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Jeff: Hello, everybody. This is Jeff at http://www.etrailer.com. Today we're going to take a look at this Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Gooseneck Hitch Ball. Has a 21,000 pound weight capacity.Now this trailer hitch adapter will convert your recessed Gooseneck hitch ball to a 5th wheel hitch, lets you tow your… see more >
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The best option I have for you to tow a 5th wheel trailer using a flat-bed truck with recessed gooseneck hitch is with the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #DM8550046. The Demco Recon is designed for this exact purpose…
view full answer...Thanks for the picture! The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs item #DM8550046 is designed for applications like yours. The main requirement is that the top of the gooseneck ball…
view full answer...I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from…
view full answer...The Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item #C86JR weighs only 60 lbs. This is the one that mounts to industry standard 5th wheel rails. I have linked a review video below so you can see the functions of this hitch demonstrated.
view full answer...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.…
view full answer...The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball #DM8550046 is designed specifically for standard 4" tall, 2-5/16" recessed gooseneck ball mounts; the top of the ball needs to be no more then 3/4” from the…
view full answer...The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #DM8550045 referenced in your question uses a coupler at the base to securely attach to a standard 2-5/16 inch diameter gooseneck ball. Top and side coupler bolts hold it in place so that…
view full answer...No, with your set-up you can not use a rotating pin box (Sidewinder). The Replacement Base for B&W Companion Flatbed 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVB3055 you have still uses the turnover ball for its connection point. The reason you can not use a…
view full answer...The #DM8550046 Demco Recon Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Hitch Adapter you'd looked at should indeed be compatible with the gooseneck hitch in your CM brand flatbed. To absolutely confirm this, there's 2 measurements you can take. 1) Make sure the…
view full answer...I reached out to my contact at Dexter Axle who said that your axle is rated for 3,500 lbs and it uses inner bearing #L68149, outer bearing #L44649, and the grease seal #58846. All of these can be found in the kit #BK2-100 if you are needing to…
view full answer...Thanks for the picture! That is exactly what I need to confirm what pin box your Forest River Shasta Phoenix 28RB has. I just spoke with my rep at Lippert and you have a 1621 pin box with an 18,000 lbs capacity. You will want the Gen-Y Hitch 5th…
view full answer...There are certain states that will require safety chains to be used with the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter part #AM3200 such as California but not every states does so you will need to check with local…
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