Curt Gooseneck Ball for Chevy Puck System Compatibility with Demco Recon Gooseneck 5th Wheel Hitch

Question:

I just bought a 2019 Chevy 3500hd high country dually with the puck system, and I’m looking to purchase the Curt 60692 gooseneck kit along with the Demco 8550045 fifth wheel hitch as suggested by my other post. My question is, what keeps the fifth wheel hitch from trying to rotate in the bed since the only mounting point is the gooseneck ball?

asked by: Andy

Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2019 Chevy 3500, the factory puck system will allow the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit # C60692 along with the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 to work well with your truck.

The Curt gooseneck ball has a metal lever on the top and side that allow the connection of the integrated ball-bearing system to secure the hitch ball. The lever will not be an issue for the Demco 5th wheel hitch to be compatible. This is a good question as other adapters like the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G are not recommended to be used with the factory puck systems because of the way the hitch ball attaches.

I've attached videos of each installation to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Andy

1/10/2019

Jason S.

1/10/2019

The Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit for Chevy, Ford, GM, and Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # C60692 will work well for your 2019 Chevy and uses the spring loaded ball bearings to fit into the groove of the factory gooseneck. This secures the hitch ball from lifting or pulling out but does allow it to rotate. The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs # DM8550045 will fit over the top of the gooseneck hitch ball. Then you will secure a coupler pin underneath the hitch ball and then the inner sleeve that goes over the ball and pin is pulled up to secure to the ball with pressure. Finally there is also the pin box weight that is applied to the base itself for the friction and pressure will keep it from moving and rotating. I've attached some photos to assist.