Options for Towing a Fifth Wheel Trailer with a Flatbed Truck with Gooseneck Hitch
Question:
Looking to install a 5th wheel hitch onto my CM SK flatbed body. it has a gooseneck thats in a 15x15 box, recessed 4. what type of hitch could I make work and would I have to remove this recessed box as I belive it would be in the way. I would prefer a 5th wheel hitch but would you reccomend a gooseneck adapter. Will be pulling a 2012 fuzion 360 5th wheel
asked by: Eric W
Expert Reply:
It would take a very custom install that would require a qualified fabricator to come up with a way to attach the rails to the frame of your truck. Typically for flat bed trucks we recommend the Reese Low Profile Fifth Wheel Hitch part # RP30054 that you referenced as it is lower in height and works well on flat bed trucks but also requires a custom install. Check out the install instructions I attached for this hitch to the right as well.
A much easier solution would be a gooseneck hitch to fifth wheel adapter like the # CAB-C5G. This will attach to the pin box of your trailer and then will allow the gooseneck hitch you currently have to tow your trailer. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter - 12" to 16" Tall - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Convert-A-Ball
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Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Cab-and-Chassis
- 7500 lbs Vertical Load
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 9-1/2 - 12-1/2 Inch Tall
- Reese
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