Towing 5th Wheel Trailer with Ford F-350 That Has a 8 x 9-foot Flatbed and Goose Neck Hitch

Question:

I currently have a 2000 F350 dual with an 8x9 park hurst square flatbed I have approximately 72inch from center of the ball to the corner. I am currently running a pop up RV4 are there any other good options as we are getting a new camper. As of right now we will be transferring our current pin box over to the new rig so no welding or cutting needs to be done.

asked by: Matthew H

Expert Reply:

Since you need to tow your new 5th wheel with a goose neck-equipped truck you may be able to avoid the need for installing a 5th wheel hitch like the Reese Low-Profile # RP30054. Your best option may be to install a replacement pin box called a Goose Box, made by Reese, that allows 5th wheel trailers to be pulled by a goose neck hitch.

A Goose Box such as one of the three units shown on the linked page bolts on in place of a standard 5th wheel pin box. There may be a bolt-on replacement Goose Box pin box for your existing unit.

For example, part # RP85FR is rated for 20K and is a direct bolt-on replacement for several popular Lippert pin boxes. You can check your current pin box manufacturer and part number to see if a replacement goose box is offered.

The linked diagram shows the recommended minimum clearances for towing and you can use this as a guide to compare to your new trailer.

expert reply by: Adam R