Will an Offset 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Provide Turning Clearance to Tow 5th Wheel Trailer

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I have a 2015 F350 with a short bed, do I need the offset adaptor or is that just for convenience? I pull regular gooseneck trailers without difficulty

asked by: Eric

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The offset 5th wheel to gooseneck adapters such as # CAB-C5GX1216 won't give you any extra clearance for turning. What it does is provide more distance between the back of the truck and the trailer. It doesn't change the pivot point of the trailer so clearance can still be an issue. Also this adapter does not work with the Ford prep package because of the plastic latch on top of the ball. There is a nut inside adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 that tears up the latch on the ball.

With a 5th wheel trailer, unless it is narrow enough or designed specifically to be towed by a short bed truck, you will likely run into clearance issues. If your 2015 Ford F-350 has the 4 factory pucks for a 5th wheel hitch I recommend Demco HiJacker # DM8550024 for 18K or # DM8550038 for 21K. Each of these hitches has 14 inches of travel and slide automatically. A slider 5th wheel hitch actually moves the pivot point of the trailer which is why they will provide better turning clearance.

If you happen to have a B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck hitch then you could use B&W Companion # BWRVK3400.

There isn't a 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter that moves the pivot point of the trailer more than a couple of inches and for most 5th wheel trailers you will need much more than what the adapters offer.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 2

The reason the Curt PowerRide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #C36WR is listed as being compatible with only 8 foot bed lengths is because of turning clearance issues. A six foot bed typically requires a sliding hitch and a…

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Answer 3

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 4

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 5

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 6

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 7

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 8

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 12

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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