Base System for Installing 5th Wheel Hitch on a GMC Kodiak with Flatbed
Question:
I have a GMC C4500 KODIAK REGENCY 2007 WHAT BASE LEGS WOULD I NEED TO INSTALL IT
asked by: Rob H
Expert Reply:
I have some options that allow you to tow a 5th wheel trailer with a flatbed, but we'll have to use some alternative methods since there aren't any base rails or legs for the Curt Q25 to be compatible with a flatbed like what you have on your GMC Kodiak.
The easiest solution is to use the Demco Recon # DM8550045 which clamps around a gooseneck hitch ball and converts to a 5th wheel connection. The only thing you really need to check for your setup is that there's enough room for the base to fit in the recessed portion of your bed. The base of the Recon measures 30" wide and 28" long which you can see in the attached diagram.
If you don't have enough space for the base then we need to look at using the B&W Companion for Flatbed Trucks # BWRVK3050 which installs into the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1500 that will need to be fabricated into your bed after your current gooseneck hitch is removed (if you don't already have this hitch installed).
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Products Referenced in This Question
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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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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Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- Offset
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Ball
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- Demco
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