5th Wheel And Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation For An Aluminum Duramag Flatbed Truck
Question:
I have an aluminum duramag flatbed on my 2011 f250 and am looking for information on how to install a fifth wheel hitch to tow a camper. Ive read doing a gooseneck conversion could Crack frame a d void warranty of camper so wanted to see what you recommend
asked by: Michael B
Expert Reply:
I recommend installing the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks # BWGNRK1500. This is a gooseneck hitch that is specifically designed to be installed on flatbed trucks. This hitch is capable of towing a maximum of 30,000-lbs, and a vertical load limit of 7,500-lbs.
If you want to also use a 5th wheel, you can use the B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3050 which will utilize the hole used to house the gooseneck ball on # BWGNRK1500.
This 5th wheel hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 25,000-lbs, and a vertical load limit of 6,250-lbs.
I have not heard of any issues regarding frame cracking, however, you will need to fabricate some kind of steel surface underneath the bed for the gooseneck hitch to be welded.
Additionally, I recommend referring to your owners manual for your maximum towing capacity and compare the numbers between the hitch and the vehicle, and use the lowest rating between the two.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Flatbed Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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