Recommended 5th Wheel Trailer To Gooseneck Hitch Adapter For Fabex 730 Pin Box

Question

Question:

Hi, I am looking at upgrading my pinbox to a goosebox or gen-y gooseneck. I have a FABEX 730 pinbox will these work/fit? Thanks,

asked by: Dave S

0

Expert Reply:

I do have a few options for you, but there is not a Goose Box or Gen-Y gooseneck pin box that will be an exact replacement for your Fabex 730 pin box.

The first option is using the Gen-Y # GY38FR. You will need to drill a few holes in the brackets to match your trailer, but as long as you don't drill a bunch of extra holes or drill into any existing holes you will not void the warranty of the pin box. This is quite a bit of work so I recommend having a professional do this for you if you choose to go this route. You will also need the 1/4" filler shims # GY76FR.

The option I recommend is the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 which will bolt on to your king pin and will allow you to connect to a gooseneck hitch. Keep in mind that this option will not work if your pin box is a standard pin box. This will not work with a cushioned or air ride pin box.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

0

Answer 1

When adjusting the height of a pin box such as #LC1191191 it is important to support the pin box when removing the bolts. I recommend 2 or 3 buddies to give you a hand and make sure no one is beneath the pin box while raising or lowering it. With the…

view full answer...

Answer 2

Since you have a B and W Turnoverball hitch installed in your truck that means you have a gooseneck hitch already. Then for an adapter for your fifth wheel hitch we have the #CAB-C5G which will bolt to your trailer's pin box and give you a…

view full answer...

Answer 3

You will want the hitch to be set at the height that 1) allows the trailer to be level, and 2) allows you a minimum of 6 inches between the bottom of the trailer loft and the top of the bed rails. The fifth wheel hitches offer several inches of up…

view full answer...

Answer 4

If your Ram has a 6-1/2 foot bed, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550034 and Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package #DM6099 has adjustable hitch height settings of 15-1/4",…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The fifth wheel pin box we offer that is designed to replace the Fabex 730H you currently have is the Ultra-Fab Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel King Pin, part #UF35-946215. This is a 21,000 lb capacity pin box that has an internal air bag to absorb road…

view full answer...

Answer 6

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…

view full answer...

Answer 7

The pin box you want to replace is the MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box, #MR84VR (etrailer part number) is part number RPB72-1621HD-05 (manufacturer part number) and is a replacement option for the OEM Lippert 1621HD. If you want to install a…

view full answer...

Answer 8

If you already have the Curt rail kit adapter part #C16022 for your 2017 Ram 2500 you most likely already have a slider hitch too. Which you can use a slider hitch with a Sidewinder pin box, but you have to keep it slid forward at all times. You will…

view full answer...

Answer 9

With the Demco Hijacker Auto Slide hitch part #DM8550024 our contacts at Demco has told us that you can be up to 15 degrees out from perfectly straight for the hitch to connect. But if you have a Sidewinder why do you want a sliding hitch? Is yours…

view full answer...

Answer 10

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.…

view full answer...

Answer 11

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…

view full answer...

Answer 12

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…

view full answer...

Recommended 5th Wheel Trailer To Gooseneck Hitch Adapter For Fabex 730 Pin Box

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching