Install Instructions and Install Video for Convert A Ball Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter

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Question:

Hi I recently bought one from a friend but since it is used not instructions came with it. I am wondering if it is possible to get some emailed to me. Thanks

asked by: Steve

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Expert Reply:

I attached a picture that shows the installation instructions for the Conver a Ball Adapter part # CAB-C5GX1216 that you referenced as well as an install video for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

There is a way to to a fifth wheel trailer with your 2020 Ram 2500 that has the Ramboxes but you have to install a Sidewinder pin box on the trailer so that the pivot point is raised up high enough that there isn't interference between the…

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Answer 2

You will need to do some measuring to determine if you will need an adapter with offset or not, or if you will even be able to tow a 5th wheel trailer with your gooseneck hitch. Here is how to determine if an offset would be required. First, measure…

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Answer 3

We offer the Reese 9485 as our own unique part number, #DT89MR, as well as the Curt #C60633 or the B&W #BWGNRK1320 which will all fit. If I personally had to choose between the two, I'd go with the B&W because I prefer the side-latch…

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Answer 4

The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit #BWGNRK1320 is confirmed to fit your 2020 Ram 2500 6 1/2 Foot Bed with Rambox. Make sure to keep an eye on the clearance between the trailer and walls of your bed as…

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Answer 5

The Hopkins Tow Doctor, part #HM50928 is used to test a trailer's brake and light wiring. It shows if there is a short circuit, overloaded circuit or low battery. You'll need to use a 12 volt or higher powered battery to correctly output a…

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Answer 6

Thank you for the pictures! The good news is that yes your Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret #RP34FR should, and will always have a gap. This is designed intentionally, and is how the pin box will rotate. Without the gap, your…

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Answer 7

Yes, you can absolutely use a 5th wheel hitch with your 2020 Ram 2500 6-1/2' bed with RAM Boxes! The only catch is, you're going to need to use a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder #RP34FR. This pin box will allow your 5th wheel to…

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Answer 8

The Spacer Kit, #RP97FR is used for installing Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret, #RP34FR in place of a Fabex 500 or 700 series pin box, a Lippert 0115, 1116, or 1716 pin box or an RBW 7019 and 70208 model pin box. To replace…

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Answer 9

I checked with B&W and yes, the gooseneck hitch #BWGNRK1320 does work with RamBox models of the 2020 Ram 2500. You do want to be careful of clearance issues with the trailer and bed rails though since the bed isn't as wide. That's more of…

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Answer 10

The Reese Goose Boxes like the 20K Air Ride #RP85FR referenced in your question are pin box specific. This means they are designed to replace specific pin box models on the trailer so you will want to first make sure that it will be compatible. This…

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Answer 11

The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR is designed for use with long bed trucks, it would be no different than using a standard pin box with fixed fifth wheel hitch in regards to turning clearance. In regards to…

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Answer 12

If your trailer has a fifth wheel hitch with a Lippert 1716 bolt pattern and you want to remove the fifth wheel hitch and replace it with a Gen-Y Hitch #GY58GR Fifth Wheel to gooseneck pin box with a 1621 or 1621HD bolt pattern, you will need the…

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