Attachment and Ride Quality Using a Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter # AM3100 on a 40 Foot 5th Wheel
Question:
yes sir,i have a conversation kit that came on my trailer that is a fifth wheel 40 foot and has a ranch hitch on it,on your web page of ask the tech. a ouestion was asked,how hard it was to install one, your rteply was to just clamp the unit on the fifth wheel portion and then put the four bolts that are provided with the kit. my unit does not have any bolts on it nor does it apper to be welded on. my maine thought is that while go down the road when i hit a dip it seems to have a sprining action action as if the adapter is giving possiblly because of it not having the four bolte any thoughts,thanks.
asked by: rudy
Expert Reply:
You are correct that your Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter, item # AM3100, needs to be bolted to the fifth wheel king pin plate for safe proper installation.
There is no mention in the instructions about welding the adapter to the trailer, so you would need to inquire with the manufacturer about special instructions for welding the adapter to your trailer.
When towing with the adapter you will notice a decreased ride quality from towing with a fifth-wheel hitch. The springing and bouncing you are experiencing could be alleviated somewhat by proper trailer loading. Adjusting the pin weight, by moving items in the trailer forward or back, can help with ride quality.
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Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No Offset
- 24000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Andersen
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