How to Adapt Gooseneck Hitch for Use With a 5th Wheel in a 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 8-Foot Bed
Question:
Hello can I install a Fifth wheel plate type hitch with out removing the gooseneck ball hitch that I have in the truck bed now?? 2006 GMC Serra 3500 8foot bed need a 20,000 + higher would be better rated hitch what would you recommend? thanks
asked by: James B
Expert Reply:
A 5th wheel trailer can be towed using a gooseneck-equipped truck either by use of an adapter, such as the Convert-A-Ball # CAB-C5G, by use of a Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Rail Adapter Plate such as the Curt X5, part # C16210, or by replacing the 5th wheel pin box with an adapter pin box.
Products like the Curt X5 are application-specific; the X5 is compatible with Curt Double-Lock and Flip and Store gooseneck hitches (C-60 and C-600 series). We also offer the Curt adapter for B and W square shank Turnover Ball Hitches, part # 16310.
You might refer to the linked article concerning methods to adapt these two types of trailer couplers.
I have also provided a link to our page for all such items.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- CURT
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Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- CURT
more information >
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Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter - 12" to 16" Tall - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Convert-A-Ball
more information >
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