Funny, didn't read anywhere that price was the issue. The 220 lbs difference between a "heavy duty" hitch and the Anderson is more than just a convenience. If you have an A frame hoist to remove it then good on ya! I don't and love the Anderson. Glad you like lugging all that extra cargo weight around. I don't!
Could you still tow and drive it while ABS was out of order?
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I heard that some manufactures will void your warranty if the goose neck is used. Something to do with fram twisting. Not for sure just read about it on another site.Taking the convo in a slightly different direction, any of you all towing with the Gen Y executive? If so, what are your opinions, experiences, etc. I have a 24 F350 CC SB. I'm pulling a 340RL. I would like to think I am pretty certain that I am going this route but always willing to learn (I've never towed with a gooseneck, lots of towing over my life though). I'd also use the offset puck.
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I like the Hitch weight in the back over the tires during the winter. Makes the 3500 HD strong in snow, like a tank!
I've read that also. However, after reading about other's experiences I cannot find anyone with an issue attributable to the Gen Y, which of course does not mean there may be some. I think the issue cited is torsional flex, which the Gen Y has more than most traditional fifth wheel hitches. All that said, Gen Y is working with Lippert, and is reportedly close to certifying the Gen Y on their frames. What is interesting about what is reported to be holding up the process...money...Lippert wanted exclusive distribution rights of Gen Y as part of the approval deal (on the internet so could be conjecture).
When the truck already weighs 9k plus….a couple hundred pounds doesn‘t matter much. Truck is meant to pull, not hyper-mile. Hitch stays in the truck 100% of the time. All my goosenecks have kingpins now, much easier and faster hook up and disconnect as well.
I have a question. Are you saying it is easier to connect and disconnect with a traditional hitch and kingpin or gooseneck conversion like Gen Y? Thanks.
hitch and kingpin is always easier than a ball.
I'm new to this so not being snarky, legit question. Why?
kingpin vs ball. one motion to lock in. With ball you must stop very close to center of socket on trailer, get out and lower trailer onto ball, move latch to lock on ball, hook up electric and chains. Kingpin, back straight in and click, tug test, done. Hook up electric, done. No need to use safety chains with kingpin either as it is considered a positive locking hitch(kingpin). Alignment to hook up is also not as critical.
Thanks @Bozo! I'm wondering if others have a different opinion on hookup? Also, I'm wondering of others agree with the hookup of a goose being more difficult but feel its worth the trouble for whatever their reasons are.
I can see some prefer goose if they are just weekending and needing truck to haul large items home to their sticks and bricks home or if they are close on payload capacity due to pin weight. My situation is not that. My dually is dedicated tow mule. I have a flatbed 3500 for any other hauling chores not requiring a trailer. I also find that people do not ask t borrow my gooseneck trailers anymore either….wrong hook up for them. For those wanting to keep their bed free of hitch, again, I wholeheartedly recommend the goose box. Only thing I don’t like about those is the fact of that structure hanging under the trailer where I like to put my bikes and such. Still have safety chains too.