Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Curt Gooseneck Hitch Installed in Truck
Question:
I have a Curt gooseneck removable ball in my truck. I need to convert to a fifth wheel sometimes. Will the BandW fifth wheel companion hitch fit into the square hole of the Curt? Or do I need the Curt removable rails? My truck has a sprayed in bed liner. Will this affect fit? What is my best option?
asked by: Dan M
Helpful Expert Reply:
The B&W Companion # BWRVK3500 is only compatible with their Turnoverball gooseneck hitches.
One option you can use is the Curt X5 # C16210. This will provide you with fifth wheel base rails in your truck's bed. Then you can use a fifth wheel hitch that fits industry standard rails like the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3255.
Another option may be to replace the pin box on the trailer with a Reese Goose Box. This will allow the trailer to connector directly to the gooseneck hitch in the trailer. You'll need the model number of your pin box if you decide to go this route. I've linked our selection of Goose Boxes for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 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
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- CURT
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B&W Companion 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
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
more information >
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