Expert Answers about Toyota Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Convert-A-Ball Fifth Wheel To Gooseneck Adapter For 2015 Ram 3500
- We offer two Convert-A-Ball fifth wheel to gooseneck adapters.
One is part # CAB-C5G that has a towing capacity of 20,000 lbs and has an adjustable height from 12 to 16 inches.
The second adapter we offer is part # CAB-C5GX1216. This adapter has a 7-1/2 inch offset and has a 20,000 lb towing capacity and adjustable height from 12 to 16 inches as well.
I have attached product review videos for both of these adapters you can check out.
The CAB-C5G12 has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
view full answer... - Adapter To Be Able To Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer Behind 2017 GMC 2500 With Curt Gooseneck Hitch
- To get extra clearance towing your fifth wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch in your truck is to use an adapter like part # CAB-C5GX1216. This adapter bolts to your fifth wheel king pin and connects to the gooseneck ball.
Another option is to swap out your pin box and use a Goose Box. You just need to know what the make and model of your king pin is. Then check out the attached link for the Goose Boxes we offer. Or you can let me know what pin box you have and I will make a recommendation...
view full answer... - What is the Manufacturers Warranty on the Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Cushioned Trailer Adapter
- The Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Cushioned Trailer Adapter, item # CAB-C5G, has a manufacturers warranty for 1 year and is limited to defects in material and workmanship. We have had no problems with this item, the manufacturer stands behind their product and will replace it if there is an issue.
view full answer... - How Much Does Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter Weigh
- The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # DM8550045 weighs around 140 lbs in total but it can be broken down into two parts for an easer installation, the head which weighs around 35 lbs and the base which weighs around 105 lbs. This is a very light fifth wheel hitch which still offers great security and performance. It simply mounts to a gooseneck hitch ball allowing you to tow both fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers.
view full answer... - Chucking Experienced With 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter
- The attachment point between the fifth wheel king pin and the Ranch Hitch adapter is very tight. Threaded collars attach to the king pin, then the black adapter base threads onto the collars. The upper flange on the black adapter will actually bolt to the underside of the fifth wheel pin box. There will be no movement there.
Any movement or chucking will be experienced at the point where the adapter attaches to the gooseneck ball. The chucking would be about what you would experience with...
view full answer... - Should Ball Spin On Gooseneck Plate For Fifth Wheel Rails
- One of the gooseneck trailer hitch adapters we offer is part # RP58079. This holds the ball in place with a clip and the ball will spin. We offer two gooseneck trailer hitch adapters from Reese that will allow you to hook your gooseneck trailer up while using fifth wheel rails.
The other adapter is the one you came from, part # 16055 and it has the ball welded in place. If the weld has broken and allows the ball to move, it would be dangerous and you should stop using it immediately.
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view full answer... - How Much Does Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter Weigh?
- The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 weighs 125 lbs. It will convert your gooseneck hitch into a working fifth wheel hitch and has a towing capacity of 21,000 lbs and features a pivoting head to make hooking your trailer up easier as well as three height settings to ensure you tow your trailer level.
I've added a link to a video review of this product for you to take a look at.
view full answer... - Highest Capacity Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter
- The highest rated Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter we offer is 30,000 lbs, part # KPG5-Q30. It doesn't make much sense to go any higher as the highest capacity fifth wheel hitch we currently offer is also around 30,000 lbs, like the Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C22ER.
view full answer... - Increasing Clearance While Towing Gooseneck or Fifth Wheel Trailer with 2014 GMC Sierra Short Bed
- Since you have a short bed truck, you may want to use the B&W Companion Slider hitch # BWRVK3400. This fifth-wheel trailer hitch, which also adapts your Turnoverball gooseneck hitch, incorporates a slider that gives you an extra 12" of fore/aft movement to ensure proper cab clearance when executing turns.
I have included a view review of this fifth wheel hitch for you to check out.
If you are pulling a gooseneck trailer you will need something like the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler,...
view full answer... - Will the Use of Extensions and Gooseneck Adapters Void the Warranty on Lippert 5th Wheel Pin Box
- I spoke with my contact at Lippert and I have a solution as to how to maintain your warranty and still be able to pull your fifth wheel trailer with the gooseneck hitch. She said that the use of any extension or gooseneck adapter will void the limited frame warranty.
To maintain the warranty, her recommendation was for the Reese Goosebox. It is an acceptable aftermarket replacement for Lippert pin boxes. When properly installed, this does not void the Lippert limited frame warranty.
Reese...
view full answer... - Do 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapters Place Additional Stress on Trailer Frame
- Yes, it is true that most types of 5th wheel to gooseneck adapters will cause stresses on the trailer's frame and in some instances may actually void the warranty on the trailer frame. However, there is one type of 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter that does NOT place any extra stress on the coach's frame and that will NOT void your frame warranty. That type of adapter is called a Goosebox, made by Reese.
A Goosebox such as # RP85FR is a replacement pin box that bolts on in place of your...
view full answer... - Can Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter CAB-C5G Be Removed to Reuse the King Pin
- Yes, the # CAB-C5G fifth-wheel to gooseneck adapter by Convert-A-Ball attaches to the trailer king pin with set bolts, so it could certainly be removed if needed. The adapter does have holes for a semi-permanent bolt-on installation, but it is not mandatory to use these on the # CAB-C5G model which does not have an offset.
The # CAB-C5GX1216 adapter with a 7-1/2 inch offset would be used in short bed trucks. Due to the different leverage caused by the offset, it is necessary to bolt...
view full answer... - Is B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Available With Air Raid
- There is not an air raid available with the 25k B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3050.
What you will need if you don't have it, however, is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks # BWGNRK1500.
The Companion will mount in the Turnoverball which is what will give you the ability to use it.
view full answer... - Recommendations For 2005 Dodge Ram Truck With Short Bed To Make Turns With Wide Travel Trailer
- I wish I had better news but there are no adapters that will allow you to make 90 degree turns as long as you are using the gooseneck in your truck and on your trailer. The only adapter I could recommend is the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System, part # AM3200, but it would only give you an additional 5-1/2 inches of clearance and that would not work with a trailer that is 103 inches wide as you said your trailer is.
The best recommendation I can make is to replace...
view full answer... - Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch And Companion For Flatbed Truck
- It sounds like you are looking for the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks, part # BWGNRK1500. This hitch requires welding for installation, and is designed for 1/8 inch floor plates. The hitch plate measures 6 inches x 8 inches. You can check out the attached installation instructions to make sure the mounting location for this hitch doesn't interfere with anything under the bed of your truck.
The fifth wheel hitch that will work with the # BWGNRK1500...
view full answer... - Safety Chains Required When Using An Adapter to Tow Gooseneck Trailer w/ A 5th Wheel Hitch
- I've spoken with a few of my towing industry contacts, who tell me that even if you use an adapter like the # KPG5-R30IP, safety chains should still be used. If the fifth wheel hitch you are using is compatible with industry standard bed rails, then you can use part # RP50223 to provide an attachment point for the safety chains.
To prevent the chains from snagging on anything, you'll need to ensure that the safety chains are long enough to allow the trailer to make turns, but no longer...
view full answer... - How Do Cushions on Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G Work
- I have edited a cut-away photo for you showing how the cushions of the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter work.
The photo shows an older version of the # CAB-C5G, but the cushioning on the current model looks and acts similarly. The polyurethane cushions help isolate the portion of the assembly that attaches to the gooseneck ball from the portion of the assembly that attaches to the fifth wheel pin box.
The CAB-C5G does not include the optional bolts to secure the...
view full answer... - Is the 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Built to Hold Up to Repeated Mounting and Dismounting
- The Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Cushioned Trailer Adapter, part # CAB-C5G, is a heavy built unit. It will withstand the repeated mount and dismounts that you are speaking of. The only draw backs to this unit are that it will require you to remove the collar from the adapter and then the trailer each time you drop the trailer and you will need to decide which height will work best for your multiple towing situations.
It should last a very long time and be safe as long as care is taken when...
view full answer... - How To Gain Fifth Wheel Turning Clearance On My 2016 Ram 2500
- 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...
view full answer... - Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2008 Ford F-350 With Curt Gooseneck Hitch
- There are a couple of options which you can choose from which will allow you to pull a 5th wheel trailer with your 2008 Ford F-350, which I'll go over for you.
The best option by far is the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 because it gives you the security of a fifth wheel hitch with a strong jaw system while simply fitting on the gooseneck ball of the Curt EZr. It is both simple to use and strong, with a 21,000 lb towing capacity.
I strongly recommend...
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