How To Gain Fifth Wheel Turning Clearance On My 2016 Ram 2500
Question:
Can this ball be used with 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter with offset part # CAB-C5GX1216? I have a 2016 ram 2500 mega cab with a 6-1/2foot bed. I am in the market for a 5th wheel but dont want to have to buy a heavy slide hitch. I need almost 12inch to clear cab. The 2 combined would give me 12-1/2.
asked by: Jason N
Expert Reply:
I do have a few potential solutions for you, but we do not recommend using the Convert-A-Ball Offset Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 with a Gen-Y offset ball # GY83XR. This Gen-Y offset gooseneck ball should not be used with any kind of adapter.
If you need 12" of clearance, a slider hitch like the B&W companion # BWRVK3670 will give you 12" of fore/aft travel. B&W makes an extremely well built hitch. The downside is they are quite heavy, just shy of 300 lbs.
Another option is to replace your pin box with a sidewinder like the # RP77FR. A sidewinder moves the pivot point back 22" and would give your plenty of turning clearance. We would need to confirm the weight capacity, and pin box size of the current pin box in order to recommend a replacement.
If you do decide to use a sidewinder, you will need to purchase a fixed fifth wheel hitch, like the # C16046, and a wedge kit # C16992. The wedge bolts to the sidewinder and prevents rotation at the king pin.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Sidewinder Wedge for Curt A Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
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- Curt 5th Wheel
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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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Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Dodge Ram OEM Puck Systems - 5" Offset - 25,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Puck System
- Standard Ball
- 5 Inch Offset
- Powder-Coated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - Lippert 1716 and 0115 - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Rotating Turret
- Lippert 0115
- Lippert 1116
- Lippert 1716
- Reese
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Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Dodge Ram OEM Puck Systems - 5" Offset - 25,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Puck System
- Standard Ball
- 5 Inch Offset
- Powder-Coated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 25000 lbs GTW
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