What is Offset of Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045

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I have a 2017 Ford F150 short bed truck with a goose neck hitch. I have tight clearance with the standard ball location now. What is the offset of this hitch?

asked by: Dennis

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The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 that you referenced has an offset of 3 inches which would give you 3 more inches of turning clearance than what you have now.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Lippert and I have a solution as to how to maintain your warranty and still be able to pull your fifth wheel trailer with the gooseneck hitch. She said that the use of any extension or gooseneck adapter will void the…

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Answer 2

The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System part #AM3200 will not void the warranty on any trailer or frame (Including Lippert) per Anderson so you won't have any issues using it.

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Answer 3

The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #DM8550045 referenced in your question uses a coupler at the base to securely attach to a standard 2-5/16 inch diameter gooseneck ball. Top and side coupler bolts hold it in place so that…

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Answer 4

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

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Answer 5

The template for correctly locating where to drill the 4 inch diameter hole through the truck bed is indeed included with the kit, as shown in the parts list from the installation instructions. You can look over the instructions by using the provided…

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Answer 6

Both gooseneck hitches are the same, but the #C611-624 (which is the C60680 kit) that includes the vehicle specific mounting rails also includes the center locater kit that makes drilling the hole in the bed for the gooseneck ball much easier. The…

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Answer 7

When using a fixed hitch like the Demco Recon gooseneck to fifth wheel adapter part #DM8550045 that you referenced with a short bed truck it is possible you could get away without having to need more offset for turning clearance but the trailer would…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Replacement Base Assembly for Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #DM6316 is specifically designed for flatbeds that have 2-5/16" recessed gooseneck hitch ball. Just keep in mind that the top of the gooseneck ball…

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Answer 9

The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #DM8550045 mounts to the gooseneck hitch ball via the center mast as depicted in the attached photo. If your hitch ball is recessed and doesn't sit above the bed like normal then this…

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Answer 10

You most likely could get away with not needing a slider hitch since the bed length of your 2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD is 6-1/2 feet which is on the longer side of a "short bed", you have an extended pin box, and the Demco Recon part #DM8550045…

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Answer 11

The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #DM8550045 is an excellent option for a 2019 Ford F-350. In regards to turning clearance, it should give you enough to make moderately sharp turns without having to worry about the…

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Answer 12

Thanks for the picture! That is exactly what I need to confirm what pin box your Forest River Shasta Phoenix 28RB has. I just spoke with my rep at Lippert and you have a 1621 pin box with an 18,000 lbs capacity. You will want the Gen-Y Hitch 5th…

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