Installing 5th Wheel Hitch On 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup That Already Has Gooseneck Hitch Installed

Question:

I currently have a 2004 dodge 2500 Cummins ccsb with and unknown gooseneck hitch under bed. I would like to use a sidewinder pin box on my 2006 crossroad tf37ck 39ft 5th wheel toy hauler for better turning/cab clearance but was told not to use it with a gooseneck to 5th wheel hitch. Can I mount a 5th wheel hitch above bed and retain the under bed gooseneck? Im new to the 5th wheel game as I just inherited the toy hauler. Any and all help is highly appreciated and thank you in advance for your time.

asked by: Joseph

Expert Reply:

It is doubtful that you'll be able to install the above bed industry standard rails with a gooseneck already installed under the bed. However, if you can identify what under-bed gooseneck system you currently have installed, we can either confirm that or identify a solution that will work.

You are correct that a gooseneck to 5th wheel adapter should not be used with a rotating turret type pin box. The easiest way to install a set of above bed rails is to use either the Curt X5 5th Wheelbase Rails Adapter, # 16310 or the Demco 5th Wheelbase Rails Adapter, # DM6140. This however will require a change the pin box on your 5th wheel. You can then use a slider type 5th wheel hitch since you have a short bed truck. Or you will need to change the gooseneck hitch.

expert reply by: Michael R