Gen Y and Reese goose box question

[Leonm228]

For folks using the Gen Y setup, what sort of bed clearances are you getting from bed rail to trailer? TIA

 

[Grateful Dad]

@Leonm228 That’s with the weigh safe ball, sits about 3” higher IIRC. I’ve towed using this setup 1,200 miles or so, no issues whatsoever. I’ve been contemplating giving the 4” offset a shot just cuz I’m curious to know how the truck would sit and ride……………

 

[Leonm228]

@Leonm228 That’s with the weigh safe ball, sits about 3” higher IIRC. I’ve towed using this setup 1,200 miles or so, no issues whatsoever. I’ve been contemplating giving the 4” offset a shot just cuz I’m curious to know how the truck would sit and ride……………

What truck are you running? Thanks!

 

[Grateful Dad]

What truck are you running? Thanks!

2021 2500 Hemi, crewcab, short bed

 

[CFE]

I'll take a picture of my goosebox this evening.

A few days late but better than never.
20K goosebox on a 2022 Jayco North Point 377RLBH

 

[Leonm228]

A few days late but better than never.
20K goosebox on a 2022 Jayco North Point 377RLBH

Thanks, but unfortunately the Reese is a no go for me as I have a turning point pin-box, so have to go with the Gen Y, which according to reviews, should work well.

 

[Leonm228]

@Leonm228 That’s with the weigh safe ball, sits about 3” higher IIRC. I’ve towed using this setup 1,200 miles or so, no issues whatsoever. I’ve been contemplating giving the 4” offset a shot just cuz I’m curious to know how the truck would sit and ride……………

Thanks for the photo. That's really good clearance. Does the trailer sit fairly level with the weigh safe being 3" higher?

 

[CFE]

Thanks for the photo. That's really good clearance. Does the trailer sit fairly level with the weigh safe being 3" higher?

fairly level would be accurate, might be slightly higher on the nose than the tail but it's not a severe difference.

I'll add that as of last May, goosebox was the only lippert approved "gooseball" style hitch for their 5th wheel frames.

 

[darrellr]

I'll add that as of last May, goosebox was the only lippert approved "gooseball" style hitch for their 5th wheel frames.

Not disagreeing at all, you are right. But don't you find it suspicious that they only hitch they approve is their own? I don't want to be the test, but I am curious how this might turn out in court if heard.

 

[pr3dict]

Not disagreeing at all, you are right. But don't you find it suspicious that they only hitch they approve is their own? I don't want to be the test, but I am curious how this might turn out in court if heard.

Before even driving off the lot w/ my lippert framed 5th wheel I switched out the pinbox for the Gen Y. If they deny my warranty (if I never need it) they can see me in court.

 

[Adam06]

Before even driving off the lot w/ my lippert framed 5th wheel I switched out the pinbox for the Gen Y. If they deny my warranty (if I never need it) they can see me in court.

I had the place I bought my toy hauler put me the Anderson hitch and found out on inspection that it lost my frame warranty ( same place that sold me the Anderson hitch did the inspection). I fought with them and they bought back the Anderson hitch and put me the goose box. Had to have the frame inspected after and send report with pictures to lippert to reinstate my warranty.

 

[CFE]

Not disagreeing at all, you are right. But don't you find it suspicious that they only hitch they approve is their own? I don't want to be the test, but I am curious how this might turn out in court if heard.

yea I'm sure it's business tactic to ensure you buy their approved items. I like the Gen-Y concept but for that reason, i didn't want to risk it, as i don't have time to drag it out in court if it came down to a voided warranty and damage.

 

[Grateful Dad]

Thanks for the photo. That's really good clearance. Does the trailer sit fairly level with the weigh safe being 3" higher?

It sits pretty close to level, just a smidge nose high maybe but after 1,200 miles of towing, no complaints, tows beautifully.

I’m no too worried about the warranty, if I have a frame issue I know a very competent welder…………. In reality, this hitch is the only way to really cushion the connection, if anything it should help take stress off the frame. Time will tell.