You will need to measure to determine how long the fifth-wheel to gooseneck adapter will need to be.
Park your fifth-wheel trailer on a fairly level surface. Back your vehicle under the fifth-wheel trailer stopping when the center of the king pin is directly above the gooseneck hitch ball, measure from the top of the gooseneck ball on the truck to the base of the pin box on the trailer. This will give you the measurement needed to select an adapter.
The adapters we offer range between... view full answer...
Yes, you should check out the Hi-Rise Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # 9480. This fifth wheel hitch will install into the gooseneck hitch of your truck and allow you to hitch up to a fifth wheel trailer.
This unit will work with the following hitches:
B&W Turnover Ball
Hide-A-Goose by Draw-Tite or Reese
Under-Bed by Bulldog
I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out as well as an FAQ on fifth wheel towing. view full answer...
The standard king pin dimension for a semi-trailer is 2 inches diameter, where the fifth-wheel jaw wraps around the king pin. I went out to the etrailer.com semi-trailer on our lot, see link, and produced a short video showing both of the king pins in close proximity to each other for you to see.
The king pin on the Bulldog Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter, # BD0289580300, is an industry standard 2 inch king pin and will work in a semi-tractor fifth-wheel hitch, as long as... view full answer...
There is a gooseneck to fifth wheel adapter with an outer tube diameter of 4-1/2 inches, the Bulldog # BD0289590300. This is a square tube, though there is also the Ram Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter # KPG5-R25 which is a round tube with an outer tube dimension of 4-1/2 inches.
I've added links to video reviews of these parts for you to take a look at. view full answer...
You should have no problem using the Ranch Hitch fifth-wheel-to-gooseneck coupler adapter, # AM3100 on your trailer during long hauls. This adapter is rated for a gross towing capacity of 24,000 lbs. As long as your pin weight does not exceed 6,000 lbs, you will have no problem.
The only times you will really see issues with gooseneck coupler adapters is with unusually long (38 ft or longer) and heavy trailers. In those cases, it is best to have a quality pin box and use a standard fifth... view full answer...
The towing capacity of the, # KPG5-Q30IP, Gooseneck to Fifth Wheel Trailer Adapter - Square is 30,000 pounds. This item is produced for converting a king pin for attaching to a fifth-wheel hitch. view full answer...
You are correct in that some gooseneck hitches have weight ratings that will handle up to 26,000 pounds or more. However, if you use this adapter, # CAB-C5G, you have to abide by the lowest limiting factor.
For instance, if you had a heavy-duty gooseneck hitch and then used this adapter to pull a fifth wheel trailer, the adapter would be the limiting factor of 20,000 pounds towing capacity and 2,000 pounds tongue weight capacity. If you are trying to tow your toyhauler fifth wheel with... view full answer...
The Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Cushioned Adapter, item # CAB-C5GX1216, will now handle up to 4,000 pounds tongue weight.
If you need an adapter with more tongue weight capacity then the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, item # AM3100, would be a good choice. This is a semi permanent installation and the capacity is up to 6,000 pounds tongue weight.
Due to the weight you have, you may want to invest in a fifth wheel hitch. If you want to reply with the year,... view full answer...
Are you referring to an adapter to tow a gooseneck trailer with fifth wheel rails like the Curt Spyder # 16085? If so then yes, the hitch ball is a standard 2-5/16 inch gooseneck ball.
If I'm misunderstanding what you're asking, or you have a specific product you're asking about, let me know so I can get you the correct answer. view full answer...
The Convert a Ball Fifth Wheel Gooseneck Adapter part # CAB-C5G that you referenced weighs 66 lbs.
I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. view full answer...
I went to the warehouse and measured the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter, # CAB-C5G, and it was eight inches across. This will be too tight of a fit, but there is a solution.
I recommend the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, # AM3100. This will work with standard 2-5/16-inch gooseneck hitch balls, with a capacity of 24,000 lbs GTW and 6,000 lbs TW. I have included a link to a video review of this product for you. view full answer...
A good rule to follow is to allow 6 inches or more of clearance between the sides of the bed and the bottom of the 5th wheel trailer to allow for dips and bumps in the road. To find the right 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter for your truck and trailer, there is a simple measurement you can take.
First, back your truck into position as if you were hooking up your fifth-wheel trailer. Make sure that the truck and trailer are level. Next, measure from the pin plate (the bottom of the pin box)... view full answer...
If your fifth wheel trailer had an inverted gooseneck hitch ball installed on the pin box yes, the part # BWGNXA4025 would work well but that's a pretty rare setup so this may not be what you are looking for. view full answer...
The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 allows a 5th wheel trailer to be pulled by a gooseneck-equipped tow vehicle. This particular adapter provides 7-1/2-inches of offset for a bit more cab-to-trailer clearance and it incorporates internal polyurethane cushions that act as shock absorbers. Do note it is not compatible with Sidewinder/Revolution pin boxes nor with any air ride cushioned 5th wheel pin boxes. The Convert-A-Ball Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel... view full answer...
The common ball size for a gooseneck hitch is 2-5/16 inch and that is what is on the Curt Spyder gooseneck hitch # 16085. On rare occasions you might see a 3 inch ball but it is very uncommon. I have included a link to a video review of this adapter for you.
If you have a short bed truck I recommend an adapter with an offset such as # 16055 so you will have more turning clearance. view full answer...
There is not an easy way to verify the tongue weight of a fifth wheel trailer if you do not already have the trailer. The best way to find the tongue weight of your fifth wheel trailer is to use a commercial scale like those at truck stops or at material supply centers. First you should weigh your tow vehicle without the trailer connected. Next, connect your trailer to your tow vehicle and drive just the vehicle on the scale. The difference between the two weights is the tongue weight.... view full answer...
The Curt X5 Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Adapter Plate, part # 16310, has three sets of mounting slots for fifth wheel hitches. The slots are the same dimensions as the mounting slots on the industry standard base rails. I have attached a diagram that shows their dimensions.
The Curt adapter plate works with Reese 15K, 16K, and 18K fifth wheel hitch. I spoke with my contact at Reese and he said the 14K should also work, because the Reese 14K hitch became the Reese 15K hitch. I am including a... view full answer...