Troubleshooting Movement Using Curt X5 Adapter on B&W Gooseneck Base

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I have a 04 dodge 3500 with b/w hitch I have a x 5. I put the 5th wheel hitch in then hooked trailer up did tug test x5 it rocks back and forth put rubber pads under all corners still slop. what can i do about the slop dont want to break pin off and have trailer loose in pickup?

asked by: Jon C

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Expert Reply:

The Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs # 16310 is the system I believe you have. It will have some movement as you stated but you won't have any issue with it failing if you are within the 20,000 lb maximum towing weight capacity and 4,000 lb maximum tongue weight capacity.

There really isn't anything that is recommended to pair these any better. My recommendation for the best fit is the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3500-5W which is designed to be a perfect fit with your underbed gooseneck hitch. If you have a short bed, then use # BWRVK3400-5W instead. These will have a much tighter fit to the bed of your truck when installed.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Yes. You will measure from the tail gate end of your truck bed floor by hooking a tape measure over the end of the truck box and mark the floor at 47-inches. This will provide you the exact location for your ball. See step 1 on the installation…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my B&W representative who confirms that to install their GNRK1121 #BW77FR Turnover Ball hitch on a 2021 Ford F-150, the center of the 4 inch hole for the gooseneck ball would be placed 42-5/8 inches forward of the rear edge of the…

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Answer 3

I reached out to my contact at Curt Manufacturing to see what could cause your issue with the Curt X5 #16310. He said that sometimes there is a very small amount of difference needed to get that pin to lock and that even a thick bedliner could cause…

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Answer 4

First, make sure that when using the Curt X5 adapter, #C16220, that you are putting it into a compatible Curt Gooseneck trailer hitch (Curt EZr double-lock gooseneck hitches). It is not designed to be used with any other hitch. If the locking pins…

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Answer 5

I have a better solution for you because the X5 adapter #16310 cannot be properly secured in a 2015 Ram 2500 that has the B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck trailer hitch. What you can do is install the gooseneck hitch, #BWGNRK1384-5W, and then use the…

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Answer 6

The Curt Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter #C16210 cannot be used with a rotating pin box due to the stress on the connection point, which is the gooseneck hitch ball opening, will be too great. This can cause a catastrophic failure, ending in…

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Answer 7

The Curt X5 Rail Adapter #16310 is designed to mount to the square B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hole to provide above-bed, industry standard 5th wheel base rails. The adapter itself (along with any other similar rail adapter) will not provide any…

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Answer 8

Your spray in bed liner would not be the issue in most cases but we do have a solution that we have found works in your situation. We had a customer come back and state that the first time he went to use the #16310 on his truck with a spray in bed…

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Answer 9

There are some B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck trailer hitch and truck combinations that are not compatible with the Curt X5 adapter #16310. So far we have determined that it is not compatible with the following: 2013 - 2016 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2014 -…

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Answer 10

How old is the hitch? Does your fifth wheel have a standard pin box or a cushioned pin box? Has it been lubricated? Does the locking bar automatically lock when the jaw closes? The thing that comes to mind immediately is the capture plates may not be…

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Answer 11

We don't offer a video, but that's a great idea that I'll suggest to our shop manager. The maintenance procedures for the Demco #DM8550040 Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch are outlined in the linked owner's manual, but the keeping…

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Answer 12

If you have been upkeeping with the care and maintenance on your 18K Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550034 it sounds like you might need to mess with the gear adjustment bolt located on the cab-end of the Hijacker. To do this you need to place the…

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