Expert Answers about Chevrolet Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Comparison of Gooseneck and 5th Wheel Hitch For 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Diesel Truck
- Yes, there are fifth-wheel to gooseneck adapters and we do carry them.
Gooseneck hitches are typically used to haul construction or agricultural trailers and fifth-wheel hitches are mainly used to haul campers. Gooseneck hitches are usually rated to haul 25,000 to 30,000 pounds, some fifth-wheel hitches are capable of doing the same, but other fifth-wheel hitches are rated lower. When towing, your towing setup is only as strong as the weakest towing component, whether it is your hitch,...
view full answer... - Comparing the Ranch Hitch Gooseneck Adapter and the Draw Tite Hi-Rise Adapter
- The Ranch Hitch part # AM3139 is a great solution for towing a fifth wheel trailer with a truck that has a gooseneck hitch. The advantage to this over the Hi Rise part # 9480 is that the gooseneck hitch in the truck does not matter. As long as there is a 2-5/16 inch ball in the bed of the truck this adapter will fit it.
The Hi Rise has a more specific fit. It can only fit B&W Turnover Ball, Hide-A-Goose by Draw Tite or Reese, or Under-Bed by Bulldog. If you had one of these hitches this...
view full answer... - Is there a Difference Between Part Numbers CAB-C5G and C5G1216
- There is not difference actually. The part # CAB-C5G is the part number we use here at etrailer for the Convert-A-Ball Adjustable Fifth-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter. The part number that Convert-A-Ball uses is C5G1216.
I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Comparison of Gooseneck and 5th Wheel Towing
- Gooseneck trailers are primarily commercially used, while 5th Wheels are primarily used recreationally. A fifth wheel will generally have a smoother ride, which can be further improved by upgrading to an air-ride pin box which helps isolate road shock from the tow vehicle. Gooseneck hitches are typically rated up to 30K, but that capacity will be limited by the capacity of the install bracketry or by the towing capacity of the vehicle, whichever is less. Fifth wheel hitches are available...
view full answer... - Is There Any Difference Between B&W BWGNRK1313-5W, and the BWGNRK1313 Installation Kits
- There is no difference between the B&W Underbed Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1313 and part # BWGNRK1313-5W. The reason they are listed separately is because we want to make them easy to find for both gooseneck and fifth wheel searches. These are both capable of being used as a gooseneck hitch and also can be used with the Companion fifth wheel hitches.
With your 2007 Ram 2500 and an 8 ft bed I recommend going with the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter, part # BWRVK3500....
view full answer... - Comparing the B&W Companion Slider Adapter BWRVK3400 and RVK3400
- The B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3400 is the same as the B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3400-5W which are the same as the B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part BWRVK3405. The latter is the manufactures part number and the two formers are our part numbers we use to help fit guide the hitches but I would not look too far into this. I know this can be confusing but...
view full answer... - What are the Differences Between Hitches 16310 and V70881
- According to my contact at Curt, the X5 does not require a support kit because it has the rails and attachments needed as part of the assembly. It sits flush with the bed so it does not need a separate subkit because the subkit is already installed. Also the rails on the Curt X5 Fifth Wheel Adapter for B&W Square Shank Turnover Ball Hitches, # 16310, have more openings for more 5th wheel installation options than the Valley B&W Gooseneck to Fifth Wheel Hitch Adapter Plate, # V70881. The...
view full answer... - Difference Between B&W # BWRVK3400 and # BWRVK3400-5W
- There is no difference between the # BWRVK3400-5W and the # BWRVK3400, other than the fact that we offer the # BWRVK3400-5W as a 5th wheel hitch and # BWRVK3400 as a Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Hitch Adapter. It's the exact same sliding fifth wheel hitch that's designed to fit into a B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Hitch. We do this so it will run through our fitguide.
If you don't already have a 7-way trailer connector installed in the bed of your Ford, you can easily install one using part # 41157.
view full answer... - Difference Between Curt CrossWing Lightweight Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitches C32DR and C92DR
- The Curt CrossWing Lightweight Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # C32DR and part # C92DR are the exact same. This hitch is designed to attach to a gooseneck hitch and provide a connection for a fifth wheel hitch. Therefore, if you have a standalone goosneck hitch or factory prep package this is the hitch you'll want to use. It's very lightweight at only 70 lbs so it's easy to get in and out of the truck bed by yourself.
Please note, there is another version of this hitch...
view full answer... - Recommended Pin Box For 5th Wheel Trailer Towed By 2008 Chevrolet Silverado With Gooseneck
- Using any adapter to tow your fifth wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch can create more torque and create a rougher ride like you said you are experiencing. While replacing your pin box with a 5th Airborne would eliminate a lot of the chucking you have, you would also be adding another component like the Companion, part # BWRVK3500. I have attached a link to our page for replacement fifth wheel pin boxes you can check out. Choosing the correct one depends on the pin box you have on your...
view full answer... - Difference Between B&W Companion Slider Hitch BWRVK3400 and BWRVK3400-5W
- There is no difference at all between the B and W Companion hitch part # BWRVK3400 and the # BWRVK3400-5W. We use the -5W at the end of the part number to allow the hitch to show up in two different fitguides. One for the gooseneck fitguide and then one for the fifth wheel fitguide.
The Companion setups are considered by many to be the nicest fifth wheel hitch around. The Companion slider is going to be a much better option than using an adapter to use the stationary Pro Series hitch.
view full answer... - Is a Gooseneck or Fifth Wheel Towing Setup Smoother Riding
- I don't agree with a fifth wheel setup being smoother riding than a gooseneck unless you start using cushioned pin boxes/hitches. Fifth wheel setups have a lot more areas for movement so they can "chuck" much easier.
There are advantages to both setups but the biggest difference between the two is that for short bed trucks there are slider hitches that can be used with fifth wheel setups to give clearance but for goosenecks there isn't that option. However, since goosenecks trailers don't...
view full answer... - Recommendation for a Transmission Cooler with Max Cooling Capacity for a 2007 Chevy Avalanche
- The Tube and Fin Class IV Transmission Cooler, item # D13105, is designed for towing with a gooseneck or fifth wheel trailer, up to 12,000 lbs. This transmission cooler will supply excellent cooling for your Avalanche and will not affect the performance of your vehicle when not towing. You cannot cool the transmission too much. The only consideration is that when it is very cold in the winter you should allow the transmission to come up to temperature before taking off or putting a load...
view full answer... - What Fifth Wheel And Gooseneck Wiring Harness Is Available To Fit A 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD
- I have 5 different fifth wheel and gooseneck wiring harnesses to fit your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD with the factory tow package.
The most popular is the Draw-Tite 90 Degree Wiring Harness, part # 50-97-410. This has a 90 degree adapter head and 9 feet of wiring harness. The 90 degree head is nice when installing the 7-way to the sidewall of the truck bed. The 9 feet of wiring harness gives enough wiring to allow the connector to be installed most anywhere in the truck bed.
The...
view full answer... - Any Difference Between B&W BWGNRK1394 and BWGNRK1394-5W Installation Kits
- There is no difference between the B&W Underbed Trailer Hitch, # BWGNRK1394 and # BWGNRK1394-5W. They are listed separately because we want to identify them under both gooseneck and fifth wheel searches; but both are able to be used as a gooseneck hitch or with the Companion fifth wheel hitches.
Please note the video links attached below.
view full answer... - What is the Best 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch or Gooseneck Option to Maximize Space in My Truck Bed
- The best way to maximize the usable space in your truck bed, while still using a 5th wheel, is to use a Signature Series 5th wheel. When not in use, the 5th wheel can be removed leaving 4 mounting feet in the bed that rise only a couple of inches above the bed. I have attached a video below showing installation to give you a better idea of how the Signature Series works.
If you wanted to go with a gooseneck, you could use something like a Hide-A-Goose. With this hitch, the ball can be...
view full answer... - Comparing Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rail Adapters and Compatibility with Draw-Tite Gooseneck
- The differences between the Curt X5 adapters is what they will fit. X5 adapter # C16220 fits Curt EZr Double-Lock gooseneck hitches. And X5 adapter # C16210 fits Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store gooseneck hitches such as # C60720.
The biggest difference to note is the shank from the bottom of the adapter is a different length. The # C16210 has a shank that is 4.41 inches long and the # C16220 has a shank that is 4.66 inches long. So the difference in the length also means the hole...
view full answer... - What are the Differences Among the Reese Goose Box 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapters
- There are actually 2 Reese Goose Box options. Each one fits different pin boxes.
Goose Box # RP85FR fits Lippert 0719, 1621 and 1621HD pin boxes and Fabex PB-600 Series pin boxes rated up to 20,000 pounds.
Goose Box # RP94716-61301 fits Lippert 0115, 1116 and 1716 pin boxes rated up to 16,000 pounds.
The pin box manufacturer and model number should be on a sticker or plate on the pin box itself. If that information is not available you can take some measurements of the pin box using...
view full answer... - What Is The Difference Between the B&W Companion RVK3000 and RVK3500 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
- The B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3500 is just simply a newer version of the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part RVK3000. The head between each unit is the same but the Replacement Base for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVB3500 is made of thicker steel than the old base which allows it to have a 20,000 lb towing capacity compared to the 18,000 lb towing capacity of the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel...
view full answer... - Which B&W Turnover Ball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Is Compatible With the Companion 5th Wheel
- You are correct. Both the B&W part numbers, # BWGNRK1062-5W and # BWGNRK1062, are the exact same product. We added the -5W to the end of the part number for the fit guide so customers knew which B&W Turnover Gooseneck Hitch worked with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch, # BWRVK3500.
You will not have any issues towing with your gooseneck trailer when using the B&W gooseneck hitch. This gooseneck hitch has a towing capacity of 30K and is custom-fit to install on your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado...
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