Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2008 Ford F-350 With Curt Gooseneck Hitch

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I am getting a 2018 f350 that has factory gooseneck setup if I get Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit for GM/Chevy/Ford/Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch - 30K Item # C60692 Will that work with my DemcO Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Hitch - Single Jaw - 21k

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There are a couple of options which you can choose from which will allow you to pull a 5th wheel trailer with your 2008 Ford F-350, which I'll go over for you.

The best option by far is the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 because it gives you the security of a fifth wheel hitch with a strong jaw system while simply fitting on the gooseneck ball of the Curt EZr. It is both simple to use and strong, with a 21,000 lb towing capacity.

I strongly recommend going with the Recon because it is the most cost-effective option that will still do its job extremely well, but since you did ask for options, the other one is to use the Curt X5 5th-Wheel Base Rail Adapter Plate for EZr Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # C16220 with a standard 5th wheel hitch such as the Curt A20 # C16140.

I have added links to video reviews for you to check out, as well as a photo a customer sent in of the Recon so you can see how it will look when mounted in your '08 Ford F-350.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Michael J.

5/24/2020

I am getting a 2018 f350 that has factory gooseneck setup if I get Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit for GM/Chevy/Ford/Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch - 30K Item # C60692 Will that work with my DemcO Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Hitch - Single Jaw - 21k

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Kyle S.

5/24/2020

I'm glad you asked, because we have a hitch ball kit for your 2018 Ford F-350 that will work with the Demco Recon # DM8550045, but it isn't the Curt kit you asked about. The reason for that is the Curt ball is a high-rise ball, and the Recon will only work with a standard height gooseneck ball. So what I recommend instead is the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit # RP30137. This is a standard height gooseneck ball that also comes with safety chain loops and will both work with your F-350 and the Recon. I've added a link to a video review for you to check out as well.

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Answer 1

The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Lippert 1621/1621 HD - Auto Latch - 25K #GY66FR you were looking at is a confirmed replacement for your Lippert 1621 HD pin box and will not require any shims. The #GY66FR has the…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 4

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 5

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 6

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 7

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 8

Thanks for the pictures and information! I just heard back from my contact at Lippert and your 2024 Keystone Cougar has a 1621 pinbox. You will need the Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY58GR you were looking at. You will also need…

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Answer 9

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 10

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 11

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 12

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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