Air Ride 5th Wheel Hitch Reviews: 5 Best Options

Towing a fifth wheel trailer can be a jarring experience without the right hitch. Air ride hitches use airbags and shocks to absorb road shock, reduce chucking, and protect your truck and RV from wear and tear.

This guide reviews five top air ride 5th wheel hitches, from pin boxes to conversion kits, to help you choose the best option for your setup. Whether you need maximum strength or a clean truck bed, we cover the key features to consider.

Reese 94920 Goose Box – Air Ride Pin Box

The Reese Goose Box is a robust replacement pin box that attaches to your fifth wheel trailer and connects to a gooseneck ball in your truck bed. With a maximum capacity of 20,000 lbs., it offers maximum strength for towing nearly any size fifth wheel. Its air ride technology uses an easy-to-fill airbag, dual shocks, and rubber springs to provide premium comfort and reduce chucking.

This design also gives you a clean truck bed, freeing up space for other cargo. The Goose Box is versatile and compatible with many trailers, including Lippert 1621, 1716, 0719, and Rhino models, as well as Fabex PB 600 series. If you want a strong, air-smooth ride without sacrificing bed space, this is a solid choice.

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• MAXIMUM STRENGTH: Enjoy towing nearly any size fifth wheel trailer without worry thanks to the Goose Box’s robust design. With a maximum capacity of 20,000 lbs. this premium goosebox pin box has the strength and stability to haul some of the heaviest loads around.
• AIRBAG TECHNOLOGY: Enjoy premium comfort when towing thanks to the Goose Box’s air ride technology. Its easy-to-fill airbag, dual shocks, and rubber springs, all located inside the belly of the box, aid in absorbing the shocks and bumps felt with many other towing setups. These unique features make your ride smoother and more comfortable. The airbag can be filled easily through the air manifold – or fill spot – located on the top of the Goose Box, while the automatic relief valve prevents overfilling.
• CLEAN TRUCK BED: This premium goosebox replacement pin box attaches to your fifth wheel trailer and connects to the goose ball in the bed of your truck, giving you more space for storing, traveling, or hauling when you’re not towing. Simply remove the goose ball and your bed is clean!
• VERSATILE: The REESE Goose Box pin box is compatible with a wide range of trailers, including the Lippert 1621, 1716, 0719, Fabex PB 600 Series, as well as those with the Lippert Rhino bolt hole pattern. It also offers more vertical flexibility, giving you increased height adjustment for taller truck beds.
• TESTED AND BACKED FOR LIFE: The Goose Box from REESE is inspected for quality and workmanship and is tested to exceed SAE J2638 standards, providing peace of mind that your connections are safe and secure. Plus, it's backed by a limited lifetime warranty from THE most recognized brand in RV towing since 1952.

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Lippert Components CURT L05 Air Ride – 18K Pin Box

The Lippert CURT L05 Air Ride pin box is designed to reduce chucking and the vertical tug-of-war between your fifth wheel RV and tow vehicle. It features an internal airbag with a built-in strut that acts as a buffer, absorbing road shock and vibrations that can damage your RV. With an 18,000 lb. rating, it handles heavy loads while smoothing out the ride.

A durable rubberized compound provides an additional buffer to help protect the RV from jarring motion. The black powder coat finish adds durability and a clean look. This pin box is ideal if you want to minimize the harshness of towing and protect your investment from road-induced stress.

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• Reduce chucking and vertical tug-of-war between a fifth-wheel RV and tow vehicle
• Durable rubberized compound provides an additional buffer to help protect the RV from jarring motion
• Integrated air bag acts as a buffer between the tow vehicle and coach to absorb road shock and vibrations that can damage an RV

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Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch – Shift Lock

The Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch is a standalone air ride coupler for gooseneck trailers, featuring a built-in air ride system for safer, smoother towing. It improves your ride and reduces wear and tear on your pickup and trailer. The patented design filters natural tugs between truck and trailer, providing comfort and better control for you, passengers, animals, and cargo.

This hitch reduces stress, wear, and breakage on the driveline, frame, and welded components. It comes with a round multi-fit stem that fits 4-inch or 100mm round stems. If you need a heavy-duty gooseneck hitch with integrated air ride, this model offers a 30,000 lb capacity and a shift lock coupler for added security.

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• Safer Smoother Towing with Built in Air Ride for a Gooseneck Trailer: Improves your ride, easier on you, your equipment, plus reduces wear & tear on pickup & trailer. Just add air depending on the weight of your trailer & contents. An air spring bag is simply the best cushion device on the planet. This hitch directs the tow resistance through the air ride system, producing a smooth ride. Patent #'s 11,370,257 B1 & D898,628.
• Provides Comfort & Improve Control: The smoother towing you get makes it easier on you, your passengers, animals, cargo & trailer. The patented design filters the natural tugs between trailer & pickup giving you more control & comfort towing. Improved control of your tow vehicle & trailer, is safer. The Gooseneck Surge® air hitch system allows for better control of your pickup & the trailer.
• Reduces Stress, Wear, Tear & Breakage on Truck, Trailer & Cargo: Air ride reduces wear & tear on the driveline & frame. Less stress & breakage on welded. Treat yourself, passengers, animals, & equipment to a much smoother ride. You will never go back to the continual bumps, jerks & vibrations. Fast & Easy Installations: Replaces factory stem & coupler in minutes.
• Inner Stem Size: Round Multi-Fit Stem – Fits 4" or 100mm (3-15/16") Round Stem with Straight or Angled Pin Holes (New Patent Pending Design) – Includes Shocker Gooseneck Surge® air ride hitch system, replacement inner tube stem & 30,000 lb Shift Lock® gooseneck coupler for 2-5/16" ball. (Make SURE You Pick Correct Inner Stem Size & Pin Type). Made in the USA by Shocker Hitch Jamestown, North Dakota. Saves Fuel: Customers using the gooseneck air hitch report saving 1 mile or more per gallon.
• 30,000 lbs GTW & 7,000 lbs tongue weight. Fits 2-5/16" Gooseneck Hitch Balls & has 3 height adjustment holes. (Standard coupler extends 3" forward from your factory coupler). Featuring Heavy Duty Thick Wall Stem & Patented 30,000 lbs dual latching Shift Lock® gooseneck coupler for 2-5/16" ball. It captures ball on both sides & at a glance, you can see if it's locked on ball. Easy to use handle to hook up & disconnect (options coupler locks available).

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Shocker Quick Air Conversion Kit – Fits Lippert 1621

The Shocker Quick Air Conversion Kit transforms your fifth wheel trailer into a gooseneck setup with an air ride system. It completely replaces your factory fifth wheel box with a gooseneck pin box, then the gooseneck air hitch and coupler install in minutes. The built-in air ride system uses an air spring bag to direct tow resistance, producing a smooth ride and absorbing road shock.

This kit helps reduce breakage, wear, and tear on your truck, camper, and cargo. It is designed to fit Lippert 1621, 0719, RhinoBox, Flexair, Rota-Flex, and L05 models. If you want to convert your fifth wheel to a gooseneck with air ride benefits, this kit offers a quick and easy solution with a shift lock coupler for security.

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• Air Ride 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Conversion Kit with Shift Lock Coupler for 2-5/16" Gooseneck Ball. Smoother Safer Towing Every Mile: Improves your ride, reduces wear & tear on pickup & camper. Great for All Pickup Beds: The 3" offset extender coupler works nicely 8', 6'10", 6'6" & 5'7" beds. Even on 5'7" beds there is cab & bed clearance.
• Quick & Easy Install: Completely replaces your factory 5th wheel box with a gooseneck pin box. Then the Gooseneck air hitch & coupler Installs in Minutes. Absorbs Road Shock: Helps eliminate tugs, jerks & bumps felt when towing on rough roads or concrete highways. Patent #s 11,370,257 B1 & D898,628
• Built in Air Ride System: This hitch directs the tow resistance through an air ride system, producing a smooth ride. An air spring bag is simply the best cushion device on the planet. Protects your truck, camper trailer & contents with a smoother, safer tow. Uses a rocker arm pivot design which produces a front & back motion, much different than other cushion hitches on the market. Our design eliminates the need for parallel linkages, shock absorbers, torsion arms & over engineered gadgets. Up to 24,000 lbs Tow & 6,000 lbs Tongue Weight.
• Reduces Breakage, Wear & Tear on Truck, Camper & Cargo: Less stress means less wear & tear on vehicle & camper frame & welds. Get your truck bed back. Converting to gooseneck towing allows you to get more of your truck bed back & remove the bulky 5th wheel slider. With Gooseneck towing the tongue weight is lower in bed, giving you more control & less chucking like taller 5th wheels. Air ride give you way smoother towing.
• Fits Campers with Lippert 1621 0719 RhinoBox FlexAir Rota-Flex & L05 – 12" Wide Pin Box (Also Fits Helux) – Includes complete Replacement Gooseneck pin box along with Shocker Gooseneck Surge® air hitch with built in air ride system, replacement inner tube stem & 24,000 lb Shift Lock® gooseneck coupler that fits 2-5/16" gooseneck ball & safety chain kit. Stem has 3 height adjustment holes. Does Not Include Pin Box Bolts (Existing Bolts are used for installation).

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Shocker Quick Air 24K Conversion Kit – High Capacity

The Shocker Quick Air 24K Conversion Kit offers the same air ride conversion benefits as the previous model but with a higher 24,000 lb GTW capacity. It replaces your factory fifth wheel box with a gooseneck pin box and includes a shift lock coupler for a 2-5/16-inch gooseneck ball. The built-in air ride system uses an air spring bag to smooth out the ride and reduce wear on your truck and trailer.

This kit is designed to fit Lippert 1621, 0719, RhinoBox, Flexair, Rota-Flex, and L05 models. It helps reduce breakage and stress on components, making towing easier on you and your equipment. If you need a higher capacity conversion for heavier trailers, this 24K version provides the same quick installation and air ride benefits.

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• Air Ride 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Conversion Kit with Shift Lock Coupler for 2-5/16" Gooseneck Ball. Smoother Safer Towing Every Mile: Improves your ride, reduces wear & tear on pickup & camper. Great for All Pickup Beds: The 3" offset extender coupler works nicely 8', 6'10", 6'6" & 5'7" beds. Even on 5'7" beds there is cab & bed clearance.
• Quick & Easy Install: Completely replaces your factory 5th wheel box with a gooseneck pin box. Then the Gooseneck air hitch & coupler Installs in Minutes. Absorbs Road Shock: Helps eliminate tugs, jerks & bumps felt when towing on rough roads or concrete highways. Patent #s 11,370,257 B1 & D898,628
• Built in Air Ride System: This hitch directs the tow resistance through an air ride system, producing a smooth ride. An air spring bag is simply the best cushion device on the planet. Protects your truck, camper trailer & contents with a smoother, safer tow. Uses a rocker arm pivot design which produces a front & back motion, much different than other cushion hitches on the market. Our design eliminates the need for parallel linkages, shock absorbers, torsion arms & over engineered gadgets. Up to 24,000 lbs Tow & 6,000 lbs Tongue Weight.
• Reduces Breakage, Wear & Tear on Truck, Camper & Cargo: Less stress means less wear & tear on vehicle & camper frame & welds. Get your truck bed back. Converting to gooseneck towing allows you to get more of your truck bed back & remove the bulky 5th wheel slider. With Gooseneck towing the tongue weight is lower in bed, giving you more control & less chucking like taller 5th wheels. Air ride give you way smoother towing.
• Fits Campers with Lippert 1621 0719 RhinoBox FlexAir Rota-Flex & L05 – 12" Wide Pin Box (Also Fits Helux) Safety Chains Required – Sold Separately – Includes complete Replacement Gooseneck pin box along with Shocker Gooseneck Surge® air hitch with built in air ride system, replacement inner tube stem & 24,000 lb Shift Lock® gooseneck coupler that fits 2-5/16" gooseneck ball. Stem has 3 height adjustment holes. Does not include chains. Chain kit part # SH-PBCK sold separately. Does Not Include Pin Box Bolts (Existing Bolts are used for installation).

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Buyer’s Guide: What to Consider

Consider these factors when choosing an air ride 5th wheel hitch to ensure it fits your trailer, truck, and towing needs.

• Weight Capacity: Match the hitch's GTW rating to your trailer's weight. Options range from 18,000 to 30,000 lbs. Always exceed your trailer's GVWR for safety.
• Hitch Type: Choose between a pin box replacement (like Reese Goose Box) or a conversion kit (Shocker Quick Air). Pin boxes attach to the trailer; conversion kits switch to a gooseneck.
• Air Ride Mechanism: Look for airbags, shocks, or rubber springs. Airbags provide the best cushioning, while dual shocks add stability. Some models use a built-in strut for simplicity.
• Compatibility: Ensure the hitch fits your trailer's pin box model (e.g., Lippert 1621, 0719) and your truck's bed setup. Gooseneck hitches require a ball in the bed.
• Installation Ease: Some hitches are bolt-on replacements, while others require more steps. Conversion kits typically install in minutes, but check if you need additional hardware.

Conclusion

Choosing the right air ride 5th wheel hitch can transform your towing experience by reducing chucking, vibrations, and wear. The Reese Goose Box offers maximum strength and a clean bed, while the Lippert CURT L05 focuses on vibration reduction. Shocker hitches provide versatile conversion options for gooseneck setups.

For most fifth wheel owners, the Reese Goose Box or the Shocker Quick Air conversion kits offer excellent air ride comfort. Consider your trailer weight and desired hitch type to make the best choice for smoother, safer towing.