Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter

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• Towing 5th Wheel Trailer w/2004 Ford F-350 with Gooseneck Hitch and 4 Wide-Spaced Holes Around Ball
  It sounds like there used to be a Pull Rite hitch or some other brand hitch used in your 2004 Ford F-350. Even the Reese under bed mount is not that wide. But, I have a solution for you that will NOT require installing a different hitch or install kit or removing the gooseneck ball. In fact, the gooseneck ball will have to stay. That is because I recommend the Anderson Ranch Hitch # AM3100. I have included a link to a video on this adapter for you.
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• How Can the Ranch Hitch Be Attached to a Pin Box
  The Andersen Rapid Hitch # AM3100 that you referenced can be installed with either 4 grade 8 bolts or with 4 1-inch tack welds placed by a certified welder. Here is the step from the instructions that is about the attachment of the the unit to the pin box: There are eight holes drilled in the Ranch Hitch Adapter Base, but only four need to be used. You will be responsible to choose which 4 holes will be used to accept the Grade 8 Bolts; try to evenly spread the load as much as possible....
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• Can I Use Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler # AM3100 To Pull 35 Foot Cherokee Trailer
  The Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler, part # AM3100 can be used with a 35 foot trailer like your Cherokee trailer. Part # AM3100 is not recommended for trailers that are longer than 38 feet as our representative at Anderson has informed us in the past. You will want to take a measurement to make sure this coupler will work with your truck and trailer. You will want to back your truck up under your trailer as if you were going to hookup, making sure the truck and trailer are level....
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• Would a Long Bed Flatbed Truck Have Enough Clearance Around Corners Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer
  Since you have a long bed truck the Ranch Hitch part # AM3100 that you referenced would work well as you would have more than enough clearance between the cab and the overhang of the trailer. Here's the formula though if you wanted to be sure. (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the gooseneck ball to the truck cab B = Offset used, C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2.
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• Will Ranch Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Fit 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 and 2004 Ford F-350 Flatbed
  The Andersen Ranch Hitch adapter, # AM3100, will couple to a 2-5/16 inch ball and it is height adjustable from 11-3/4 inches tall to 14-3/4 inches tall to compensate for the recessed gooseneck ball in your 2004 Ford F-350 flatbed. The 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 should be no problem. On the flat bed you will need to make sure that the opening around the gooseneck ball is at least 6 inches in diameter or 6 inches square. The overall width at the bottom of the adapter is 5-1/2 inches so there will...
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• Do Long Bed Trucks Need Offset Adapters for Making Sharp Turns
  Typically long bed trucks do not need any additional offset to allow them to make a sharp turn. Usually that is only needed on short bed trucks. If the offset you plan to use has been confirmed to work with the hitch you have installed in your truck you should be fine. Here's the formula to use to determine if you have cab clearance. (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the gooseneck ball to the truck cab B = Offset used C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2.
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• Installation and Safety of the Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter # AM3100
  The Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Hitch Adapter, part # AM3100, is very easy to install and use. The base of the adapter will clamp down on the gooseneck ball in your truck bed just like a regular gooseneck coupler. You will insert the fifth wheel trailer king pin into the top of the adapter, and then bolt it to the base of the kingpin using provided mounting hardware and existing bolt holes. This is a very safe product, it has a Gross Weight Capacity of 24,000 pounds and 6,000 pounds Tongue...
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• Calculating Clearance Between the Bumper and 5th Wheel Trailer on a 2005 Ford Super Duty
  There are a few measurements you will need to make in order to find the clearance. Find the distance from the center of the gooseneck ball, in the bed of the truck, to the closest part of the trailer under pinning. Make sure the trailer king pin is centered over the gooseneck ball and both vehicles are as level as you can get them. You will then need the distance from the center of the gooseneck ball to the farthest diagonal measurement to the corner of the bumper. You would then subtract...
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• Which Provides Better Towing Experience, Fifth Wheel or Gooseneck
  I prefer goosenecks hitches over fifth wheel hitches to be perfectly honest. They have higher capacities, leave the bed less cluttered, don't require removing anything that weighs hundreds of pounds when you want to use the bed, are easier to connect and disconnect, and since they have fewer moving parts they offer a smoother ride quality. As long as the truck is a long bed the gooseneck route is better in my opinion. The only advantage the fifth wheel route has is that it can give more...
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• Could the Andersen Gooseneck Adapter # AM3100 Be Used On a Flat Bed Truck
  It sounds like the bottom of your fifth wheel king pin is 48-1/2 inches to the ground and the top of your flatbed is 39 inches from the ground. This would mean that you would you would need an adapter that can go down to 9-1/2 inches if the ball on your trailer sits on top of the bed. Typically flat bed trucks use a recessed gooseneck ball that sits below the top of the bed of the truck so you may find that the # AM3100 that you referenced would work just fine for you. You would need to...
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• 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter for 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500
  The Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 you looked at is a good choice for an adapter. This will allow you to tow your 5th wheel with your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500. One of the best things about it is the remote coupler release which makes it easy to engage and release without climbing in and out of the truck. Keep in mind, this is designed to be used with a standard pin box. I recommend measuring just to be sure this will work for your application using...
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• Why Weld or Bolt On Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
  When installing the Andersen adapter part # AM3100 you either want to use 4 1-inch tack welds to the pin box or use the 4 included Grade 8 bolts. Either method is plenty strong but there are pros and cons of either. If you have access to a welder the welding option is the easiest but most permanent. The bolts will be more in-depth to install but also easier to move if ever wanted.
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• How To Measure Pin Box Length for Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # AM3100
  You will want to measure from the bottom front of the pin box (front would be the part of the box nearest the towing vehicle) diagonally to the rear top corner. There is a diagram in the instructions, linked below, on page 5 that shows this measurement.
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• Tips for Removing Adapter of Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
  The base of the adapter gets tightened to 1,200 ft lbs of torque. The install recommendation is a 4 foot cheater pipe. You are going to want to use at least a 4 foot long cheater pipe that is stronger than the one you currently broke to get it loose. The longer the bar you use the more leverage you will end up having.
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• Can the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter be Used Long Term
  The Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 is definitely suitable for long term use and will not put any excess strain on the trailer. The adapter is a good solution for anyone that wants to use their 5th-wheel camping trailer with the gooseneck hitch on their truck. Keep in mind, this adapter is designed to be used with standard pin boxes only. Do not use with a cushioned or air ride pin box. I have attached a picture which outlines the measurements you...
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• Will a Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, part # AM3100, Haul Safely
  I talked with our contact at Andersen and he said that they have sold quite a few of these Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, part # AM3100, and they have had no serious issues with them unless the trailer was unusually long and heavy. He said that if your trailer is longer than 38 feet long and is considerably heavy, you should check to make sure that you have a quality pin box installed in your trailer. My contact also said that if you are still unsure, it...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Bounce on a Fifth Wheel Trailer
  First thing I would check is that the trailer is being towed as level as possible. Typically the problem of trailer bounce is due to a major problem with the trailer's suspension. I would recommend you go over the suspension of the trailer looking for any worn components and repair as needed. Do the trailer's tires look to be wearing evenly? Check to see if there is any strange wear on the tires. Typically suspension problems will cause trailer tires to wear strangely.
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• Purpose of the 2 Side Bolts on the Ranch Hitch Adapter part # AM3100
  The set bolts on the side of the Ranch Hitch part # AM3100 are for keeping the height adjustment from moving. You will want to verify that 180 ft lbs of torque are put on those bolts otherwise they may continue to keep coming loose. If they were to totally loosen the adapter would fall down to the lowest height range and then could potentially separate from the lower piece and cause your trailer to be disconnected.
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• How to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with a 2009 Chevy Duramax Long Bed
  It sounds like you will need something like the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, # AM3100. What this adapter does is allow you to pull a 5th wheel trailer that has a pin box, with a gooseneck hitch like you have in the bed of your 2009 Chevy Duramax. To find the correct size, after backing the vehicle under the trailer, measure from the top of the ball on the truck to the base of the pin box on the trailer. This will tell you what height adapter you will need....
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• Recommended Solution to Tow 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailers with 2020 Ram 3500 Cab and Chassis
  I think the biggest issue you're going to have with this is the height of the flatbed- which is usually where things get dicey for trucks like this; with cutting things out you might have issues with clearance of the trailer overhang itself or the pin box banging/dragging against the truck bed. With that said, your best bet may be to go with the gooseneck hitch only and then work on finding a gooseneck to 5th wheel adapter that would allow you to tow your 5th wheel trailer with a gooseneck...
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• Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # AM3100 Attachment to Pin Box and Gooseneck Ball
  The Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, # AM3100, attaches to the trailer king pin with a collar system. This system contains a threaded collar and to split collar halves. The threaded collar is installed around the king pin with the X on the bottom of the collar down. The split halves are then assembled around the king pin with the X on the bottom of the halves down and the split collar is pulled down around the split halves. Anti seize lubricant, item # LT37616,...
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• Adapters for Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Gooseneck Hitch in a 2016 Nissan Titan XD
  Yes, there are many options for towing a 5th wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch. I even wrote a help article on it which I have linked for you. But in terms of something like a Companion hitch that fits directly in the gooseneck ball hole then no, there isn't an adapter that fits the factory ball holes. The adapter I recommend is the Anderson Ranch Hitch # AM3100 because it will clamp to any 2-5/16 inch gooseneck ball regardless of the brand. I have included a link to a video review...
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• Does a Ford F-350 Long Bed with Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Need Reinforcement to Use Ranch Hitch
  Since the Ranch Hitch adapter # AM3100 is rated for 24,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 6,000 pounds pin weight, no additional reinforcement is required for use. Generally though when a gooseneck hitch is attached using a fabricated installation and not a custom fit kit then a 1/2 inch steel plate is used, welded and bolted to the truck frame with the hitch bolted and/or welded to the plate. If the gooseneck installation was fabricated and it is not a custom kit then it would be up...
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• Inner Diameter of Base of Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
  The inner diameter of the outer base of the Andersen Ranch Hitch part # AM3100 is 4 inches.
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