Recommened 5th Wheel Hitch for a Flat Bed Truck w/ a Recessed Well
Question:
I was looking at the BWRVK3500 will it fit in this space or do you have something that will. Thanks
asked by: Tom F
Expert Reply:
Thanks for the pictures! I have a solution for you but you'll need to take a closer measurement. I can't tell exactly where the tape measure ends due to the angle but if your recess well is 4" deep or less I recommend using the B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter item # BWRVK3050. This is the Companion that is designed specifically for recessed gooseneck wells. The well looks about the right height but it looks like the aluminum bed makes it too tall.
I have attached a diagram below with the dimensions of the B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter item # BWRVK3050.
The B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter item # BWRVK3500 you were looking at won't work because it's designed for standard bed trucks. The B&W gooseneck receiver has to be flush for it to work.
If this doesn't work then we do have the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter item # CAB-C5G. This adapter will bolt onto your kingpin and connect to the gooseneck ball.
I have linked a review video below so you can see this adapter in action.
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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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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B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 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
- B and W
more information >
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