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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-17-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,393
Posted By OldCoot
I'll keep my Reese 16K with the Revolution...

I'll keep my Reese 16K with the Revolution Sidewinder activated so I can use my tonneau cover to cover the bed while towing. Looks like the goose neck would limit turning without tearing the sides...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-17-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,393
Posted By OldCoot
Looks like it's a totally new design, not like...

Looks like it's a totally new design, not like what's on the market now. Regardless, I still wouldn't use it on a lite wt FR product. $1400.45 is a pretty stiff price to save $500-$800 for a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-17-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,393
Posted By OldCoot
Good choice, why take any chance just to save a...

Good choice, why take any chance just to save a few dollars on a hitch and destroy a new camper. If the rv mfgrs wanted them pulled like a gooseneck, they would come from the factory with the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-17-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,393
Posted By OldCoot
Perhaps revisiting the structure around a regular...

Perhaps revisiting the structure around a regular gooseneck trailer is in order vs an rv 5er. Gooseneck trailers are designed and built for the loads on the tongue structure, rv 5ers are not. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-17-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,393
Posted By OldCoot
I have the Reese 16K and after putting steel...

I have the Reese 16K and after putting steel shims under the legs to remove the slop, I am very happy with it. The slop under the legs is only about 1/16", but makes noise when stopping and starting.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-17-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,393
Posted By OldCoot
Would not use the gooseneck adapter as it...

Would not use the gooseneck adapter as it lengthens the moment arm on the pinbox by around 18" to 24". That would put a tremendous strain on the structure of the 5er. If the trailer is 10,000 lbs...
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