseneck adapter).
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03-03-2013, 11:26 AM
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Location: Virginia
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Check with the manufacturer I have heard that it does void the warranty........Also heard it puts too much stress on a fifth wheel frame as there were not designed for it......Many use them with no problems others have had to deal with frame cracks.........
If you have no hitch yet why would you want to use a goose neck hitch???? They are are harder to hook up as well (not really that big of deal)....
A raill type fifth wheel hitch can be easily removed & adaptor plate type hich put in for goosnecks if you need a gooseneck...................
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03-03-2013, 01:34 PM
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Owner/Operator
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I have used the Colibert Gooseneck Adapter on the last three RVs that I've owned with no problem. They were a CarriLite, a Monaco Medallion, and a Weekend Warrior Toy Hauler.
HOWEVER, based on the frame issues I've read here, I ordered the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch for the truck, and will be using that for the 8289WS.
If you also need Gooseneck Capabilities, I'd suggest the B&W Gooseneck Hitch with the Companion, and you'll have the best of both worlds. The Companion installs in minutes with one bolt to tighten. Also comes out even faster, when I need the Gooseneck for my Scoreboard Trailer.
RodeoGeorge
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03-03-2013, 08:01 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Originally Posted by wa3pnt
The Companion installs in minutes with one bolt to tighten. Also comes out even faster, when I need the Gooseneck for my Scoreboard Trailer.
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Hey George, how are you getting the Companion in and out with just 1 bolt? On mine, it's 5- the draw down bolt on top and then the two u-bolts each have 2 lock nuts that have to be loosened.
Of course I don't know how the flatbed truck/portion is different.
Doug
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03-03-2013, 09:17 PM
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Owner/Operator
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Doug,
The Flat Bed Companion is different than the conventional. There are no "U" Bolts. There is a tube in which the mount slides, and just the top tension bolt that is torqued to 40 Ft-Lbs.
I was concerned that the Companion might not work with my Gooseneck, as mine is fabricated as an integral part of the Hauler Bed. Called B&W, and they assured me it would work, and it does.
As I mentioned earlier, now the best of both worlds.
RodeoGeorge
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03-03-2013, 10:03 PM
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Always Learning
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wa3pnt
Doug,
The Flat Bed Companion is different than the conventional. There are no "U" Bolts. There is a tube in which the mount slides, and just the top tension bolt that is torqued to 40 Ft-Lbs.
I was concerned that the Companion might not work with my Gooseneck, as mine is fabricated as an integral part of the Hauler Bed. Called B&W, and they assured me it would work, and it does.
As I mentioned earlier, now the best of both worlds.
RodeoGeorge
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Nice! I'll admit- I'm a little more than jealous of your truck. 
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