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05-08-2020, 07:56 PM
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Montana Master
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How much side to side motion/tilt can you get with a Goosebox
This is a question fr goosebox owners.
My B&W Companion will only tilt so far the the side. I need to measure it but I believe it it less than 20 degrees.
On a goosebox how much of an angle will the goosebox allow the camper to go side to side?
if you say have 7" between truck side rail and bottom of camper, will the goosebox allow enough movement to allow the camper to hit the truck?
I had a situation backing into a campsite and the hitch stopped the side tilt before the truck and camper kissed.
I am wondering if the goosebox would do the same.
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05-17-2020, 10:43 PM
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I have the 20k Reese Goosebox sitting on a B&W offset ball (shortbed Megacab) but I really have no idea about how much side tilt it would allow, sorry.
I'm pretty sure I don't have 7" of clearance either...
So far, I'm very happy with the setup and how well it works with this truck, but I haven't really experienced any situations with severe side angles yet...
I will say it take some time to get the hang of hitching up without a spotter.
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05-26-2020, 03:06 PM
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Montana Master
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I have the Curt Gooseneck with an Anderson hitch and with the ball in the lowest of three available settings, I have 9" of clearance from the bottom of the 5th wheel to the top of my bed rails
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05-26-2020, 03:39 PM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 432bartman
I have the Curt Gooseneck with an Anderson hitch and with the ball in the lowest of three available settings, I have 9" of clearance from the bottom of the 5th wheel to the top of my bed rails
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I have my Anderson on the lowest and I have about 6". at that my trailer is ever so slightly nose high a quick glance and you would never notice. how are you getting so much clearance ? did you adjust the suspension of the trailer ?
Upland in Riverside county?
Tony
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05-26-2020, 06:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kingdaddy
I have the 20k Reese Goosebox sitting on a B&W offset ball (shortbed Megacab) but I really have no idea about how much side tilt it would allow, sorry.
I'm pretty sure I don't have 7" of clearance either...
So far, I'm very happy with the setup and how well it works with this truck, but I haven't really experienced any situations with severe side angles yet...
I will say it take some time to get the hang of hitching up without a spotter.
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Thank you
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05-26-2020, 07:36 PM
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To be honest I have more concern about the tailgate clearance than the sides. In my RV storage lot there is pretty steep section on one of the access roads and at the top as my truck crests the hill and the trailer is still on the slope, the "break-over" angle gets the underside of the trailer pretty darn close to the tailgate! I could use a couple more inches, ideally.
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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05-27-2020, 11:17 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Last2Die
I have my Anderson on the lowest and I have about 6". at that my trailer is ever so slightly nose high a quick glance and you would never notice. how are you getting so much clearance ? did you adjust the suspension of the trailer ?
Upland in Riverside county?
Tony
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I have no idea why i have so much. I started with the highest setting, and then dropped it down to the lowest setting, which the RV salesman agreed was the best position.
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05-27-2020, 12:08 PM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kingdaddy
To be honest I have more concern about the tailgate clearance than the sides. In my RV storage lot there is pretty steep section on one of the access roads and at the top as my truck crests the hill and the trailer is still on the slope, the "break-over" angle gets the underside of the trailer pretty darn close to the tailgate! I could use a couple more inches, ideally.
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Yes i think the tailgate clearance will be about the same. I got into one spot where the truck was twisted side to side with the camper and mu current hitch saved my siderail. I was wondering if a goosebox would have just let me crunch it
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05-28-2020, 04:02 PM
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Montana Master
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Intuitively, it seems like the Goosebox and ball setup would not be as restrictive in the side to side motion and could therefore allow some contact on the bed side rails if you got into that severe of a situation...
I could be wrong, but that is my impression. Never been in that much of a side angle though so I can't say from personal experience.
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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05-28-2020, 05:49 PM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kingdaddy
Intuitively, it seems like the Goosebox and ball setup would not be as restrictive in the side to side motion and could therefore allow some contact on the bed side rails if you got into that severe of a situation...
I could be wrong, but that is my impression. Never been in that much of a side angle though so I can't say from personal experience.
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Thanks that is why I asked. That is the one thing that keeps me from pulling the trigger on one. I asked ion hopes someone could allay my fears
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