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Gooseneck issue revisited
Today, I had a long conversation with an owner of a Toy hauler with 3 axles. He has adapted his fifth wheel king pin to connect with a gooseneck ball. I asked him how it was working out. He said, "Terrible"! Then he showed me the welding he has had to do to keep using it. He has re-welded the bottom plate back on with a heavy weld. Then he has welded his adapter to the plate and reinforced it all around. He owns a construction company and knows welding.
His assessment was that there is too much side torque on the whole king pin mechanism when connected by a gooseneck adapter. I then showed him my B&W Companion hitch. He was very interested because he already has the B&W Turnover Ball.
I am NOT trying to re-ignite an argument. I am just reporting what I have seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears for those who may be making a decision about whether to use a gooseneck adapter.
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