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04-21-2023, 10:24 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Grand Prairie
Posts: 15
M.O.C. #32042
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Bed Clearance with Goosebox
Just picked up 2023 3761FL. I have 8 1/2” of bed rail clearance but trailer is nose high. I’ have a Curt ball which is 5 1/8” tall. We can raise the Goosebox to the next hole which would lower it about 2 1/2” but that puts me at 6” bed rail clearance. I can get a B&W ball which is 5 3/4”, 5/8 higher than the Curt to get me to 6 5/8”.
For those that have a Goosebox what is your bed rail clearance?
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04-22-2023, 06:40 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Erie
Posts: 90
M.O.C. #30432
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2022 HC with 16K goosebox on std B&W flip over ball= 6" bed rail clearance. Just finished 3500 miles through SE on some pretty rough roads= no issues.
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04-22-2023, 12:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hagerstown
Posts: 866
M.O.C. #16013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 182flyer
2022 HC with 16K goosebox on std B&W flip over ball= 6" bed rail clearance. Just finished 3500 miles through SE on some pretty rough roads= no issues.
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I only have 6 inches with mine to. but I`m almost perfectly level I put 2 inch blocks under the spring mounts to get it more level. Put more air in to raise it a tad. The only problem you`ll have is entering or exiting a big dip in the entrance to something so you just have to watch and if you`re worried about it pass it up and go somewhere else. Camp grounds have never been an issue, rough roads have never been an issue, truck stops have never been a problem either. it`s the ramps at gas stations or restaurants that I have passed up. Another reason for the 63 gallon aux tank in the bed.
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2018.5 3791 Rear Den Montana, on the lake  no 3rd A/C, Mini Split, just do it
Electric Brakes  ..... Disk Brakes, it`s the only way
F350 Ford Dually 4:10`s w/bags (payload 5595 lbs) Sumo Springs 63 gal aux tank
Reese Goosebox Mor/Ryde SRE 4000 X Factors Monroe shocks.... real smooth ride
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04-27-2023, 08:41 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: St. Paul
Posts: 63
M.O.C. #32135
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6 inches with factory Chevy "curt" ball goose box raised to top of trailer rides somewhat level
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04-30-2023, 06:32 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Gilford
Posts: 62
M.O.C. #31705
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I’m interested in this too as I pull a MHC 295 RL behind my ‘21 RAM 2500 4x4 that sits 5 1/2” over mfg height. I have 8” or so of clearance from the bottom of the nose overhang to the bed rails. I think I can raise my pin box one set of holes giving me 2 1/2”. Has anyone lowered their RAM? I know most folks usually level or raise it. I’d like to lower mine 2-3 inches. Is this possible?
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2022 Montana High Country 295RL, SolarFlex 400i, slide toppers, Lithium batteries…
2021 RAM 2500 6.7 Cummins, Airlift 5000, PullRite Superglide #2315
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06-13-2023, 01:55 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Savannah
Posts: 15
M.O.C. #24633
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Yes. It is possible to lower/raise the goosebox. I just lowered mine, to add height. I now have 6" clearance. Had a bump on a crazy inclined camping spot. Changed while on site with a couple of camping buddies.
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2019 Montana High Country 331RL
2017 Ram 3500 Diesel - DRW
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06-14-2023, 07:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,256
M.O.C. #26190
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Mine is right around 6+ inches, and sitting pretty level.
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
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11-09-2023, 08:32 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Wenatchee
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #33607
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I'm interested as well. We just purchased a(new to us) 2020 3120RL Legacy with Airride pin box and Andersen ultimate hitch on a B&W turnoverball. TV is a 2016 CC F350 srw 6.7 diesel long bed. Haven't picked up the trailer yet but hoping to this weekend.
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02-21-2024, 12:34 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: newburgh
Posts: 22
M.O.C. #33311
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I have a question, I have a new to me 2020 Montana 3791Rd. I was thinking is it worth changing to a gooseneck? I currently am towing with a 2024 Ford F350 dually. Just curious.
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02-21-2024, 01:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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Lippert says no because it will void your frame warranty. It puts unusual stress on the front of your frame. The front of the frame is the usual place it breaks.
Lynwood
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02-21-2024, 03:01 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Denver
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #33717
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlh
Lippert says no because it will void your frame warranty. It puts unusual stress on the front of your frame. The front of the frame is the usual place it breaks.
Lynwood
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The Reese Goosebox specifically advertises that it will not void the lippert warranty. www.reesegoosebox.com
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02-21-2024, 04:18 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Erie
Posts: 90
M.O.C. #30432
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I tow with the Goosebox and have had two unrelated warranty issues; actually one was done twice under warranty and no issues at all with warranty being covered. Lippert is OK with Goosebox; I think they have some connection or ownership??
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02-21-2024, 04:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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Lippert is OK with a Goose Box but not as far as I know with standard gooseneck.
Lynwood
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02-21-2024, 04:40 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Erie
Posts: 90
M.O.C. #30432
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mlh, you're absolutely correct. Original question was goosebox but question you (and later I) responded to was indeed "gooseneck"; sorry.
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02-22-2024, 09:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 943
M.O.C. #30262
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Our MHC pulls slightly nose high with a Goosebox. We've pulled this way for a few thousand miles and have only seen a max differential of 2° between the forward and aft tires while towing. I'm comfortable with those readings. I obviously can't comment on bedrail height though.
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02-22-2024, 09:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,256
M.O.C. #26190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlh
Lippert says no because it will void your frame warranty. It puts unusual stress on the front of your frame. The front of the frame is the usual place it breaks.
Lynwood
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The only one warrantied by Lippert is the Reese Goosebox. I have one and love it. My side rail clearance is 6".
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
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