Adapter to Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer With Gooseneck Hitch
Question:
I have a gooseneck and looking to use fifth wheel adapter to pull a 32 foot camper. I was told my setup would not support the BandW conversation
asked by: Rick
Expert Reply:
There are definitely adapters that will allow you to tow a fifth wheel trailer with your gooseneck hitch, but the B&W Companion # BWRVK3500 requires the Turnoverball gooseneck hitch, which it mounts to. You could install that and use the Companion but the Turnoverball is specific to year, make, model (and sometimes bed length) of truck.
For a fifth wheel trailer to gooseneck hitch adapter I recommend the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G or # CAB-C5GX1216 which gives you a 7-1/2" offset.
These adapters bolt onto trailer's king pin and allow you to connect the gooseneck hitch ball. They do require you measure from the top of the ball in the truck bed to the base of the pin box on the trailer, and for that measurement to be between 12" and 16".
I have added links to video reviews of both adapters for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Convert-A-Ball
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
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
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