How to Determine Clearance of Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck on 2020 Ford F-250 Short Bed

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Gen y hitch. Will this hitch work on a 2020 f250 4 door? It doesn’t have a long bed.

asked by: Andrew S

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It is certainly possible for the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY58GR to work on your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty short bed, but there are likely going to be clearance issues as these are meant for long bed trucks. That said, there is a way to determine the clearance, though you will first need to add a gooseneck hitch and offset hitch ball, which are the following:

- B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1116
- 4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # BWGNXA4085

Then you will use the following formula to determine if you have enough clearance.

(A + B) - C = Clearance

A = Distance from the center of the gooseneck ball to the back of the truck cab
B = Length of offset (4")
C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half)

If the clearance is 4 inches or more, you will be able to make a 90 degree turn with the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY58GR.

Otherwise, you will need to add a sliding fifth wheel hitch, and if you want a gooseneck as well, you can have both with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1116 I mentioned, as it also doubles as the base rails for the outstanding B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # BWRVK3400-5W.

The only other thing you would need if you don't have one is a gooseneck/5th wheel wiring harness, the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness for Aluminum Beds # C57008.

I have added links below to video reviews and installs for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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 2

The closest Gen-Y 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter we have to the #GY43FR that has the auto-latching feature is the part #GY48FR. This has a higher weight capacity of 25k compared to 21k and has a pin weight range of 2,500 to 4,500 lbs but it does…

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Answer 3

I have attached for you below a dimensional drawing of the Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #325-GH-8045.

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Answer 4

The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel-Gooseneck Pin Box part #325-GH-8045 fits the most common trailer pin box bolt pattern which is a Lippert 1621. I have attached an article that shows how you can measure to confirm or you can look for a…

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Answer 5

I went out to the warehouse and found that the height of the hitch ball in the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 for your 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 measured 5-3/4" from the bottom of the platform to the top of the hitch ball. I…

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Answer 6

You can use a Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter #CAB-C5GX1216 which will connect to the pin box on your 5th wheel. This will allow you to connect to a gooseneck hitch ball on your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The Adapter has…

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Answer 7

The short bed 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duties like yours are a bit longer than standard short beds as they are 6-3/4 feet long. So what that means is that if your trailer has a nose that tapers in at all the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to…

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Answer 8

The Reese Goose Box Air Ride Coupler Adapters are going to replace the Lippert pin box on your Fifth Wheel so the hole spacing on the brackets is pin box specific. Your existing Pin box should have a sticker on it that tells you the Lippert OEM pin…

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Answer 9

Currently the Reese Goose Box like #RP85FR is the only replacement pin box that will connect to a gooseneck ball that is approved by Lippert to not void their Frame Structure Warranty. The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box…

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Answer 10

The best option in a replacement 5th wheel pin box for your trailer to avoid clearance issues with the bed rails is a Sidewinder. A Sidewinder replacement pin box moves the trailer pivot point rearward by 22-inches. This means that the pin box…

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Answer 11

Some awnings have adjustments that will make the arms different lengths. This is for water run off and or to get the shade where you would like it. It seems like you have an awning like that. The Solera Awning #LC434724 has three sets of holes that…

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Answer 12

The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Lippert 1621/1621 HD - Auto Latch - 25K #GY66FR you were looking at is a confirmed replacement for your Lippert 1621 HD pin box and will not require any shims. The #GY66FR has the…

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