Recommended Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Adapter Compatible with Trailer Vertical Load Pin Weight
Question:
My fifth wheel camper weighs 11900 pounds I’m wanting to use a gooseneck attachment what’s the vertical load on my camper
asked by: Travis
Expert Reply:
A 5th Wheel camper has a king pin weight that is normally 15-25% of the trailer weight. In your case with a camper that weighs 11,900 lbs, I'd use the 25% number to get a vertical weight of 2,975 lbs.
For a gooseneck truck to 5th wheel pin box adapter, I recommend the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter - 12" to 16" Tall - 20,000 lbs # CAB-C5G which has a pin weight capacity (vertical load) of 4,000 lbs. If you need an off-set adapter for a short bed truck, then I recommend # CAB-C5GX1216. I've attached some videos to assist.
Products Referenced in This Question
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
more information >
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
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset - 24,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Coupler
- Coupler with Inner Tube Only
- Round Tube
- 6000 lbs TW
- 24000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Gooseneck Ball
- Manual Latch
- B and W
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Recommended Offset Gooseneck Ball Kit for a 2024 Ram 3500
- Q&A: Replacement Trailer Brake Drums For Dico 15638 With ST175/80R13 Wheels and Tires
- Q&A: Will The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box Help With Clearance Issues on Short Bed Ram 3500
- Q&A: Will I Have Turning Clearance Issues Using The Gen-Y Gooseneck Pin Box On Short Bed Silverado 2500?
- Q&A: Could Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapter item # AM3109 Fit Gooseneck
- Article: Sidewinder with Rotating Turret for Short Bed Pickups
- Q&A: Can B&W Extend-A-Gooseneck Coupler Be Used In A Reversed Offset Position to Shorten Load Length?
- Q&A: Will B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler Work on 4 Star Horse Trailer
- Article: Choosing the Right Suspension Kit for Your Truck and Trailer
- Article: Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Adapters
- Article: Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Information and Review
- Article: 4 Steps to Choosing Your 5th Wheel Pin Box
- Article: Breakaway Kit Installation for Single and Dual Brake Axle Trailers
- Article: How to Choose a Battery Charger