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Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch in a 2011 Dodge Ram 3500  

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WHICH CONVERTER SHOULD I USE TO PULL A 34 FT CHALLENGER WITH A RAM 3500 2011. AND WILL IT BE OK FOR PERMENENT PULLING ACROSS COUNTRY?

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There are a few different options for towing a 5th wheel trailer with a gooseneck trailer hitch. The best solution and most secure that will also offer you the best ride is a Goose Box. The Goose Box fits in place of the trailer pin box and has attaches to a gooseneck ball in the truck.

In order to use the Goose Box you will need to have a specific trailer pin box. If the pin box is a Lippert 0719, 1621, 1621HD, you can use Goose Box # RP85FR.

If the pin box is a Lippert 0115, 0116, or 1716 you can use # RP94716-61301. The pin box manufacturer and model number should be on a sticker or plate on the pin box itself.

If you do not have one of the above mentioned pin boxes then I recommend going with the Ranch Hitch, # AM3100. It has a 6k pin weight capacity and 24,000 pound gross trailer weight capacity. This adapter would work to tow the trailer across the country. I also recommend safety chains # AM3109 with this adapter.

I have included a link to an FAQ article on adapters and some instruction links for you.

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