Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 Ford F-250 Short Bed with B&W Turnover Gooseneck
Question:
have you ever heard of a gooseneck adapter damaging a 5th wheel frame? I ask b/c Lippert Systems warranty excludes frame damage that might be caused from using a gooseneck adapter. Is there any difference in the smoothness of pulling with a cushioned gooseneck adapter vs a 5th wheel hitch like BandW t/y
asked by: Gary R
Expert Reply:
We sell the adapters that Lippert is referring to like part # CAB-C5G and we are aware of that warranty stipulation they have on their frames, but we personally haven't seen the frame damage that they are warning against.
Since it sounds like you have a 2013 Ford F-250 short bed with a G and W gooseneck hitch installed like part # BWGNRK1111 your best solution is going to be the B and W Slider Companion part # BWRVK3400. Not only will this not void your trailer warranty...it will give you turning clearance to make tight turns as the hitch can slide back, and will be a smoother overall ride quality than the adapter route.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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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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B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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