Nwcid Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 My current trailer has a gooseneck attachment point on it now. It is the Reese Goosebox and I purchased it because I did not want a 5th wheel in the back of my truck and it has air bags. Is there any reason I can not put an appropriate height ball hitch on a HDT and run a gooseneck. Since I am asking about non 5th wheel attachments. How hard is it to add a traditional ball hitch for hauling my other trailers? Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 I've seen gooseneck hitches on HDT Toterhomes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 A lot of people have gooseneck balls on a HDT. I had one on our first HDT. The structure to mount it needs to be custom made. I have a bumper pull hitch on our current HDT and it is also custom made. A good welding shop should be able to make and install the hitches. I prefer an air hitch and there are goose neck balls available for some air hitches. How all of this would fit with your trailer hitch will need to be figured out for height and so on. I don't know the particulars of the air bag on your hitch so I can't comment on that or know if it is good enough that an air hitch isn't needed or how it might react to an air hitch. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 Make sure the 5er mfgr. approves gooseneck hitches, some void the warranty. In most states safety chains are required with the less reliable ball hitch/gooseneck. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 15 minutes ago, Ray,IN said: Make sure the 5er mfgr. approves gooseneck hitches, some void the warranty. In most states safety chains are required with the less reliable ball hitch/gooseneck. be interesting lining up that ball with our trucks. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 9 hours ago, GlennWest said: be interesting lining up that ball with our trucks. Not at all, 2 cameras mounted 90 degrees to each other works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted September 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) The Reese Goosbox is approved, which is why I chose it. It is not a normal 5th wheel "extension", it is a complete replacement. https://www.reeseprod.com/products/pin-boxes/goose-box/uW9rVuV4JAj75t!ZHQnotJoVbxIFMqvl Even without a camera, why would it be any harder then with my current truck? I can not see either my gooseneck ball in the bed, or the rear receiver when hooking up a standard trailer. Edited September 26, 2020 by Nwcid Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted September 26, 2020 Report Share Posted September 26, 2020 I don't have to line up perfectly with my ET Hitch. You do with that ball Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 2 hours ago, GlennWest said: I don't have to line up perfectly with my ET Hitch. You do with that ball All of the gooseneck trailers I have had use an oversize opening that funnels the ball in. Sure you have to be close, but not exact. Either way, I have never been able to see them when hooking up. I have never seen my trailer ball since I started puling trailers in my teen years, yet some how I managed to get them attached without a spotter. Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 I very seldom had a spotter I due injoy the cameras but they arnt necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 I had gooseneck trailers and always converted them to 5th wheel for easier hook up both with our dually and our HDT. No need to climb in the bed or on the truck to hook up safety chains. Plus in some states you can ride in a trailer with a 5th wheel or only double tow if the first trailer is a 5th wheel. Gooseneck may not comply. If you have no problem hooking up and don't double tow or have any one in the trailer, then you can easily have a gooseneck ball on an HDT. Some actually have both a 5th wheel and a gooseneck ball. Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Yesterday we did a little project on our daughter's/son-in-law's coach, which has a ball conversion. Watching the gymnastics of getting in the truck bed to fasten/release chains and such reminded me of why I like the 5th wheel arrangement. Having both feet on the ground becomes more important with age, so I've been warned. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted September 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 I guess it depends on the gooseneck hitch. I have not climbed in my truck at all with the Reese there is a cable release. I can do all of my hookups standing on the ground at the drivers rear of the truck. You are right, I do not miss crawling in the bed with my old trailer. I am sure i could have made some kind of extension, but I never did. Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moresmoke Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Depending how an HDT is set up, you can overcome the in bed hookup issues. My gooseneck ball is right at the end of the frame. You can walk up behind the truck to get hooked up. Note, the camper is a TT. I use the gooseneck for other trailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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