Is There Drilling Required to Install the Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler # AM3139.

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Will I need to drill any holes with the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/8inch Offset for Short-Bed Trucks

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Yes, you will need to drill 4 holes into your pin box to install the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/8inch Offset # AM3139.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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In regards to the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter part #AM3100, the bolt circuit diameter is about 8-5/8" on center whereas the overall diameter of the plate is about 9-3/4". I will say that most pin…

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Answer 2

There's actually a very good reason why we like to see 5 or 6 inches of clearance between the underside of the trailer loft and the tops of the bed sides. If you make a downhill turn, the underside of your trailer loft will actually be…

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Answer 3

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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Answer 4

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 5

Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! The EcoHitch #EH57FR sits a little higher than the Curt #C52NR so it will give you better ground clearance for your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500. The EcoHitch is a bit more recessed into the front bumper than the…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 7

The best way to prevent any clearance issues with your 2022 KZ Durango Gold G356RLQ and your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 6-1/2' bed and factory puck system is by using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM79GV. This hitch slides back and…

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Answer 8

Hi Mark; thanks for the question and I have some good news for you as we have the exact 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter to replace the Turning Point pin box on your Jayco Eagle HT 30.5 CKTS. The correct part is the following: - Gen-Y Hitch Shock…

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Answer 9

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 10

It's a bummer but you can't use a pivoting pin box with a fifth wheel hitch that only attaches to a gooseneck ball as the additional twisting torque that these types of pin boxes but on hitches requires four attachment points instead of just…

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Answer 11

Hey Bob, thanks for writing in, and you got yourself one heck of a truck with the 2024 Silverado 2500HD. And though you'll need an adapter since you have the factory prep package you can definitely use the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel…

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Answer 12

If you have the Gooseneck versions of the Curt CrossWing ( #C92DR or #C32DR) you unfortunately would not be able to use the Rota-Flex with it. The pivoting head causing too much strain for the single point of contact you have with a gooseneck hitch.…

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Is There Drilling Required to Install the Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler # AM3139.

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