How To Tow a Trailer with Inverted 5th Wheel Hitch

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Im looking at a trailer that has an inverted fifth wheel hitch, My truck already has a fifth wheel hitch, whats the easiest/cheapest way to make that work?

asked by: Donavan S

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Expert Reply:

The only option we offer for using a trailer inverted fifth wheel hitch is the B&W Turnoverball King Pin Adapter for Trailers with Inverted 5th-Wheel Hitches part # BWGNXA4000 which requires the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch. If you can let me know the year, make, and model of the truck I can make sure you get the correct one.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I do have a solution for you, but we typically recommend going with a sliding 5th wheel hitch when towing a 5th wheel trailer with a truck that has a bed shorter than 8 feet. For your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed I recommend…

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Answer 2

We don't have a 2 inch receiver application, but we do have the B&W Turnoverball King Pin Adapter for Trailers with Inverted 5th-Wheel Hitches #BWGNXA4000 which is a 2-1/2 inch outer measurement on the solid square. We also have the Fifth…

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Answer 3

Without knowing the actual hitch you are using, I can only give you general info. Sometimes with this issue it is because you are taking too much weight off the hitch. The hitch needs a certain amount of weight on it to function correctly and release…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 7

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is…

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Answer 9

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 10

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 12

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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