Which Convert a Ball Fifth Wheel/Gooseneck Adapter is Better for Use with Short Bed Truck

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I am buying a 5th wheel trailer, and i have a 2015 3500 ram megacab with a gooseneck hitch. Which convert a ball hitch would be better for the 5th wheel, since its a 55 bed

asked by: Donny K

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Since your 2015 Ram 3500 has a short bed the better option from the Convert a Ball fifth wheel to gooseneck adapters is the # CAB-C5GX1216.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Blue Ox Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #BLU52XR can be used on the short bed version of the 2011 Ram 1500m but we don't typically recommend this since short bed trucks usually have issues with clearance between the truck cab and…

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Answer 2

The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-210-47 referenced in your question are actually jounce-style springs, not air bags, so they do not feature a valve that could be used to fill them with air. These are maintenance free springs that…

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Answer 3

Yes, the bearing kit part #BK3-210 does fit a good portion of the 7,000 lb Dexter axles out there, but some of the 7k Dexter axles require a slightly larger grease seal which instead requires the kit part #BK3-200. What you'll want to do is…

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Answer 4

Since you have a Dexter 7k axle the correct bearing kit is the part #BK3-210 that you referenced.

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Answer 5

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 6

Yes, you can definitely use the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit #DM8551006 on your 2016 Ram 3500 along with the UMS Series Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #DM5988 and Convert-A-Ball Adapter w/ Offset #CAB-C5GX1216. Since you have a short bed I do…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Boxes like part #GY98GR are designed for long bed trucks. That said, there are many who use these with short bed trucks, you'll just have to pay attention to your turning clearance and you likely…

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Answer 9

A Sidewinder like #RP34FR cannot be adapted to work with a gooseneck trailer hitch ball. What you would need to use is a Goose Box like #RP85FR for Lippert 0719, 1621 and 1621HD or Fabex PB-600 Series pin boxes. We have other adapters for towing a…

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Answer 10

The Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches #DM8551006 for your 2016 Ram 3500 are designed for Demco 5th wheel hitches that use the Demco UMS (underbed mounting system) which is a unique mounting…

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Answer 11

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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