KeithCannot help you with the height other than to say you want the 7". Yep there is the down side of getting my dimensionally challenged body in the truck to hook up the safety chains, etc The other is I think it also moves the trailer closer so tailgate clearance becomes and issue when hitching It is an interesting set up. I know there extended shank balls out there, but I am concerned about damage to truck bed hitch. As designed using a standard ball and shank (4" to top of ball from bed) I calculate 5 to 5.5" of rail clearance Fords 21,5 bed depth and. Gen-Y got back to me with drawings - good customer service. Honestly I'm glad to have them.Yep there is the down side of getting my dimensionally challenged body in the truck to hook up the safety chains, etc I do run chains, not a big deal, all the gooseball kits come with chain anchors that hook into the pucks.
I keep some low profile things in the back half, propane fire pit, and my power cord. The footprint of the hitch is small, but because of the way the arm is made you don't get much height under it for things. I'd say it's been a lateral move from my Andersen at best.
Not sure if the Gen Y positions differently than that.Īlso I had hoped I would gain a lot of space in the bed while towing for stuff. Even once the tailgate is up I still can't open my front storage. The only downside to mine I'd say is my setup places the tailgate pretty close to the front compartment when hooking up. The cup on mine is sightly funnel shaped so you can be off about the half the width of the ball, similar to a bumper pull trailer. I pretty much always have someone with me so it's not much of an issue. I don't find the camera super helpful for hooking up, it is good for left to right alignment but does not do much for knowing when to stop. I love not having anything in my truck except the ball when I unhook. and built-in suspension (Torsion-Flex) technology, these are some of the smoothest and strongest gooseneck pin box around! Get your GEN-Y Executive Torsion Flex 5th Wheel to Auto-Latch Gooseneck Pin Box let your truck and trailer thank you later.Thanks Rob, the Gen Y came out after I bought my Goosebox, so it wasn't a consideration for me but I've heard good things.Īs far as the concept of towing with a goose ball, I love it. This system is designed to get your truck bed back from bulky fifth wheel hitches, so you can your entire bed when not pulling your camper trailer. GEN-Y Executive Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box is constructed from heavy-duty steel with a corrosion-resistant powder coat finish. The gooseneck pin box has a built-in pin weight scale to let you know if your load is balanced before you tow. So not only does it increase your ride quality, but it will also improve the safety of your towing adventure. This technology functions as a torsion axle in order to limit the transfer of road shock between the truck and trailer. The Executive gooseneck pin box with auto-latch utilizes Torsion-Flex technology that creates up to 90% smoother ride when towing. Get the smoothest ride when towing your heavy equipment trailer, camper, or toy hauler, and more with GEN-Y’s shock-absorbing gooseneck pin box. Note: This unit works with a recessed ball (the top of the ball is within 1″ of the bottom of the truck bed)Ĭonvert your gooseneck trailer to a 5th wheel king pin with the GEN-Y Executive Torsion Flex 5th Wheel to Auto-Latching Gooseneck Pin Box. Rigorously tested and exceed the SAE-J684 Weight Testing Requirements.Increases the life of your towing rig and trailer.Integrated tongue weight scale for added safety.Eliminates most surging, bucking, and chucking.Reduces shock transfer to almost nothing.Torsion Flex (shock-absorbing) Technology creates up to 90% smoother ride.Cross-shaped holes for attachment for safety chains.Converts your 5th wheel pin box to Gooseneck Pin Box with an Auto-Latch System.