Adapting a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch

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I have a Ford F-150 and have recently purchased a fifth wheel trailer. The F150 is a 2006 with the 5.4 engine and factory tow package. Im looking at changing over the fifth wheel to a goose neck so I dont loose my truck bed when not pulling the trailer. I the Rv that we have is a keystone 26 foot that has a dry weight of 5560 lb. can you tell me what you would recommend for he adaptor. Im having a B and W hitch installed. Additionally with the size of the camper we have is it OK to pull with the F150 4x4 extended cab 6.5 bed. Also I need a brake controller recommendation. As stated it does have the factory tow package 7 pin already installed. Thanks

asked by: Ron T

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You have a couple options for adapters though some trailer manufacturers will void a warranty if an adapter is used. You will need to contact the trailer manufacturer to determine if the trailer warranty will be voided if an adapter is used.

One option is the Demco Recon, part # DM8550045. It installs onto the gooseneck ball in your truck and provides a fifth wheel hitch. You can also add safety chains, # RM3230, to this set up.

There is also the type of adapter that attaches to the trailer king pin like the Ranch Hitch # AM3100. These types of adapters work well but do not offer the ride quality of the Goose Box and may void the trailer warranty. You can add safety chains to this set up as well using # AM3109.

I have linked an FAQ article that covers different adapters for you.

For a brake controller I recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup.

To install this controller all you need is the proper install harness. For that you would want the part # 3035-P. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.

I also attached a help article that covers the basics of brake controllers for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris O

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Answer 1

The Demco Recon is technically an adapter so you may need to use safety chains since the connection to the truck is still via a ball. Assuming that the combined weight of the 5th wheel and the other trailer does not exceed the capacity of the hitch…

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Answer 2

The best option I have for you to tow a 5th wheel trailer using a flat-bed truck with recessed gooseneck hitch is with the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #DM8550046. The Demco Recon is designed for this exact purpose…

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Answer 3

To answer your initial question, the base is 22" square, so the measurement from the ball center to the back edge nearest the cab is 11-1/2 inches. Additional, the flat metal at the back of the hitch nearest the cab is 2-3/4 inches wide. I have…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 7

The 40 amp fuse for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tow package is used for the 12 volt battery charge circuit. This fuse is located toward the front of the underhood fuse box closest to the front auxiliary positive post (see photo). There may be a…

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Answer 8

On a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, If you are facing the front of the truck looking at the power distribution box, there will be a post at the back left side and a fuse slot near it. It is that fuse slot that you will install a 30 amp fuse. I have…

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Answer 9

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 10

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 11

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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Answer 12

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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