Recommended Adapter For Gooseneck Hitch When Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer
Question:
I have a 2017 Ram 2500 6foot Bed without factory bed rails. I bought the Draw-tite gooseneck hitch #9467 from e-trailer a couple months ago. I am wanting a 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter for a 5th wheel camper. Will the # CAB-C5G work for this truck or do I need to get an adapter with an offset because of the short bed? Thanks
asked by: Jason M
Expert Reply:
The # CAB-C5G will not give you any additional turning clearance with the fifth wheel trailer on your 2017 Ram 2500.
I recommend an adapter like part # AM3139. This adapter has an 8-inch offset and is designed for short-bed trucks.
You may want to also consider a slide hammer to ease installation of the inner threaded collar around the trailer king pin. This item is part # AM3103.
Products Referenced in This Question
Slide Hammer for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
- Accessories and Parts
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Slide Hammer
- Andersen
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Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/8" Offset for Short-Bed Trucks
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Offset
- 24000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Andersen
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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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