Can the Convert-A-Ball Adapter be Used with Hide-A-Ball Gooseneck Hitch on 2001 Chevy Silverado

Question:

Can a cab-c5g adapter be used with a hide a ball installed in a 2001 chevrolet silverado that has been lifted 9 inches from stock height. My bed height is 47 1/2 inches from the ground.

asked by: Anthony M

Helpful Expert Reply:

The only gooseneck hitches that the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G is not compatible with can be found on the product page with this text:

Note: This adapter is not recommended for use with Reese Elite Series gooseneck trailer hitches. It is also not recommended for use with factory-installed towing prep packages from Ford 2011 to present or Ram 2013 to present.

This adapter can be adjusted from 12" - 16" tall so you just need to measure from the ground to the bottom of your 5th wheel pin box and if that is within 12" - 16" of the 47-1/2" you measured for the bed height on your 2001 Chevy Silverado then you are good to go. Otherwise you may need to look into raising your trailer some so that it rides level and you get the 5" - 6" of clearance between your bed rails and your trailer overhang.

The easiest way to raise your trailer is by using an over-under conversion kit like part # K71-384-00 for a 2-3/8" diameter axle or part # K71-385-00 for a 3" diameter axle. This raises your trailer equal to the diameter of your axle plus the height of your leaf spring stack.

expert reply by: Jon G