5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Sits Too Low
Question:
I have a 3500 2016 Dodge Ram with a factory ball installed in the trailer bed. I have had occasions when on a tight turn or small slope the 5th wheel will touch the side of the pickup bed. Do you have a 4 inch extension that would slip over my existing ball and fit into the locking attachment that is currently on my fifth wheel. it does not have to be a 4 inch, It could bel less or more. The side walls on the pickup bed are taller then the old truck that I had it the past. Thanks for your help.
asked by: ELSTON
Expert Reply:
Are you aware that the # CAB-C5G gooseneck adapters do already offer some height adjustment? By loosening the set bolts, it's possible to raise up the adapter until the top is 16 inches high. Unfortunately, Convert-A-Ball doesn't offer an extension like you're speaking of.
Some fifth wheel pin boxes have a height adjustment available. If you have extra bolt holes that would allow the pin box to be lowered, that would provide you some more clearance.
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