Recommended Gooseneck Hitch to 5th Wheel King Pin for Horse Trailer and Short Bed Truck

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So I purchased a horse trailer out of state. I have a 2003 Silverado 2500hd w/6ft bed and a b and w turnover gooseneck hitch. The trailer was advertised as a 5th wheel, however it seems to be a semi trailer style as the kingpin doesnt come down and out like a travel trailer 5th wheel. . I think they converted it from a gooseneck, and I would ideally converted it back, but just need to get it home first . Looks like my pick up has 19.5inch bed height, and the kingpin is mounted directly to the trailer. Any thoughts on what to use to make sure the trailer clears my bed, and I have a decent turning radius? Open to all options at this point. Thanks

asked by: Justin M

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For your 2003 Silverado 2500 with 6 foot bed and gooseneck hitch, I recommend the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall # CAB-C5GX1216. There unfortunately isn't a better option for the offset you need for best turning clearance and you may still have some restrictions based on the placement of that king pin. The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs # DM8550045 is a great option if you only need a 3 inch offset for turning clearance, but it appears you will need more. I've attached an article to assist.

When you get to your conversion, I recommend using the gooseneck # BD0233100300 and then the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset - 24,000 lbs # BWTEXA4200 to give you the additional turning clearance.

You could alternatively add a pin box like the Lippert 1621 # LC1387883 or Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter # RP85FR which would require custom mounting.

Another option is to use a gooseneck to 5th wheel adapter like # KPG5-R25 but this won't give you any offset for additional turning clearance.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball #DM8550046 is designed specifically for standard 4" tall, 2-5/16" recessed gooseneck ball mounts; the top of the ball needs to be no more then 3/4” from the…

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Answer 2

I spoke with Demco and they informed me that the square plate that attaches to the tube which holds the hitch ball in place on the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #DM8550046 is 8" long x 5" wide. Therefore, you…

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Answer 3

You can use the Pollack #PK11700 to install on your gooseneck trailer and create a 7 way plug capable of fitting on the 7 pole round plug that is on a semi tractor trailer truck. For the wiring you can use the Deka Jacketed 7 Wire #DW04914-1 which is…

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Answer 4

I do have an option for you but the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C15800 is designed for passenger vehicles like the Ram 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500 so it will not fit your 2009 Volvo D13. However, what you can use is the…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR is primarily designed for long bed trucks. It's no different than a standard fifth wheel pin box in regards to the size. If you were using a fixed hitch and standard pin box before with…

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Answer 9

Gen-Y's calculation for pin weight is a safe guess, but isn't the most accurate so the only way you'll get the correct capacity Gen-Y 5th Wheel Pin Box is to fully load the trailer and go to a commercial scale to measure the pin weight.…

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Answer 10

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 11

You can replace the Lippert Rhino pin box on your Brinkley 5th wheel. The right one though is going to depend on the pin weight of your trailer. Here are the options that will work to replace the Lippert Rhino: - Pin Weight of 1,500 lbs - 3,500 lbs:…

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Answer 12

It is certainly possible for the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #GY58GR to work on your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty short bed, but there are likely going to be clearance issues as these are meant for long bed trucks. That…

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