Adapter to Move a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Dolly that has a 2 Inch Diameter Ball
Question:
Is there an adapter for a dolly with a 2inch ball to be able to adapt to a 5th wheel RV? This will be used to park the RV in tight spaces. Our dolly works well with ball hitches but would like to move 5th wheels as well. Thanks
asked by: Doug
Helpful Expert Reply:
You would have to use a 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter such as the Ranch hitch # AM3100. All of these adapters couple to a 2-5/16 inch ball but for use with a dolly and not actually towing the trailer it is possible that a 2 inch ball could be used. But I would advise using a 2-5/16 inch ball if you are able to use one with your dolly.
Dollies like what you are describing usually do not have the capacity for heavy 5th wheel trailers. If you move forward with this then make sure the capacity of your dolly exceeds the pin weight of the 5th wheel trailer.
It would also be a good idea to use some wheel chocks like # 337WC1467A if you do not already have some. Safety first!
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Buyers Products 5" Wheel Chock - Black Rubber - Qty 1
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Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
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- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
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- 24000 lbs GTW
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