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Expert Answers about Chevrolet Fifth Wheel King Pin


  • Fifth Wheel Adapter Options Other Than King Pin to Gooseneck Ball
  • We don't have a 2 inch receiver application, but we do have the B&W Turnoverball King Pin Adapter for Trailers with Inverted 5th-Wheel Hitches # BWGNXA4000 which is a 2-1/2 inch outer measurement on the solid square. We also have the Fifth Wheel Trailer King Pin # 337KP20050 with no connection on the backside if you need to make a custom adapter If you are looking for a gooseneck to king pin connection, we have the Gooseneck to 5th wheel adapter inner tube # KPG5-Q25-IP which has a 4...
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  • Is there a Sidewinder Available to Replace the Current 5th Wheel King Pin on My Oakland Bigfoot
  • Since Sidewinder couplers are custom designed to replace the standard king pins on trailers, we'll need the part number of the pin box currently on the trailer to determine if there is a Sidewinder that will work for your 1992 Oakland Bigfoot. Most king pins will have the pinbox number listed on a sticker or it will be stamped on the king pin itself. If it's not there or has worn off, you will need to call the trailer manufacturer with your VIN or serial number to have them provide the...
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  • Availability of Keyed Alike Fifth Wheel King Pin Locks
  • The # e98896 that we offer is available in keyed alike multiples. I have linked you to a product demonstration video that you might find helpful.
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  • Sidewinder Wedge for Reese Titan 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  • Yes, the custom Sidewinder wedge for the Reese Titan fifth wheel trailer hitch # RP30867 you referenced is # RP30865. You will bolt onto your Sidewinder to prevent the king pin from rotating in your fifth wheel trailer.
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  • Availability of Trailair Tri-glide to Replace RBW 7019 Pin Box
  • The Trail Air air ride pin box that would replace your RBW 7019 pin box on your fifth wheel would be part # UF35-946215. You can see current pricing on the product description page I've linked for you. Having a good 5th wheel hitch that utilizes a wrap around jaw to firmly hold the king pin would go a long way to reduce chucking. The standard Air Ride pin box will offer a noticeable improvement in ride quality over an OEM pin box. If you would like to upgrade your fifth wheel hitch, I...
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  • Size of Plate on B and W Inverted Fifth Wheel
  • If you have a B and W Turnoverball hitch the inverted fifth wheel hitch # BWGNXA4000 is the only option we have and it has an 8 inch plate.
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  • Replacement Trail Air Pin Box for a Fabex PB730H 5th Wheel
  • Yes, the Trailair air ride fifth wheel king pin # UF35-946215 will replace your current Fabex PB730H pin box. The Trailair will improve your handling and the maximum weight capacity is 21,000 pounds.
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Install Kit for 2012 Ram 1500 With 5-1/2ft Bed
  • Reese offers a fifth wheel install kit for your 2012 Dodge Ram with the 5-1/2 foot bed. The # RP30035-386 is compatible unless your truck has the Rambox option. Due to the very short bed on your truck, the only way you'll be able to safely negotiate turns without the front of the trailer hitting the rear of the truck cab would be to install a Sidewinder replacement pin box. The Sidewinder relocates the pivot point between the fifth wheel and the truck from the king pin/hitch jaw to the...
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  • Can a 2011 Dodge 1500 Crew Cab Short Bed Tow a Fifth Wheel
  • Due to the short bed on your 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab, the only way you will be able to successfully tow a fifth wheel trailer without having the front of the trailer loft strike the rear of the cab during turns would be to use a Sidewinder extended pin box. The Sidewinder relocates the pivot point from the connection of the hitch and the king pin to the point where the pin box connects to the trailer, thus providing 22 inches of additional clearance between the rear of the cab and...
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  • Towing 5th Wheel RV with F-150 EcoBoost and 5.5 Bed
  • We do have hitches such as the Fifth Wheel Hitch, # RP30047 that can be used with 5.5' beds mounted using the Installation Rails # RP56034-53. Use of a Sidewinder King Pin or other type rotating turret design pin box is required with this bed length. Please note the linked articles on Sidewinder Pin Boxes below.
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  • Fifth Wheel Install Kit for 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5 Foot 7 Inch Bed
  • Curt Manufacturing offers a custom install kit for your 2011 Ram 1500, part # C16420-104. The bed rails are compatible with Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky fifth wheel hitches. Due to the short bed on your Ram, the best way to successfully tow a fifth wheel trailer without having the front of the trailer loft strike the rear of the cab during turns would be to use a Sidewinder extended pin box. The Sidewinder relocates the pivot point from the connection of the hitch...
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  • Parts Available for Converting a Gooseneck Trailer for a Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • We do have a couple adapters that will take your gooseneck trailer to a fifth wheel king pin. One is part # KPG5-R25-IP. The tube is 4 inches outer diameter round so if you have an adjustable gooseneck, this part will slip right in. If you have a square tube gooseneck, you could use part # KPG5-Q25-IP. This tube is 4 inches square. I've linked the complete selection for you.
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  • Adjustable Gooseneck To 5th Wheel King Pin Assembly
  • We don't have one that says anything that is compatible with a crank adjuster, but we do have the tube adapters you mentioned. If you have a round tube, I recommend the Gooseneck to Fifth Wheel Trailer Adapter # BD0289640300 which has a 4 inch outer diameter or for the square tube the Gooseneck to Fifth Wheel Trailer Adapter - Square, # KPG5-Q25-IP. This is 4 inches square outside measurement. If you are looking for a hitch that works in standard 5th wheel rails and works with a gooseneck...
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  • Availability of Adapters to Allow Gooseneck Hitch to Tow 5th Wheel Trailer
  • If your CM Truck Bed is their ER model my contact at CM said that if it is a later model the trough where the ball sits should be about 20-inches wide and this will be enough room to use the B&W Companion 5th wheel adapter # BWRVK3050. This hitch features a fully articulating head and dual jaws for less rattle at the king pin. It is rated for 25,000-lbs towing and 6250-lbs pin weight.
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 w/ Factory Puck System
  • We don't manufacture hitches, but we do offer fits for the 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 with the tow/prep package. If you click the provided link, you can see what's available. Because your truck has a short bed, you'll want to use a sliding fifth wheel hitch. An automatically sliding option is available from Demco, the Hijacker Autoslide is avilable as part # DM8550034 and you'd also need the adpater plate as part # DM6333. The Hijacker Autoslide features a single piece jaw for a superior ride...
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  • Is There A 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2001 Ford F450 Cab And Chassis Flat Bed?
  • The only option for installing a 5th wheel hitch on your 2001 Ford F-450 cab and chassis flat bed is to install universal 5th wheel rails such as Reese Universal Base Rails # RP30035. This is not a custom-fit setup, nor is one available for your vehicle. This requires it to be installed through a 1/2" steel plate under the deck and the plate must be welded to brackets that are bolted to the truck frame by a qualified professional. The hitch, such as Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch -...
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  • What is Best Fifth Wheel Slider Hitch for 2015 Ford F-350 Short Bed with OEM Rail Kit
  • For your 2015 Ford F-350 short bed that has the factory fifth wheel rail kit the best slider hitch we offer is the B and W Companion Slider for Ford Rail kits part # BWRVK3370. This USA made hitch is widely considered to be the best hitch because it's very easy to use, is well made so it will work well for a long time, and because it holds the king pin of the trailer very tightly which gives you a quiet and smooth ride quality. If you are looking for the best this hitch is the best. I...
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  • Availability of Sidewinder Pin Box for 1997 Dutchman 5th Wheel Trailer
  • Thank you for the photo of your trailer's telescoping 45-degree pin box. Availability of a Sidewinder type replacement 5th wheel pin box depends on cross-referencing the original's brand and part number to the listing included in the linked article. If you can advise your pin box brand and part number I will be glad to check for availability of a Sidewinder. The Sidewinder you referenced, part # ST400-5AS16K, is a replacement for several Leland pin box models. Generally a telescoping...
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  • Available Gooseneck Hitch to 5th Wheel Trailer Adapters for 2016 Ram 3500
  • We offer several products that allow using a gooseneck hitch to tow a 5th wheel trailer. Draw-Tite offers their Hi-Rise Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # 9480 which is rated for 18K. This drops right into the gooseneck ball hole in the bed of your Ram 3500. The linked article on 5th wheel adapters may be of interest.
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  • 2012 Ram 2500 with Ram Box & 5th Wheel Hitch
  • Yes, you can install a 5th wheel hitch in a 2012 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 Foot Bed and Ram Boxes. However, you can't use a slide type hitch that is typically used in short bed trucks. You will need to use a fixed position hitch, such as the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # BWRVK3200 or # BWRVK3255, using the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # BWRVK2600 to mount in truck bed Then have a rotating turret type pin box on your 5th wheel, such as...
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