Rough Ride with Fifth Wheel Adaptor on 2008 Ford F-350
Question:
I have a 08 f350 8 box my camper is a 36 17000 lb fifth wheel. I now have a fifth wheel adaptor on i am not sure if it has air ride but i am not happy with the way they trailer is pulling it bounces way harder than i think it should I am thinking about going to a fifth wheel plate but am afraid it may not be any better. what would be your opinion. Thanks
asked by: brook k
Expert Reply:
If you are using a gooseneck adapter to pull your fifth wheel trailer then you would be much better off to switch over to a fifth wheel Hitch and possibly consider an air ride pin box. The goose neck adapter item # 16055 is not really the best solution for towing fifth wheel trailers if ride quality is a consideration.
The Reese 20, part # RP30928, would be a good choice for your fifth wheel trailer and F-350 pickup. Along with that you will need an installation kit and our custom install kit, part # RP50082-58, would make the installation easier and faster.
If you find that the fifth wheel hitch does not improve your towing performance to your liking then I would consider an air ride pin box such as the Fifth Airborne Premium Fifth Wheel Air-Ride Coupler, which will give you the ability to adjust the ride when towing your trailer. You will need to know the manufacturer and part number of your existing pin box to order the air ride coupler.
If you would like to keep the usability of your truck bed and have a gooseneck mount available when needed then the Reese signature Series may be the way to go for you. I have posted links below to the above mentioned items for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails - 3" Offset - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck for Fifth Wheel Rails
- Fixed Ball
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Ball - Offset
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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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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