REESE GOOSE BOX REVIEW AFTER 1 YEAR (Pros & Cons, Plus Tips for Easy Hitching)

Our Reese Goose Box review after having it installed for one year now! Do we still love it or regret it? The Reese Goose Box replaces your standard traditional fifth wheel pin box and fifth wheel hitch giving you a smoother goose neck style tow. Plus we go over tips for hitching up with the Reese Goose Box to make the process even easier.
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[@mikewalker4134]

I am a long time Reese dealer. Sold many Goose box kits. No one has complained about the products. I have a Reese fifth airborne pin box on my trailer. same concept but with a Fifth wheel pin. Great ride improvement

[@WhyWait]

Nice! Most all people I know who made the switch agree. 👍🏼

[@novaman64]

I have the Goosebox on my toy hauler. On a toy hauler the airbag being adjustable was the main reason I chose it over a Gen-Y. With a toy hauler all the cargo weight is in the back (behind the axle), so the tongue weight will drastically change based on if Im empty or have a 2k UTV in it. The airbag allows me to easily adjust the tongue for a good ride regardless of load.

[@WhyWait]

Good point. I hear good things about the Gen-Y too but I still think this is the better setup. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼

[@maraudersportfishn]

Towed with the Anderson first and then went to the Reese. Worlds apart in my opinion, I absolutely love the Reese.

[@WhyWait]

Same here. Had the Andersen for a few years. No problems with it but this is definitely a step above! Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@larrysheets7698]

I’ve had my Gen 3 for 7 months now. LOVE IT. Can’t say enough good things about it. I have a F350 short bed and am using the Gen-Y Goosepuck 5” offset. Everything works great. I have to make a sharp turn at a grade and don’t have to worry about hitting the cab of the truck. As for the ride on the road, it is far better than the Andersen, Pullrite Super glide, and the Demco Autoslide. Had all 3 and all 3 bucked and chucked. Biggest advantage is an open bed and no heavy hitch to mess with. My wife even noticed the better ride we have with the Goosebox.

[@WhyWait]

Nice! Glad your loving it too. Just seems like a far support ride. I think so many traditionalist fifth wheel hitch user just don’t get it. Sounds like you got a nice setup. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼

[@chesterroberts4647]

The goosebox is night and day better than the regular 5th wheel. The ride is a lot better and smoother. Being able to adjust the air bag pressure is a game changer for us with toyhaulers.

[@WhyWait]

I totally agree. If you know you know 👍🏼

[@flash8051]

Great review and I agree with your points made about how to hook up and the way it tows. I'm towing with a Ram 3500 dually that also has rear air auto leveling so it rides REAL nice combined with the Goosebox! I use one of the telescoping wands with the yellow ball, but just stick it on the front of the offset ball (since I have a shortbed MegaCab). A piece of orange electrical tape on the center of the Goosebox gives me the line up reference and when the wand starts to tip forward, I'm good to drop it! LOVE having the bed clear when not towing! Hefting the big Pullrite Superglide out of the truck prior to this was NO fun! The offset ball works great and gives me the clearance I need when making a sharp turn!

[@WhyWait]

Nice! Sounds like you got it down. Glad it’s working out for you as well, I’m still loving mine. 👍🏼 Appreciate you watching

[@williamrogers4556]

I bought my goosebox two years ago, I love it!! The only thing that scared me, when you’re out on those old two lane country roads, and the roads aren’t that great of shape and they lean, when I look in the mirror, it looks like the trailer was going to fall over, with a regular fifth wheel of the trailer moves with a truck, but I’ve gotten used to it, and I love it

[@WhyWait]

Good deal. Yeah I like the fact that the trailer pivots and moves freely like that. Less stress on the truck I think vs a traditional fifth wheel hitch that doesn’t have that side to side play. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@keithmalmberg8395]

As someone who has a few gooseneck trailers for farm use and looking to get a 5th wheel toy box this looks to be awesome. Perfect for the flat bed!

[@WhyWait]

Go for it! Couldn’t agree more. Everybody I know who has it loves it. 👍🏼

[@tikkin11]

Been using mine with the B&W offset ball for 2 years and it is an ideal setup. Had the opportunity to pull 2 fifth wheels from CO to TX last month. 1 was my sons and I had to use his Andersen Ultimate and it was fine, no issues. 2 weeks later pulled my trailer (same size) over same route, but with my Goose box. The difference in ride quality was beyond a doubt better with the Reece. Those air bags really improve motion both lateral and horizontal. I do the same as shown here with the chain set up, except hooks on both ends. And now I only need one tennis ball device to hook up.

[@WhyWait]

Good deal. Glad to hear it. Definitely appreciate you watching 👍🏼

[@timf6916]

I have had all 3 types, the Rees Goosebox is the best. AND YES, the hookup is the BIGGEST Con. Lippert owns Rees goose box. That’s why they say it’s OK to use on their frames. Hehehe the saying that what doesn’t Lippert own.

[@WhyWait]

Cool to hear that Tim. Most people I’ve talked to feel the same way 👍🏼

[@madweazl]

I've been using one for a little over a year and half now (roughly 4000 miles) and absolutely love.

[@WhyWait]

Right on! Good deal.

[@doughinkle2947]

Nice review. Like yourself going gooseneck was a day one upgrade for me (I actually had the dealer install the Goosebox on my first 5th wheel in 2019). I've since upgraded to a larger trailer and had the dealer swap it again...no regrets. I love the chain flip-flop, great idea.

[@WhyWait]

Thanks. Glad your loving the Goose Box as much as me 👍🏼 Appreciate you watching!

[@JoePhantom-t3e]

I like the Reese... The rotation and amazingly smooth

[@WhyWait]

I agree ☝🏼

[@gkayser100]

Been using the goosebox for years love it much better than a fifth wheel

[@WhyWait]

Yes sir! If you know you know 👍🏼

[@jeffbateman5852]

Towed with a Mopar factory hitch for 6 months. We switched to the Reese Goosebox about a year ago and the ride and tow experience was like night and day. Wouldn’t go back. Seems so much more stabile as well.

[@WhyWait]

Indeed! If you know you know 👍🏼Thanks for watching

[@miketrentham6632]

Had my Gen 2 RGB now for 4 years and love it.

[@WhyWait]

Nice! Good to hear your still loving it Mike. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@stephenperkins5492]

How many miles have you towed w/ RGB? I full time 13 years TT w/ family. Kids are grown looking at 5th wheel now but I tow 10-15k miles per year. I’m wondering about durability in miles instead of year. Thanks.

[@missionswithluna]

I do like the fact that it opens up the bed of the truck, when not towing. Great idea with the post and tennis balls. I like your choice of shirts in this video. 👍🏼

[@WhyWait]

Thanks guys! The tennis ball’s definitely make hitching by yourself faster. Safe travels out there.

[@pawebb]

Loved ours. Best upgrade ever! I installed a camera on the side of the bed that connected to the Ford display. Allowed me to back up right under the goose box.

[@WhyWait]

Nice. I’ve seen other people do that too. Thanks for watching. 🔹

[@robertmitchell1865]

I like the idea of the safety chain mods. I'd very much like to see how you plumbed the extended air hose. Thank you

[@WhyWait]

Nothing really, just screwed it on to the valve stem. Here’s the link to the one I use. 👍🏼 6’ Air Extension Hose: amzn.to/3QQsmeT

[@robroy7153]

I’ve had both and you’re correct, It’s a tighter connection with goose ball. Only negative is hitching and unhitching requires you to go up and down with landing gear to clear ball. I have multi pro tailgate so unhooking chains is easier.

[@WhyWait]

Sounds nice. Definitely still been happy with this setup. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼

[@pknowles48]

I'm planning on installing one this coming spring. I bought a gooseneck adapter for our 5th wheel and love the bed space, especially with the standard bed. The ride isn't the best, hoping the goose box will be much better.

[@WhyWait]

Sounds great! Make sure you check out my other video for installing it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haC9ZZiHdrmHqNksi=KbSLbBadfHAXYiD7

[@REESEProducts]

Chris, so glad to have you on #TeamGooseBox -- thanks for the loyalty!! 😊

[@WhyWait]

Any time! I try to tell people it’s the way to go. 👍🏼 Always feel free to reach out to me if you guys want to work together.

[@dalelafferty9869]

Can't find the reese towwer power antenna ball thing

[@timetravler3arewethereyet639]

hmmm GEN Y or reese ok man becuz of the way u made this super easy to understand im gonna go with reese

[@WhyWait]

Most people I know who have it have always been happy with it. 👍🏼

[@stevegillespie6424]

I agree. I've had the 16K Goosebox on our 2016 KZ Durango 286BHD for almost 2 years now. Having never used a traditional king pin before this, I see no reason to even consider one. My truck (2014 Ram 6.7, 3500, 6.5ft bed, CC, SRW) has the OEM 5th wheel puck package, so the chain connections I use with the Curt ball system (#60618), are farther towards the rear, making that part not much of an issue to connect. I'm not an 80yr old, so getting in and out of the bed as needed, doesn't affect me. My air valve is on the side of the Goosebox, and can be reached easily using a Ridgid 18v compressor. Having the commonality between RV with Goosebox, and my 30ft GN trailer, was the highest priority to me, and it's fantastic so far. No large 5th wheel contraption in the bed to contend with. The Goosebox tows very smooth, tracks very nicely, doesn't buck at all. It just seems to float smoothly behind. The airbag is the biggest downfall to this setup in my opinion. Not for leaking or any malfunctions of the sort, but simply because it's extra parts and requirements for hook up, where I prefer/want a Keep It Simple Stupid kind of setup. That is my biggest complaint, just having the airbag system. But I deal with it. Over all it's been a great system, and something I recommend when asked about it.

[@WhyWait]

Definitely appreciate you sharing all of that. Good to hear reviews like this from other people. I too agree the airbag needs to be refined a little bit to make it a better easier system but still love the tow like you said. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏼

[@robv4053]

The problem with your air extension is you have bypassed the blow off valve. Big deal when you're towing with large altitude changes. A better ideas is to relocate the blow off valve to the rear with extension from bag to valve or just use an air chuck with an extended wand (i.e., semi air chuck). I've towed with both setup and always prefer goose. When the Goosebox was introduced, it was a no-brainer for our RV. When we got our Solitude, I put on a Gen2 before even leaving the dealer lot.

[@Built05STI]

Great box. I had a super light for a year and after switching I’m impressed. So much smoother and worth every penny. I should’ve done it sooner. Don’t hesitate, it’s worth the cost.

[@WhyWait]

I agree….If you know you know!! Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@rvfamilylife]

I LOVE your tennis ball idea. I might try that with my Andersen hitch.

[@WhyWait]

It totally works good with all hitches. Just have to figure out how it works best for each setup. 👍🏼

[@mkcumpston5467]

Which direction doesthe Andersen hitch ball go toward, the tailgait or cab? Is your truck long bed or short bed? My trk is long bed.

[@jayi836]

Great review and tips, thanks for posting this.

[@WhyWait]

Sure thing! Still loving our Goosebox. 👍🏼

[@Barry.Ellis.]

We have a B&W 25K and it has full side-to-side, front-to-back motion like a ball. As well as height adjustment. I’ve never towed with anything else, so I can’t say if it’s better or worse. But I’ve been very happy with it. However, I’d love the convenience that a gooseball offers in the way of hitching.

[@WhyWait]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve heard those are great fifth wheel hitches and everyone who uses it seems to love it! For us having the open bed space is a big deal when we are not towing. Appreciate you watching and safe travels 👍🏼

[@theoriginalrjt21]

Good video. The B&W offset ball doesn't work with factory round shaft GN systems. However, Gen-Y does make an adapter plate with an offset ball. While Lippert makes the vast majority of frames, they do not make ALL fifth wheel frames. Several manufacturers make their own frames in-house.

[@WhyWait]

Thank you, appreciate it. Yes I was looking into this and the manufacturers who make their own frames are far and few between and not very popular RVs. The whole thing about these Reese Goose Boxes affecting the frame or even having to worry about it seems to be a myth anyways. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@dalelafferty9869]

Excellent! Thanks, Getting ready to move from a motorhome towing a car to a 5th wheel. Got a new F250 7.3 gas and a 11,200 5ver ready to purchase. A short bed compared to 8', so I'll go with an offset. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@WhyWait]

Good deal. I hear good things from people who have the short bed and still went with this setup. Keep me updated on your thoughts with it after you’ve towed with it. 👍🏼

[@fightinirishnd7701]

Been thinking about getting this. Currently use the Anderson hitch. Love it, but want more room in my F450 bed. It's not that big of a deal, but would like to reduce the chucking and not have to remove the Anderson hitch each time I need the bed. It's easy to remove and put back, but I love to streamline and reduce time where I can.

[@WhyWait]

Yeah buddy. I had the Andersen for years, really like it but this is definitely next level. We have another video on how to install this easily all by yourself too 👍🏼

[@fightinirishnd7701]

@@WhyWait I'll have to watch that install video. I hate having to pay someone $1500 to do it for me.

[@WhyWait]

@@fightinirishnd7701 yeah I hear you. It’s really pretty easy actually. Here’s the link… Ultimate REESE GOOSE BOX Video (Installation Process, Full Review, & Tips and Tricks) kzbin.info/www/bejne/haC9ZZiHdrmHqNk

[@RAMlaw-Norcal]

We use a B&W companion which is a huge improvement over the Anderson hitch which was the first system we used. Would love to save the space in the truck bed provided the Reese system in equal to or better than the towing experience with the Companion. What is the length and GVWR of your RV? I tow with a long bed F350.

[@WhyWait]

It’s a great system! I tow with a F-450 truck, my Solitude is 16,000lb GVWR and it's worked great for me.

[@davidrich77]

Based on your excellent reviews, I purchased the Goosebox 20K. What is your guidance and insight regarding the hidden grease zerk? I find it a real pain to access. Also, have you found a way to actually see where the grease is coming out so you know if you have gotten enough or too much? Thanks.... Really enj0y your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@WhyWait]

Excellent, still loving ours. I don’t have the hidden grease zerk. That’s only on the gen 3 hitch I have the gen 2. I just spray Boeshield T-9 the best I can into the front rod area. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼

[@trumpwon8231]

Love the chain set up

[@WhyWait]

Yeah, it definitely works nice for me that way. 👍🏼

[@5imps]

With a short bed how’s the turning ratio. I use a sliding hitch but like you said it’s heavy and takes up bed space. I can pretty much jackknife it without hitting my truck. Keep on making videos pal.

[@WhyWait]

I think I saw some people commenting that it still works well with the short bed and some people get the offset ball for the bed if their truck too.

[@bigbadbob143]

i have the reese gen 3. love it

[@WhyWait]

Nice. Good to hear. Wish they made more room around the air connection though so it would be easier to hook up the air pump. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@bigbadbob143]

@@WhyWait I use the closed ball air chuck head. Like we had years ago. It works perfect. Other heads do not sit tight enough to fill it up.

[@markratliff7991]

Great Review. I would live to see a review/comparison between the Reese Goose Box and the Gen Y goose neck pin box. Kinda like the idea of having no air bag to deal with on the Gen Y. I currently have a 25K B & W and it does a great job pulling my 44' Toyhauler even with the standard Lippert pin box but it is really heavy and takes up a lot of space in the bed of my F450.

[@WhyWait]

Yeah I don’t really know anybody who has had both. To be honest I think you’d be good either way. I’ve heard good things on the Gen-Y.

[@clulessable]

Unlike you I don’t have an 8’ bed so I like the Anderson hitch for its offset ball. I have the the 6’10” GMC bed. It gives me an additional 3-4” offset to accommodate the wide width of the Solitude 5th wheels. With the Anderson I can almost do 90 degrees on flat ground. If I had an 8’ bed I’m sure I would go with the Reese. Thanks for the great video. How much does the offset ball go back?

[@WhyWait]

I had the Andersen for 3 years and really liked it. The offset ball does help out in those Andersens. I definitely lost space between my tailgate being down now and the front of my storage area when hitching up. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼 Oh I think that offset ball is 3 inches.

[@michaelterrell3466]

I have a lifted F350. The bed is 40" off the ground. My mother in law has asked me to move her 5th wheel so im looking at options. With a B&W Companion I'd need to flip the axles to raise the camper high enough. Would I have the same issue with the Reesebox?

[@banginsteel4978]

Had goose box on my 2016 fiver when new. Absolutly loved it!

[@WhyWait]

Nice. Most people who’ve had them love them that I’ve talked to. 👍🏼

[@FortunateSon]

Just installed my Gen 3 this weekend. Thanks for the tips. Was thinking the tennis ball trick, and trying to figure if there was anything superior to it. IDK. 1. Struggling to find a proper sized and rated Eye bolt (with nuts, etc.) set up so that I can reverse my tow chains. Would you have some info or a link on that please? I know the safety chains are grade 70. Also, could I use hooks on both sides of the safety chains so that it is easy to remove from the truck as well? Thoughts? 2. How much air pressure loss is normal? I just hooked up a little elbow to make my valve stem easier to access, but am curious to know what level of loss should alert me to a possible leak. Thx and great vid.

[@Rottingboards]

Great review.

[@WhyWait]

Thanks appreciate it 👍🏼

[@robertpenland2429]

Great ideas 👍

[@WhyWait]

Thanks. Still been really happy with our Reese. I will say though that the extended air hose being left hooked up now seems to cause some air loss in my Reese air bag. I might find a replacement for that. Thanks for watching.

[@bugmanmech]

Love the video. Great information. Will make hitching/unhitching easier if I switch. When towing with my fifth wheel with B&W hitch. The camper rides a little nose high. Wondering if the Reese goosebox would help with lowering the nose of the trailer to tow level?

[@WhyWait]

Cool thanks! When installing the Reese it has different bolt patterns you can use to get a good height for you. More than likely you will probably lower your nose a bit from a traditional fifth wheel hitch. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@joeb.8625]

How did you and what parts did you use for the hose extension?

[@WhyWait]

My hose seemed to start leaking after time so I wouldn’t recommend the one I used. I would join this Facebook Reese Goosebox Facebook page. Search hoses on it and all kinds of great modifications come up. facebook.com/share/g/1CXakpcvtV/?mibextid=K35XfP We are getting ready to sell our fifth wheel so I haven’t done any changes to mine.

[@mitchfishman5014]

I have a gen 3 and love it. I also use the Gen-Y Goosepuck 5” offset in my short bed Ram. I've been looking for a safe option to switch the chain hook up. What mounting hardware are you using to hook your chains to the Goose Box?

[@WhyWait]

Hey Mitch. I actually took a bunch of it from my tow setup when I had the Andersen Hitch. Plus some shackles in the bed of my truck my tugboat job.

[@mitchfishman5014]

@@WhyWait Did you use the Andersen eye bolt nuts on the underside of the Goose Box?

[@susanfishman2561]

What did you use on the goose box to hook the safety chains?

[@WhyWait]

So I use to tow with the Andersen Hitch and most of the parts I have are from that setup that came with the Andersen hitch.

[@FollowALong77]

I bought the extension hose in your description but the end of it just lets the air leak out. Is there a fitting that you didn’t list in the description that I can screw onto stop this? Thanks for any help you can give.

[@charlesparmenter5515]

Is the 3rd gen worth the price over 2nd gen? Is there a noticeable difference in clearance to bed rails or tailgate?

[@WhyWait]

I can’t speak too much on the 3rd generation since I don’t have it. I know the air is moved to the top for convenience but heard from people it’s still hard to get the air hooked up in there because of the spacing.

[@charlesparmenter5515]

@WhyWait i appreciate your reply. Do you have any issues on tail gate to goosebox clearances

[@charlesparmenter5515]

Any chance you have a measurement. Ill be using a ram short bed and trying to figure out if i need the 4in offset ball or not. Currently using Anderson ultimate hitch

[@WhyWait]

@@charlesparmenter5515 no, no issues with my tailgate, I have a 8 ft bed. If any clearance issues it’s with the bed rails if the truck is close to being on a 90 but that’s also because I have a tonneau cover where the rails set in a bit.

[@WhyWait]

@@charlesparmenter5515 I had the Andersen hitch for years and always liked it too. If anything you can always get the offset ball later if you find that it is an issue for you n

[@georgeramsey2827]

Ive got the superglide in my short bed megacab. I like the hitch but would definitely like to swap it for the reese gooseneck. With my toolbox and hitch there is very little space left in the bed.

[@WhyWait]

I know some people use the Reese in a short bed without any problems. Some of them use an offset ball in their bed too.

[@JerryWorley-u9c]

What type of compressor end/ air hose did due you use with air compressor to fill up the air bag?

[@erod6214]

Been debating whether to get the Gen Y hitch or the Reese Gooseneck. The air bag in the Reese can wear out and leak and the Gen Y rubber torsion bars in the tubing can wear out as they are constantly being crushed.

[@WhyWait]

Tough choice. I would like to try the Gen-Y myself just to see how it does.

[@kenidaho]

One thing that no one has mentioned as an advantage of the goose box. I park my truck in an area that I have to back over some uneven spots from watching a lot of video's I think i would hit the bed with the camper. I have a lot of room for tilt because of the way it pivitis. how do you install the saftey pin on the goose box

[@WhyWait]

Are you talking about the breakaway cable switch?

[@GimpyCamper]

I’m switching from the Andersen to the Gen Y

[@WhyWait]

@@GimpyCamper nice! I like the look of the Gen Y too and hear good things from everybody.

[@davidrich77]

I am new to the Goosebox and I am wondering about what grease you use to grease the ball? Also, is there any additional grease needed on the pin box other than greasing the zerks?

[@WhyWait]

I’ve always just used Boeshield T-9 on my ball as well as just about everywhere else on my RV. It replaces white lithium grease, dry lubes, WD-40, light oils, everything. Great product. Here’s a link to the video on it. RV PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Using Boeshield T-9…The Only Product You NEED kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHbTXn2chKmlf8k I hit the pull handle up on the Reese with it too….Other than the zerk fitting which I use Lucas Red n Tacky for I haven’t needed to lube anything else. Thanks for watching.

[@deanhein219]

Like you I have only towed with the Reese goosebox fulltinme for the past year and a half. Outside of getting used to the hookup, I like towing with it, smooth and solid. We've traveled from the east coast to the west coast and back again, including throught the deserts and mounains. It has performed well. Changing the safety chains to your set up is a great idea. What connectors and weight ratings did you use on the goose box and safety chain loops? I tow a 2017 Keystone Raptor rated at 19K with a Ford F350.

[@WhyWait]

I used heavy duty shackles in my truck bed that we use on my tug boat at work for towing and I used eye bolt nuts from my old Andersen Hitch safety chains on the Reese.

[@JohnNeidel]

Thoughts on using hooks on both sides of the chain, ie hooking up as usual in the bed of the truck (but leaving the chains hooked up in the bed), then adding hooks to the other side of the chain to attach like you show in the video? Thank you for your content!

[@WhyWait]

@@JohnNeidel seems legit to me. I’m no expert but I don’t see why that wouldn’t work. You could always contact Reese I suppose if you were concerned about it.

[@karencallahan-y7b]

Great video! Can you tell me what hardware you added to attach the hooks to the gooseneck? I can’t find them at Lowe’s.

[@WhyWait]

Not too sure. Pretty sure it came from the chain setup off my old Andersen hitch.

[@garydudenbostel8298]

Good video. Almost sure I’m going to upgrade to the Reese 16k. What did you use on the pin box to reverse your chains?…TIA!

[@WhyWait]

It’s hardware that came from my old Andersen hitch I had previously.

[@joeb.8625]

I’m looking for a taller ball I have the oem puck system in 22 Duramax

[@tonypippin9097]

I am having the Reese put on my trailer before I pick it up. I have an f350 SRW w/8' bed. Great video and I've learned a lot about hooking up. What size and grade shackle did you use for the chains? I'll definitely be using that tip.

[@WhyWait]

Thanks appreciate that! As far as the shackles go I got them off my tugboat so I know they can handle the job but have no idea on size, just got the biggest ones I could that I knew would fit through the loops in the bed of my truck.

[@roundsm18]

My trailer came with one of these and I couldn’t pay the dealer to take it off. I will give you mine if you haven’t gotten yours yet.

[@RobertPrivott-yx2uh]

Do you have a parts list for the extension hose for the air valve. That’s a great idea.

[@WhyWait]

This is what I used. amzn.to/3NojLAt I will say though lately while traveling I’ve lost air in my bag and I think it might be from the hose slowly leaking.

[@bigbadbob143]

can you do a video on how to grease it

[@WhyWait]

So on mine there is just one grease zerk fitting you have to put a grease gun on and squeeze some grease into. On the Generation 3 Reese I think they have 2 zerk fittings now, one for the bar up front. I just spray Boeshield T-9 in there for mine. Seems to be good. I may do a video in the near future 👍🏼

[@bigsquid420]

I really like the reverse chain setup. Do you have a source for the eye bolts that you're using?

[@WhyWait]

No unfortunately I don’t. They came from my old Andersen hitch hahaha

[@bigsquid420]

@@WhyWait - Hey, thanks for responding! I've decided to copy your setup, but I'm going to use hammerlock coupling links on the trailer side to give my chain hooks a place to link up. Love your videos!

[@WhyWait]

@@bigsquid420 sounds like a plan! Definitely appreciate you watching the channel. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@HSTWXMAN]

Great video. Is your hat a Boston scally?

[@WhyWait]

No I don’t have any hats from that company. I see they make some nice ones though. Thanks for checking out the video. 👍🏼

[@kreggklingman7775]

lets say you were fixing to travel home and your air compresser failed. could you still tow, or not?

[@WhyWait]

Sure. It still has the shocks and will tow just fine, it just won’t be the optimal smooth ride it’s designed to be.

[@stephenperkins5492]

How many miles have you towed w/ RGB? I full time 13 years TT w/ family. Kids are grown looking at 5th wheel now but I tow 10-15k miles per year. I’m wondering about durability in miles instead of year. Thanks.

[@WhyWait]

That’s the good way to look at it. We are at about 2,500 miles now on it towing. No issues and still loving it 👍🏼

[@jimhullak5311]

I use my entire truck bed when going down the road. It looks like in the video the goose neck needs more bed clearance to pivot and turn. In my F350 I have things stacked almost up to the Reese head. So I guess I’m ask would I lose space on moving day? We are full time in gd310gk.

[@stevegillespie6424]

Porbably would lose some space, due to the larger amount of box that rotates inside the bed, at a lower connection point then a traditional 5th wheel. How much exactly, you'd have to experiment. I have a 6.5ft bed Ram, and keep my generator and cooler in front of the Goosebox, under rear window of truck while traveling. Plenty of room. Cooler is 76QT Ozark Trail, and generator is Westinghouse IGen 4500 dual fuel. cooler and genny are about the same size. I dont keep anything behind or on the side of the Goosbox in the bed. I'm sure I could keep some lower profile items in there, I just normally don't.

[@WhyWait]

Yes, I think you would lose space. I did vs my Andersen. With the Andersen hitch it sat higher up and I could keep two tires near my tailgate. But now with the Reese it is a bigger box rotating around in the bed and requires the space to be empty. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps.

[@jimhullak5311]

Thank you. Great videos.

[@Blue-eu5qn]

Does this do 90 degree turns?

[@WhyWait]

Sure does. At least in my 8 ft bed it does no problems 👍🏼

[@johngraham3438]

hi, I have a Reese goose Box 16K, i was wondering if you experience any squeaking coming from the main rod that goes through the front of the goose box, the one that has the hex bolts on each end. I have experienced the noise, please comment if you know what I mean

[@WhyWait]

I know the spot but haven’t really noticed any noise coming from there. But then again it’s hard to hear that stuff while towing. I do hit that area up with a little Boeshield T-9 once in awhile.

[@robv4053]

The pin needs to be maintained. You need to knock it halfway out, polish and grease, then knock it halfway out the other way, polish and grease.

[@davidjester7228]

Grease the ball or put a spot up inside where the ball rides. I pulled the shaft out thinking that was the issue. Didn’t help at all but when I greased the ball squeaking stopped

[@pammac36]

I just installed the goosebox on my 5th wheel. Having an issue with very violent "porpoising" when we hit a dip in the road (highway). Almost feels like the rv will jump off the ball. Have a 2022 F350, 8 ft bed. My pin weight is 22 - 2300lbs. I have the air in the goosebox at 1/2 full. Any recommendations?

[@WhyWait]

Hmmmm…not sure. Almost sounds like too much air or it’s loose on the ball? Don’t really know. I would definitely reach out to Reese and see what they say. If you have Instagram they always seem to answer messages there pretty quick.

[@jimdinwiddie4837]

Sounds like the shocks may not be damping the movement.

[@roundsm18]

Ive used a fifth wheel for the last 20 years of my career. I bought a trailer that has one of these and after repeatedly asking the dealer to have it removed and replace it to which I received endless resistance and sales pitches I made a decision to be a bit more open minded and try it. I run my trailer pretty frequently and I figured Id wait 15,000 miles to make a determination. If anyone wants one of these I will give you mine. Its coming off the trailer Saturday morning.

[@usrunningrampant3711]

Where are you located

[@quig1984m]

Why not write what you didnt like about it

[@davidjester7228]

What was the issue?

[@williambush7971]

Only thing I really dislike is that it is very difficult to hook up compared to a normal 5th wheel hitch. You can't see the ball in the bed so sometimes it takes several tries to get it lined up. Great think is its so easy to remove the ball from the bed compared to the 200lb 5th wheel hitch. You also have to make sure, SURE, that the hitch is locked on the ball. Its easy to have the trailer on the ball but not latched.

[@WhyWait]

All good points. That’s why in the video I talk about an easy way to backup and hitch so you can nail it in one shot! Plus I talk about putting the lock on the Reese so you don’t have to worry about it coming off the ball either.

[@jeber21]

I've been thinking about this box for awhile now. Do you feel this would be okay for a 6foot 9inch bed?

[@stevegillespie6424]

I use it on a short box RAM 3500 CC SRW. Absolutely no issues at all.

[@doughinkle2947]

I had a short bed F350 and it worked just fine. Dealer told me you can get 88 degrees truck to trailer (at least you can with a Heartland Cyclone).

[@WhyWait]

You totally can use it on a short bed truck. Might not be as great as say a slider hitch but how often do you need to really be on a 90 degree angle anyways.

[@jeber21]

@@WhyWait I currently use a BW companion non slider. This may be coming to my 5th wheel soon! Thanks!

[@ryanlujan7074]

@@jeber21 Did you get a goosebox?

[@jerrysgaragethemoneypit2028]

Reese Goosebox

[@Roadtripmischief]

The frame has only a 1 year limited warranty so it really doesn't matter if Lippert approves the GenY if you're past the 1 year anyway. We have switched to GenY, preferring it for several reasons over the Reese goosebox. Nothing wrong with Reese but we like not having the airbag.

[@jamesglenn520]

I'm with you 💯% We had a Gen-Y Executive installed on our Alliance Valor 40v13 before we even picked it up. I bought the B&W ball set that goes in the puck system on my 2021 Ram. I hook the chains in the rear. The ball is a little taller and has the handle latch. You don't have to handle the greasy ball to remove it 👍

[@meseahunt]

my only comment is that your chains are too long,,,, thanks for the review 🤠

[@WhyWait]

Thanks, appreciate you watching…. those are the chains sent to my by Reese 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@meseahunt]

@@WhyWaiti u/s BUT they need to be cut, if your pin comes unattached with the current length do u want your pin box to be able to slide all the way to the end of ur tailgate?? as u know purpose is to keep that from happening.... just a friendly texan notice 🤠

[@WhyWait]

@@meseahunt thanks for the tip from one true Texan to a transplant Texan! Lol I look into it, never really thought about it. I guess I was just always thinking and hoping the chains would keep it from flying down the highway hahaha

[@rogergraves242]

Reese Goose Box i hate A Fifthwheel hitch.

[@kerry4951]

I'll keep using my GenY, built like a tank

[@WhyWait]

Good deal. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@BobBob-dx5jx]

Torsion stress still there on the fifth wheel frame….

[@Ron.88]

There’s really no comparison. Reese Goosebox ride is far better than a 5th wheel.

[@WhyWait]

Yes sir!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@robh063]

I have a Reese Elite Airborne Sidewinder and No one will answer emails or the phone. I know the company was sold recently but I'll never buy another Reese product. The company is nowhere to be found.

[@rogergraves242]

Not Like A Fifthwheel

[@alvindorris4373]

Y poelpe still Buy Chinese made products..Y