Needed Gooseneck to Fifth Wheel Adapter to Tow a Montana Mountaineer Fifth Wheel Trailer

Question:

I am purchasing a used Montana Mountaineer by Ketystone RV, year 2005, model 348RLS, 5th wheel, 36foot x 8, 2 axles, 3 slides, 9,990 lbs. I need to tow it with a BandW 2 - 5/16inch ball mounted in the bed of a pick up truck. Initial tow will be 130 miles on mostly highway, then it will parked in one spot for a while. Can I use an extension? Or might this damage the pin box and frame on the RV? If I need to replace the pin box, what model do I purchase? Im a handy farmer so I anticipate I can replace the pin box by myself. The truck, 2001 F250 crew cab, tows a 12,000 lb rated goose neck stock trailer on the ball hitch on a regular basis.

asked by: Eric J

Expert Reply:

Since you already have the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1108 in your 2001 Ford F-250 then you can add the B&W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3500. The Companion is designed to work with the B&W gooseneck so you can have a good quality fifth wheel hitch without having to remove your gooseneck hitch.

If you prefer an adapter that installs onto the king pin you can use the Ranch Hitch Adapter # AM3100.

If you decide to replace your pin box you will need the model number off of it. Or you can measure the bolt pattern if you can't find the numbers.

expert reply by: Charles S