Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch in a 2005 Ford F-350
Question:
I have a 2005 dually f350 diesel with an 8foot bed that I bought used with a gooseneck hitch already installed. We have a fifth wheel we new to tow and want to know if your gooseneck to fifth wheel companion hitch will work with the gooseneck ball already installed in our truck? Im new to all of this so dummy down your response please.
asked by: Nicole
Expert Reply:
Yes, I am sure it does work with a goosebox.
If you do not know what brand you have then there are other adapter options. You could use the Andersen Ranch Hitch, # AM3100. I have linked a video review of this adapter for you.
The best option is to replace the pin box on the 5th wheel trailer with a Reese Goose Box. The Goose Box mounts like a pin box but instead of a king pin that fits into a 5th wheel hitch, it has a gooseneck ball coupler.
There are 2 Goose Boxes and they only fit certain pin boxes. You will need to look at the trailer pin box for a sticker or plate that lists the pin box manufacturer and model number. Goose Box # RP85FR fits Lippert 0719, 1621 and 1621HD pin boxes as well as Fabex PB-600 Series pin boxes.
Goose Box # RP94716-61301 fits Lippert 0115, 1116 and 1716 pin boxes.
I have included a link to a help article that covers different adapters for towing a 5th wheel trailer with a gooseneck trailer hitch.
Products Referenced in This Question
Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No Offset
- 24000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
- Andersen
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Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter - Lippert 1716 - 16,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Replaces King Pin
- King Pin Adapters
- Lippert 0115
- Lippert 1116
- Lippert 1716
- Reese
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Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Replaces King Pin
- King Pin Adapters
- Fabex 600
- Lippert 0719
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1716
- Lippert Rhino
- Reese
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