Fifth Wheel Adapter for 2011 Ford F 350 Towing Raptor Toyhauler
Question:
I just bought F 350 w/ B andW turnover ball gooseneck hitch, raptor trailer specs are GTW 18, 000 and trailer king pin weight 3, 460. Coupler CAB-C5G a good fit for this setup.
asked by: Richard P
Expert Reply:
From a ride-quality standpoint, using a fifth wheel hitch to tow a fifth wheel trailer is always the preferred option. Since your truck already has a gooseneck hitch installed in it, there are other alternatives (see link).
The Reese Goose Box is the best alternative, but because of its 16,000 lb capacity, it would not work for you. The next best option would be to use a Curt X5 Fifth Wheel Adapter, like part # 16310 which is compatible with B and W square shank standard center gooseneck hitches. The adapter provides industry-standard fifth wheel rails that would allow you to use a Curt, Reese, Draw-Tite, Husky or Valley stationary or sliding fifth wheel hitch.
Using the Convert-A-Ball CAB-C5G adapter you mentioned would work well for your toy hauler, but keep in mind that using an adapter of this sort can exert extra stress on the frame of your fifth wheel and may have warranty implications.
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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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
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