Does a 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Add Stress to a 5th Wheel Trailer Towed by 2011 Ford F-350
Question:
I have bought a new 2011 Ford F-350. It has the gooseneck hitch prep kit. I have a 2005 37 foot Keystone toyhauler. Does converting this fifth wheel to a gooseneck situation put too much stress on the frame of this 5th wheel?
asked by: Curt D
Expert Reply:
Using a 5th wheel to Gooseneck adapter, like the Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, # CAB-C5G, can apply added stress to the trailer frame. You will need to contact Keystone to determine if the trailer can be used with a 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter. The biggest drawback will be a decrease in ride quality.
If the trailer has an extended pin box or requires additional support, reinforcement of the trailer frame will be required and should be performed by a qualified professional welder. I have included a link to a video review of the adapter.
Also, this adapter should not be used with Ford factory prep package because of the plastic latch on top of the factory ball. A nut inside adapter # CAB-C5G will damage the nut.
The towing prep package, if installed at the Ford factory, should also provide mounting locations in the bed of the truck for a 5th wheel trailer hitch. A trailer hitch that will fit is the M5 series of Reese 5th wheel trailer hitches like # RP30921 or # RP30922. Ride quality will be greatly improved over using an adapter, and you will not have to reinforce the trailer frame.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Towing Prep Package- Single Jaw - 27,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 27000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- Reese
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Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter - 12" to 16" Tall - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Convert-A-Ball
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