How to Tow 5th Wheel Trailer With Recessed Gooseneck Hitch
Question:
looking for a fifth wheel hitch for my flatbed truck. looking at the demco but it says the top of gooseneck balls has to be within 13/16 of inch from top of flatbed im sitting 2 1/4 inch from top of gooseneck ball to top of flatbed. any suggestion. thanks
asked by: Chris S
Expert Reply:
The only potential option, since the top of your gooseneck ball is 2-1/4" to the top of the truck bed, which is more than the 13/16" allowed by the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball # DM8550046, is to use an adapter that bolts to your king pin.
The option for this is the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G.
This requires a measurement from the top of gooseneck ball to the base of the king pin box to be between 12" and 16".
I have added links to a video install and review for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter - 12" to 16" Tall - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No 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 for Recessed Ball - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Flatbed Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Ball
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- Demco
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