3rd Gen Reese Goosebox! 90° Turning Test!

[@craigwilliams1073]

Thank you!!! That's absolutely awesome showing the functionality of the Gooseneck attachment!! Wonderful!!!!

[@paulschwarz1904]

In 3 years of full-time with a 42’ fifth wheel, I have never encountered a situation that I needed to get anywhere near 90 degrees.

[@AdventureRocks]

Me either, I'm with you. I guess people get excited about jackknifing their trailer. Bragging rights?

[@tomriddle4054]

some of us like to go places we almost dont fit. also extra space for when you are not flat and level, the extra room is MANDATORY when your off camber from the camper .

[@mikec8123]

Is that an 8 foot bed? Any hitch will do 90 degrees with a long bed.

[@billm2516]

Hey JD. The first time you use the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 try using the trailering app to help you check your trailering lights. My 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has it and it is a great feature. It applies the brake lights, goes between the right and left turn signals, and then flashes the hazard lights. Makes verifying your trailer lights are working much easier.

[@limogesman]

Yes it is a nice feature. The Ford's have it since the 2020 model year...

[@theponderosa3489]

I’ve got the Gen 2 goosebox that I use with my 2015 Ford F350 short box. I can’t get to 90 as my trailer will hit the back of the truck at almost the same moment the hitch makes contact with the box. But I still can turn pretty darn sharp. Still knowing that, you can’t beat the hitch for an ultra smooth ride going down the road. And being able to remove the ball and have the bed back in less than 10 seconds compared to a 5th wheel hitch was a big seller for me. Even with that little bit of extra clearance that you have I think the first time you’re on uneven ground you’ll hit. A lot also has to do with the type of 5th wheel trailer your pulling. My buddy has the gooseneck with a 2020 Ram 3500 short box, but his travel trailer is more rounded at the front. He can hit 90 degrees no problem.

[@txshirle]

Better be on level ground when you attempt that 90º maneuver. Don't ask me how I know.

[@terriellis5145]

I agree on the level ground!! If you were in any other angles it could prove an interesting situation!!

[@txshirle]

@@terriellis5145 My right rail has some scars from trying to get out of an RV park outside of Zion. Sharp turn on an incline with curbs on either side. Probably should have planned a better exit.Just scratched the plastic but it was humbling.

[@cavy16262]

Me know how you know…cause I know too!

[@BajaGirl302]

I was laughing at that, Don’t ask me how I know 🤣🤣🤣. I’m glad you made out with only a scratch

[@boyscouts5000]

I'm gonna break the rule. How do you know?

[@DannyYoung-s3t]

I have a flatbed with a recessed ball, I wonder if the Reese Goosebox gen3 will work with that set up

[@johnbarron6465]

how about a video on how to access grease zerk.

[@georgesrisomsak9650]

Time to upgrade! There goes another $2k! Worth it!

[@brucemiller6942]

where is this made. As I understand it the M5 5th wheel hitch is made in both Mexico and China. If this is made outside the US it's a non starter for me. Can't find any info on the Reese website of it's origin.

[@tech3nc]

Great series of videos JD. We want to do this instead of the traditional setup so our bed will be useable when parked at different spots more than a night or two. I did notice the ball moving back and forth, is this normal with the puck setup? We will be going with the F450 dually setup as well. Just want to make sure there are no issues in doing the gooseneck style setup.

[@2CabrasLocas]

If that cable (and in conjunction the trailer) ever break away... The LAST THING I'm worrying about is that electrical plug!😂

[@MajesticViewPhotography]

Hey JD, your link to the reese goosebox does not work, did they stop selling it. How about chucking, have you noticed more or less?

[@Benders25]

Whats the solar panel for on the goosebox

[@TheDesertdawg1]

I’ve can go about 89 degrees with my short bed Duramax using a Blue Ox Super Ride rocked back in maneuvering position.

[@sully199]

Thats cool

[@TheDesertdawg1]

That ball is sure flexing a lot. Zoom in on it and watch. Hope the truck frame is up to the task.

[@BTBRVReviews]

It must be an illusion or camera angle. The ball wasn't flexing at all

[@kylepokorski6045]

The king pin is flexing on the air bag like it's designed to

[@TheDesertdawg1]

@@BTBRVReviews Go to 10:30 - zoom in and watch the ball flexing.

[@flowingtouch1]

have you any 6'-4" bed reviews of the reese goosebox ????

[@shawnmcintier6110]

Would you recommend this hitch?

[@atvtinker01]

Wondering what clearance you are at above the bed rails because I noticed you have the taller ball in your bed. I have a B&W hitch in my bed and was wanting the Reese Goosebox, but wasn't sure if I had to also get a taller ball to get good bed clearance. I presently have 8 inches above the bed rails with the fifth wheel hitch and would like to keep it close to that with the Goosebox.

[@T_RexDino]

Just curious, do you get anymore sway by swapping to goose over the normal fifth wheel? In my mind the additional flex available by not having the side to side support would allow the trailer to tilt(probably not at your weight class but in general).

[@nickwestendorf1448]

The benefit of a gooseneck is that the pivot point of leverage of the trailer on the truck is much lower to the truck, so any sway of the trailer will be less felt in the truck moving side to side than with a fifth wheel hitch. look at the fifth wheel hitch point up 12 or so inches higher above the truck axles as a lever, if you push that lever side to side, it would rock the truck more than if you grabbed the goodeball and tried the same, its a MUCH smoother ride, less side to side AND less rise of the truck during acceleration and less dive of the truck during stopping. Its physics man.

[@sr073173]

Thanks for the info. Going to be putting this box on our fifth wheel. Can you give me some quick measurements? I have a B&W turnover ball. I am pulling with a 8'w x 9'l squared off flat bed. From center of ball to corner of bed, it's 74". Hitch mount sits about 2 1/2" below deck. Is the center of the hitch mount to front of trailer greater than 74" on your rig? I might have to have a custom extended 4" or 5" offset ball built.

[@bmadgett85]

i just ordered one for my new 2023 ATC 3619. have a brand new reese GM puck attachment 5th wheel that was garbage and a 2 person fight to get it to open or close the jaws... I am ditching that for this. Hopefully ETrailer will take the return of the other and let me swap it for this. Whats the solar panel for mounted on the new adapter?

[@moriorinvictus6522]

Do you have a discount code for this goose box? Great video

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

Makes a Goose Box so much better hookup!

[@kevinmarovich3278]

Hi JD. My ford has the tremor package. Does the gen 3 provide better rail clearance? By the time I get my rail clearance the trailer is to low. May have to raise trailer

[@ricardocruz1172]

Thank you for sharing this! Next question is on a hill and turning will it still hit the bed? That’s why I have not bought one yet!

[@dish7921]

Have you ever had any experience with the lippert gooseneck connect?

[@BTBRVReviews]

No

[@kevinpierce4605]

Good afternoon sir, was wondering if you had any specific info (turning radius, clearance, etc) about the Reese Goosebox with the Gen Y 5” offset ball in a short bed truck? Been researching online and there isn’t much specific info. Thank you

[@nomowworries3745]

Approximately what’s the weight savings on this setup vs a normal 5th wheel hitch setup? TIA

[@stevebeaulieu2617]

Is it better than the air ride pin box ? (Lippert)

[@JavierRivera]

Is better than Gen-Y ?

[@rapierce99]

Would like to see this on a short bed Ford. Considering changing mine over to this but worried about begin short bed.

[@BTBRVReviews]

Wouldn't work. You'd have a much small angle.

[@T_RexDino]

@@BTBRVReviews would an offset ball work or just in general not working?

[@rapierce99]

@@T_RexDino I was thinking same thing. Offset ball. I currently use Anderson ultimate and can turn 90 degrees with my short bed. But Anderson you have the option to turn the hitch so you have a farther back turning point.

[@chrislewis7243]

I have a Gen 2 Reese goosebox on a cougar half ton 32 bhs. Towing it with a 2002 f250 short bed and a b-w offset ball. It works great. Tows very smooth no chucking or clunking. Truck rides better than empty. Gives me more clearance between the tailgate and the front of the fifth wheel with the tailgate down. I can’t quite make 90 degrees without hitting the cab but I am really close. Probably at least 85 degrees

[@s3gin]

Love the channel! Great content. I am curios, will there be a 16k Gen 3 version coming out? I have a rockwood 2891. 20k seems over kill. Or maybe not if a guy upgrades FW down the road. Thoughts?

[@normanhowe2591]

Could you give more information on the EX Connector. Sounds like a good safety item. I have a 2022 Ram 3500. Would this item work on it? Thanks

[@normanhowe2591]

EZ

[@TW-pq3hn]

God I wish they would make one compatible with the grand design 150 278BH!

[@bigbadbob143]

Great Video! Do you have the taller ball shaft? I would feel more comfortable having an extra inch of height .

[@mikemcintyre9494]

I was thinking same... A taller ball, more clearance..

[@audiesanchez2984]

Do you recommend getting a 20k for a 13k GVWR 5th wheel? I am worried that it may be too stiff for my rig. I thought I saw that a 16k version will be out soon but may be too late for us as we are about to leave for a few months in a few weeks.

[@BottleJackBuddy]

Awesome.

[@ricbailey170]

Guess you saw your safety chain wasn’t secured when you started out. 😮😅😂

[@chrisgilliam8294]

My Keystone Raptor toy hauler has a GVWR of 19k and pin weight of 3390lbs. I know it's technically under the 20k Goosebox, but do you think that would be pushing the limits?

[@BTBRVReviews]

So long as you're not exceeding.the 4k pin weight I think you should be fine.

[@chrisgilliam8294]

@@BTBRVReviews Do you have a good link to the gen 3 Goosebox? eTrailer isn't carrying it currently due to Reese being bought out by First Brands which is a Horizon Global brand.

[@rogergraves242]

But I won’t be ready to buy until September

[@burtmccormick4727]

Is it just me, or does it look like the loose pull to release cable could get caught in the break away chains and unintentionally release the hitch?😮

[@robv4053]

Not at all. For whatever reason, JD does have the cable in its keeper for one, but outside of that, in transit, you should have a lock on the latch or at least a hasp or pin.

[@randygraham6979]

If you get in a spot you have to jack a trailer 90 degrees you should have pre-planned a little better coming from 34+ years tractor trailer experience plus 5th wheel rving

[@JDLViper777]

JD, another wonderful video. I can't wait to upgrade our truck and trailer to a similar setup like yours. I have a question about your new ability to make a 90-degree turn. If for some weird reason, you needed to unhitch your 5th wheel while parked at 90 degrees, could you do it? By the looks of it, it seems that you can but I don't know. I'm just curious. Keep up the great work and wonderful videos. - Joe.

[@BTBRVReviews]

Technically, you could but you would have to be at pretty much an 80 to 90° angle so you'd still be able to open and lower your tailgate

[@robv4053]

Personally, I'd ditch the tonneau for a different model. With my long bed, 2015 RAM dually and a 2nd Gen Goosebox, I can turn beyond 90 degree with a Truxedo Deuce2 tonneau.

[@douglasbradford1639]

by turning that tight you are putting alot of stress on your frame. and especially the axles and springs and tires and wheels. and bearings and then when you leave in that position for very long you will need to replace the trailer suspension.

[@BTBRVReviews]

Totally and completely agree. Hence the reason why I did this on Sandy loam versus asphalt or concrete

[@Pantherjonvideos]

Also, it's great that you CAN do that, but, the main point in trailering is NOT to get in a 'jack knife' or 90 degree angle due to the stresses that Douglas points out...

[@crazyprepper5400]

If yall need one just go to a weilding shop and have one put together. Probably around 1k and will be way better product. Just saying. Or get your old one fixed up.

[@crazyprepper5400]

I guess no more gooseneck lol.

[@henryford2736]

1:25 JP stop pretending you are a serious camper. You will never fill up the black tank so you don't need the portable pooper 💩. Take it off it's only degrading your 5th wheel. We know it's there only for show....😆😆😆

[@BTBRVReviews]

Lol ok my friend. Honestly, I don't think we have ever filled the black tank on any of our RVs. We always fill our grey tank when camping at locations without sewer connections. I think that's likely how most use these totes.

[@rogergraves242]

Still A lot of squeezing , Cracking metal rubbing on metal like supporting in a Bind.

[@carlbrown5150]

It's simple don't give the senate any more money until they do their job.!!🤨

[@nickwestendorf1448]

congrats, you can drive a long bed. 90 degrees is not impressive in a long bed truck. Goosebox is smart, but I can nearly reach 90 with a short bed fifth wheel NON slider hitch and a 2011 bighorn.

[@BTBRVReviews]

Well, many can't turn because of contact with their toolbox or bed side. Glad you have no problems. Keep it up!