Could Demco Recon for Recessed Ball Hitches Be Adapted to Standard Version
Question:
I have 2 trucks. One is a f450 with a flatbed and a recessed gooseneck ball in a pocket built into the flatbed, for which appears this hitch will work fine. The second is a f250 with a gooseneck hitch where the ball sits above the floor of the bed. Would it possible to buy just the piece I need that is different between the above bed ball and the recessed in the bed ball so I can use this hitch on both trucks, saving me from buying 2 hitches thx
asked by: Todd D
Expert Reply:
Even if we could get you the different shank portion of the Demco Recon that attaches to the ball between the recessed ball version part # DM8550046 and the # DM8550045 which attaches to a standard ball it wouldn't work as the recessed ball version sits at a much lower height since flat beds are taller so you'd have to have each version.
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Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- Offset
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Ball
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- Demco
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Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Flatbed Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Ball
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- Demco
more information >
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