Options to Adapt Gooseneck Hitch to Tow 5th Wheel Trailer
Question:
I have a dealer installed mumby removable gooseneck ball hitch on a 2013 ram 3500. I am looking for a fifth wheel companion or adapter plate for a Reese fifth wheel hitch that would fit in the hole in my box. Something like a curt x5 if that is possible with a Mumby brand hitch.
asked by: Geoff
Expert Reply:
In order to install a 5th wheel hitch in your truck the best solution I can offer is to remove your existing gooseneck and install either 5th wheel base rails or a B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch.
If you decide you want to change out the gooseneck hitch in your truck, the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch # BWRVK3500 and Companion slider hitch # BWRVK3400 are compatible with the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1314 for your 2013 Ram 3500. Using the B&W system will allow you to tow either with the gooseneck or the 5th wheel hitch when needed.
If you want to install above bed, 5th wheel base rails, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Outboard Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56010-53. These custom fit base rails will use pre-drilled holes in the frame of your truck to install, and the outboard installation brackets offer much easier access to installation hardware than inboard brackets.
The Curt X-5 Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Rails Adapters you referenced are confirmed to fit specific Curt and B&W gooseneck hitches. I cannot guarantee that they will fit in your existing gooseneck.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- CURT
more information >
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