Installing the GEN Y HITCH on Our New Fifth Wheel with ZERO HELP!

[@Timw927]

5:25 "Un-loosen them" LOL is that like "de-thaw"? Ah just busting your chops. Congratulations, Pops and Grandma!

[@DonD532]

Thanks for posting this video. I’ve got the same 5th wheel Companion hitch and have been toying with getting a gooseneck attachment. One other thing I’ve learned to avoid having the wife giving me directions while backing, is to use FaceTime with our phones. She just points the camera at the hitch. It helps our marriage 😁

[@bellsbiz1]

A Very Big Congratulations to you both Grandma and Pops! Being grandparents will definitely change your lives for the better. There is nothing like it and the memories you will be making. My wife and I are Nana and PawPaw and we love it. Youn did a great job on the Gen-Y install.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@bellsbiz1 Thank you so much!

[@Tom.and.Missy.Northam]

Congratulations!! Being a grandparent is an awesome privilege. Great job on the install. !!

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@Tom.and.Missy.Northam Thank you!

[@walterrafolski5662]

Our Gen-y was a tight fit it took three of us to get it on but wow it was worth it. I like the paint pen trick, thanks for it. I put it on our Alliance 382 RK and on all of our trips so far all has been good in the camper no open drawers we even left the glass tray in the microwave!

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@walterrafolski5662 Just get mad at it, and it will fit, lol. So far, so good with our hitch!

[@lisazimmerman4140]

Congratulations, Pops and Grandma!! Your travel life will change, but it's so much fun to take grandkids places. You see things through new eyes. Making memories ❤

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@lisazimmerman4140 Thank you so much!

[@kristingrounds4163]

I go by Grandma too and Steve goes by papa....congrats you guys but I have to say this video had me laughing so hard from him saying I am choosing my words carefully to you giving him directions on backing up. I felt like it was me and my husband ....I had tears in my eyes from laughting

[@cathygarner8234]

Congratulations on the first grand baby!! There is nothing like it! 🎉

[@markyeater2247]

Enjoy your new hitch I bought one and in 2024 went to Washington with it and loved it excellent product

[@kevinc5801]

Thankyou for video, from future full timers

[@kleavitt54]

We had a Gen-y for several years on our Solitude. Our F450 had a bed camera that could see the hitch. Buy a magnet with an extension rod that has a yellow ball that sits on the hitch ball. Amazon has them. Sit the magnet ball marker on the truck bed ball Lower the ball on magnet flag so you can see it when backing into the hitch. Another tip get some wide red reflection tape and put in straight down on gen-y Hitch so you can see where the round hitch cap is. You should be able to pick it on your bed camera and or on side mirrors when backing up trying to get center. Good luck we loved our gen-y.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@kleavitt54 Thanks for your input. It's something to look into for sure.

[@ericadolf6752]

The easiest way to line your hitch when backing up is go buy one of those pool noodles and slide it on the ball, that way you can see it in your rear view mirror when backing up

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@ericadolf6752 Great tip! Will have to try that.

[@rickyanderson486]

Congratulations on becoming Grandparents! This was a great video on installing the hitch, keeps from needing two people to help.

[@AdventuresOurWay]

Great Video Guys. Val, you were wrong 😂. I hate when you’re so close but yet so far away. Glad it wasn’t a long drawn out exchange and it all worked out but Grandma, you were wrong 😂.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@AdventuresOurWay 😂😂😂🤷🏻‍♀️ I was seeing if he knew which way HE was going. He should’ve known better than to rely on the one trying to also film the whole thing lol

[@GENYHITCH]

Thank you for sharing your experience and this video! Since we stand by our customer service, we do our best to make sure our customers are taken care of. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions or concerns! (Ashley rocks!!)

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

Hey, thanks! Sorry we missed seeing this comment! We appreciate you guys, the hitch is working out great so far!

[@karenmcafee3479]

Please tell Valerie don’t stand between the truck and the RV. You just never know when something unexpected could happen.

[@RoadieWingZZ]

Congrats on the grand baby!!

[@mikewadams1]

I had them install mine at the dealership. I also added the extra bolts as well. It tows great. Something else to consider with a short bed is an offset for your ball. Congratulations on the grand baby! I became PaPa and the wife is Grandma to two twin granddaughters 2 years ago and it is the biggest blessing. God bless y’all.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@mikewadams1 I haven’t had an issue yet with the short bed. Over the years, I have pulled countless goosenecks and cattle trailers with this same setup. I will say I was a little surprised that it did move the camper forward as much as it did. I should be ok with it just gotta pay a little more attention to backing up. We are excited to brand baby #1! Jarrett

[@dalemarshall9736]

If you had a Ford you could do like JD on Big Truck Big RV channel did and mount a side camera in the bid of his F450 to align his Goosebox on the ball.

[@vincew9482]

Congrats on the grand baby. We love our gen y gooseneck hitch. We’ve had one on our last two fifth wheels.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@vincew9482 Thank you. So far, so good. We put about 1200 miles on ours the last few days, and there have been no issues! It also seems to ride a little better.

[@FotoMatt]

Thanks for sharing your great news and best wishes to everyone in your family for good health!

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@FotoMatt Thank you so much!

[@cwtex59]

I put a white stripe on the GenY gooseneck hitch so I could line up when backing up . Also put a magnetic flag on top of ball . I could use bed camera to see when I’m on top of flag . Loved the GenY hitch.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@cwtex59 Thanks for the info!

[@stephenhanley3992]

CONGRATULATIONS GRANDMA AND GRANDPA!!!!! WHERE WILL YOU BE GOING IN FLORIDA?? Sorry I've never had a Facebook account

[@GilComPlexOTR]

Thanks for taking us thru this process. We are staying with our MORryde pin and slide hitch for now but definitely see the benefit of reclaiming the bed of the truck by using a GenY. Also, congrats on the grand baby!

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@GilComPlexOTR You are welcome, and Thank you!

[@diyd5357]

Great decision. We love our Gen Y hitch. They are awesome

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@diyd5357 So far, so good. I have about 1200 miles on this one, and I have no complaints.

[@myriadcorp]

It takes at minimum a 1000 miles for it to break in. Once it breaks in the ride is even smoother.

[@EricUnderwood-ln7ix]

Another great video. A safety note if you don't mind. Val (or anyone) should never stand between truck and trailer when backing in to hook up. I'm sure you can imagine what "could" happen if a foot slipped off the brake. Safety first. Congrats on on being grand parents !!!

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@EricUnderwood-ln7ix Thank you

[@philblock]

Watching you guys guide in is hilarious. Like me and my wife. You need a bed ide camera now.

[@shawnl4756]

Just from your high sarcasm you got a new sub 😂

[@darrellreynolds1692]

Congratulations on grand baby pops and grandma! Merry Christmas!

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@darrellreynolds1692 Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@treecatt]

i have the GooseBox on my 5th wheel with a cross-bed tool box in the truck bed. I mounted a camera on the bottom of the toolbox so I can line up properly while backing up. I also mounted a camera at the junction of the wheel well and side panel of the bed so I can see when the GooseBox is above the ball. My trailer backup camera system came with two cameras and I added a third (the system supports up to four cameras). The camera on the side of the bed keeps me from having to constantly get out and check if I'm positioned above the ball (I don't have anyone to act as a spotter).

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@treecatt I have had several people tell me the same thing. I'll probably use one of our cameras and do the same thing. That's my thinking as of now.

[@dannycruikshank2833]

Nice setup I really like that hitch brand I have the adjustable hitch on my work truck.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@dannycruikshank2833 I have the same for my hitch on the back of my truck. I grew up on a farm, and we always used B&W. I can't tell you how many loads of hay or tractors on a goose I've pulled with this same setup. Thanks for watching! Jarrett

[@RayLyle-kx2ks]

New subscribers thanks for all the knowledge does Gen Y make one for a Fifth Wheel set up. Like the idea of the space between the RV and truck bed.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@RayLyle-kx2ks They make several different types. I'm unsure of the question, but they make one with the kingpin setup for a standard fifth-wheel hitch. I would check out their website.

[@aopaleski]

Nice job. You have a very patient wife!

[@braddenton4729]

Whole school on hitches my head is spinning. Nice video

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@braddenton4729 Thanks buddy!

[@SwankyCoupleRVwithDogs]

Hi Jarrett and Val🙋‍♀ this is not a comment on this video, but on another video that I have no idea where it is right now🤪 but my husband could not believe that Jarrett didn’t have a Hensley hitch for his travel trailer…(when you had one), we just purchased one and it is a game changer for our 40 foot sprinter limited widebody travel trailer… and before you ask, yes , we have a ram 3500 Duelly diesel… so we definitely have enough truck but I’m telling you we could have a giant semi go by on either side at 100 miles per hour and we have no sway whatsoever! Just wondering….

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@SwankyCoupleRVwithDogs I had the shocker hitch and I liked it pretty well. I do think the 5th wheel towed way better!

[@MulligansBlog]

Love the steps to do by self. Best made plans gone wrong deserve well chosen words! 😂 Merry Christmas!

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@MulligansBlog If nothing went wrong, it wouldn't be normal. That's just how life works! Thanks for watching!

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@MulligansBlog Merry Christmas!

[@Itsa_Mea]

Congrats on the grand baby. 🎉

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@Itsa_Mea Thank you!

[@Kbvols]

Congrats on Grand baby!

[@johnhay1782]

This was a great video, and no cuss words recorded!! You touched on it briefly, does Venture Sportrek approve the Gen-Y? I will be interested in your review of the Gen-Y, most complaints I see is exactly what you experienced, got to be exact in hitching up. Congrats on grand baby to both of you! We have #9 coming in March and we are Papaw and Gomie. Have Fun!! Stay Safe!!

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@ SportTrek does approve the Gen Y. They were super close when we got our trailer but not out of the beta process. Getting hitched up really isn't that big of a deal; you just have to relearn your marks. Most of the new trucks have cameras for the bed, which would make it way easier. We just put 1200 miles on our hitch with no issues, and I do think it rides a touch better!

[@bmac5496]

I use an extendable magnet with bright green handle and set it just behind ball (on the cab side) and use it to line myself up with hitch. Once done it collapses small and can place out of the way easily and a lot cheaper than camera set up.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@bmac5496 Thanks for the tip. I’ll look into it.

[@stephenhanley3992]

I've got a 2017 F250 short box. With this new setup you don't nee the sliding 5th wheel?? Awesome video job well done.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@stephenhanley3992 I've never had a sliding hitch. I have to pay attention to those tight turns.

[@ralange69]

Are you concerned about turn radius with the shortbox?

[@maxhicksarmor21]

Holy mackerel congratulations you guys. That is absolutely wonderful news especially right here around Christmas. And I do believe that you guys are going to make a fantastic pops and grandma. Love y’all‘s videos. Keep right on rolling and we will keep right on watching. Have a Very Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 😊

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@maxhicksarmor21 Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@rvgoingnow]

If your old, be careful so you don’t drop your 🥜 Great PSA 😂 You said the words ball and nuts too many times in this video 😅 The match mark you made with you paint pen needs to extend past the washers onto the frame. The washer can also move, so you want one side of the mark to be on a surface that doesn’t move, like the frame. BTW, we have the Gen-Y Executive Gooseneck on our RiverStone. We have about 4k miles towing with it. It’s fantastic. Lining up to hitch up gets much easier 👍🏻

[@professionalinspectionserv9468]

I like," choosing my words carefully "...I do not always choose my words...lol

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@professionalinspectionserv9468 Sometimes I'm glad my thoughts aren't subtitles. That's all I'm gonna say about that.

[@DaleMaas-e8w]

Just take the grands with. That what we did especially on short trips.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@DaleMaas-e8w I'm sure we will!

[@joegreen636]

Great video. Good idea using the Silverado as a jack. Question, does the pin weight lower the Silverado bed? Do you have an air bag setup? Thank you

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@joegreen636 I'm not sure about lowering the pin weight. I do run airbags, and the truck doesn't squat at all. I have a wireless-controlled compressor, which makes it nice for adjusting the ride going down the road.

[@timmurr1672]

Congratulations on the grand daughter.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@timmurr1672 Thank you!

[@carlwilliams1570]

Set a floor jack on the tailgate to help lift and support

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@ It wasnt all that bad. A little awkward, but I've done much worse things.

[@bradleydiel6013]

What model or part number hitch did you buy and what was the pin weight rating for it?

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@bradleydiel6013 You need to reach out to gen y. They have all different part numbers and pin weights depending on your trailer.

[@bradleydiel6013]

Sorry, I should have been more clear, we recently purchased a Sport Trek 353 and I want to switch it over to a Gen Y Executive when I pick it up at the dealership. Great American RV.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@ I would reach out to Gen Y to be sure but the one I got was 4.5K pin weight. I want to say my part number was 8055AL but again when you call them they will want the pin box number off your camper because manufacturers are always changing things. Just give them a call they are super helpful. They are pretty responsive on email as well.

[@bradleydiel6013]

So there is lots of confusion over what the proper hitch is, I can’t believe the RV industry works this way. Gen Y can’t say for sure what the correct hitch is, we basically narrowed in down to the 8055 AL but they’re still not sure if the holes will line up correctly. Super frustrating.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@ I think that's the one I have. But I can email Ashley to double check.

[@bryansimmons20]

I like the idea, but I'm not sure about the torque on just the ball

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@bryansimmons20 I grew up on a farm, and we pulled everything on a gooseneck ball. I guess for that reason alone, it doesn't bother me. I would think they are as say as anything else.

[@jamesglenn520]

Gooseneck is way stronger than an Rv kingpin setup. That is why all the Hotshot drivers use them including heavy farm applications.

[@deanwoodard4830]

Both of you sounds like my wife and me now she just stands to the side until I’m done

[@lionelhernandez34]

I mean you just fit the gen-y by yourself, but hooking up to the camper 😅

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@lionelhernandez34 Haha! My point exactly! He doesn’t need me! 😆 -Val

[@HSTWXMAN]

I don't agree that Valerie was pointing in the "right" direction:)

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@HSTWXMAN haha I know, I wasn’t…hey it gets confusing sometimes! And I was trying to film also which was probably just a bad idea.

[@KurtKoster-s6t]

Omg, I have seen people get smashed between the trailer and truck ,never stand there please please

[@geminifox475]

So as you know like I had messaged you , we had it installed when the Brinkley arrived at the dealership, which is Blue Compass Spartanburg SC. We have watched multiple videos and researched the Gen Y and it seemed like it was a good option, also to allow space in the back of the bed of the truck. We will share more as we begin to venture out. ⛺️ Merry Christmas 🎄

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@geminifox475 Merry Christmas!

[@skiphall709]

When you pay about $100,000 for a truck it sure is nice to get your truck bed back. Assume and congratulations on becoming grandparents 🎉

[@skiphall709]

Awesome lol.

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@skiphall709 I certainly don't drive a 100K truck. But even in my old truck, it's nice to have my bed back. Especially since I use my truck for work. We are certainly excited about becoming grand parents! Thanks for watching.

[@RichardSevcech-hz3xu]

Use your cell phone put your on speaker and wife can tell you what need it

[@glennrobichaux7490]

Your explanation of other fifth wheel hitches in not correct at all, including your explanation of big rigs. They all have some type of jaws that will clamp around the kingpin to hold it securely. I think your confusing the fifth wheel plate, which yes will "pop" up as you say but that's because it is articulated to allow movement of the trailer. Inside that plate is a set of jaws that grab the pin itself. B&W doesn't have some revolutionary design, they are all locking jaws

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@glennrobichaux7490 Well, I'm not an expert by any means. I was explaining it like a semi-fifth wheel. Anyway, thanks for the info, and have a fantastic day!

[@rickkeller105]

😂you need to go left….seen a lot of divorces caused by trailers…usually at the boat ramp and RV parks

[@OurNextAdventurejvh]

@@rickkeller105 Its almost like counseling