Gooseneck Hitch on 6.5 Foot Truck Bed Compatibility with 5th Wheel Camping Trailer
Question:
I just bought a 1994 Damon challenger fifth wheel and i want to convert it to a goose neck that I can use with a 6.5 foot bed can that be done and if so how
asked by: Larry
Expert Reply:
From my research it looks like you may have a pin box compatible with the 1621 bolt pattern. If so, then the Reese Goose Box # RP85FR for 20K capacity will give you the connection to your gooseneck along with the air ride comfort but will not give you additional turning clearance. If you can give me the information on your pin box I can help confirm a fit but I've also attached an article to assist.
For additional turning clearance I recommend the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall # CAB-C5GX1216. This will allow a fixed mounted pin box to convert to a gooseneck hitch. It will give you 7.5 inches offset to allow greater turning clearance for your 6.5 foot bed.
Another option is to use the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs # DM8550045 which will connect to your gooseneck hitch ball and give you a 5th wheel hitch compatible with most pin boxes. This hitch will give you a 3 inch offset for additional turning clearance.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- Offset
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Ball
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- Demco
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Replaces King Pin
- King Pin Adapters
- Fabex 600
- Lippert 0719
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1716
- Lippert Rhino
- Reese
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