Compatibility of Gooseneck Hitch Adapter on 5-1/2 Foot Bed
Question:
I have a 2015 Dodge 5.7 liter 4x4 quad cab. It has a 5’-6” bed. I shouldn’t need to make a complete 90deg. Turn with the trailer. Will it work with my goose neck ball in my truck? I have had adjustable air bags installed as well if that makes a difference but it shouldn’t. Thanks. Will the offset With a 5’-6” work to pull a 2001 cardinal 29’ 5th wheel camper?
asked by: Bill
Expert Reply:
The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall # CAB-C5GX1216 is not recommended for beds smaller than 6 foot by the manufacturer because of the turning radius. It does have an offset of 7-1/2 inches from ball to kingpin centers, so you will need to determine if you want to take that risk since you won't need to make a 90 degree turn.
The only gooseneck we have for your 5-1/2 foot bed with air suspension is the B&W # BWGNRK1309. So for your application, I recommend using the Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # 16310 and a sliding 5th wheel hitch like # RP30051. This will still not give you 90 degree turning but will give you more clearance than the Convert-A-Ball Adapter.
The only completely safe recommendation for your truck and trailer clearance would be to remove the gooseneck hitch, add 5th wheel base rails, a fixed hitch, and a Sidewinder Pin box. That would move the pivot point of the trailer back 22 inches for appropriate turning clearance. I've linked those pages to assist.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball 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
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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
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Convert-A-Ball
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