Convert-A-Ball Hitch Balls
Convert-A-Ball offers many interchangeable hitch ball sets, capable of towing up to 10000 lbs. These make switching between multiple trailers with a single vehicle an easy transition.
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mounts
An essential part of your towing setup, Convert-A-Ball cushioned ball mounts provide the rise or drop you need to pull your trailer safely while adding protection for your vehicle and trailer.
Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapters
Convert-A-Ball gooseneck couplers give you the ability to coule your fifth-wheel king pin to your gooseneck htich while still allowing for a safe and smooth drive.
Convert-A-Ball Truck Bed Extenders
Convert-A-Ball offers the perfect solution to add space to your truck bed. The Kwik Gate truck bed extender allows you to carry longer loads safely and securely.
Convert-A-Ball Portable Fire Pit
The fire dancer portable fire pit is perfect for any camping, fishing, hunting trip, or just for your backyard. Keep warm and toasty without any mess or worry.
Convert-A-Ball Truck Bed Steps
Take the stress off of your knees when climbing in your pickup truck bed. Convert-A-Ball steps install easily on your tailgate to provide an extra step when getting in your
Convert-A-Ball
Convert-A-Ball products are all about providing convenience and comfort for everyday trailering. The interchangeable ball system is a flawless, patented design that allows a quick and simple switch between trailers. Cushioned ball mounts ensure a smooth towing experience. Make your trailering a breeze with Convert-A-Ball's affordable, innovative products.
- Makes towing multiple trailers easy
- Provides for a comfortable ride while towing
- Surpasses the national standard for hitch balls
- First manufacturing company of interchangeable hitch products
- No tools necessary for assembly
Convert-A-Ball Reviews and Installation Videos
Expert Answers about Convert-A-Ball
Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Using an Offset Adapter- The bed lengths between an F-150 and F-250 of the same year with the same cab should be the same. If you could tell me the year and cab style I can tell you if there are any differences. But if you have a short bed and want to tow a 5th wheel trailer with a gooseneck trailer hitch an offset adapter like # CAB-C5GX1216 is not going to give you any extra clearance when making tight turns because the pivot point does not change.
The only adapter that has an offset is the Andersen Ultimate Connec
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- Distance from Trailer Hitch Pin Hole to Back of Ball Mount Drop on Cushioned Ball Mount AMSC10
- On the Convert-a-Ball cushioned ball mount # AMSV10 from the center of the hitch pin hole to were the nearest part of the drop is approximately 4-1/4 inches. This amount can very slightly depending on the welds. I have edited your picture to show this.
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- Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch in a 2011 Dodge Ram 3500
- There are a few different options for towing a 5th wheel trailer with a gooseneck trailer hitch. The best solution and most secure that will also offer you the best ride is a Goose Box. The Goose Box fits in place of the trailer pin box and has attaches to a gooseneck ball in the truck.
In order to use the Goose Box you will need to have a specific trailer pin box. If the pin box is a Lippert 0719, 1621, 1621HD, or Fabex PB-600 series you can use Goose Box # RP94622.
If the pin box is a
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- Will Convert-A-Ball 5th-Wheel-To-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 Work on Ford F-450 And RV
- As long as you have a gooseneck hitch on your 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty truck, the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-To-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 is a compatible fit for your RV. The coupler will bolt to your trailers king pin and will connect to the gooseneck ball.
This item features a height differential of 12-16 inches. To find the correct size, you will need to back the vehicle under the trailer, measure from the top of the ball in the truck bed to the base of the pin box on the
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- Using Cushioned Ball Mount with Surge or Hydraulic Trailer Brakes
- You can certainly use a cushioned ball mount like the Convert-A-Ball # AMSC2HD along with a trailer that is equipped with a surge or hydraulic brake coupler.
The dampening action of the cushioned ball mount will not affect how efficiently the surge coupler compresses and actuates the trailer brakes, but it will lessen the jarring felt when the ballmount moves against the hitch pin.
I have linked you to our Ball Mount FAQ which will walk you through the process of choosing a ball mount with
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- Does the Quick Release of the Convert-A-Ball Step Gate Allow Clearance for a Tonneau Cover
- With the Convert-A-Ball Step Gate # CAB-SG removed using the quick release there still will be a portion of the assembly that will go over the top of the tail gate.
To get an idea of what will still be on the tail gate check out the picture I attached.
This additional bracket that will go over the tail gate may or may not interfere with your roll-up truck bed cover. I would think that you would be okay, but you will want to check out the pic and compare it to your setup to see if you think
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- Installing Convert-A-Ball Step Gate # CAB-SG-2R on 2013 GMC Sierra with Bed LInder
- We have not yet completed an installation of the Convert-A-Ball Step Gate, so we do not have an actual install video, but we do have a video that we received from Convert-A-Ball that shows the Step Gate installed on a truck that has a spray-in bed liner. On trucks that have a spray-in liner, the Step Gate can be installed directly over the liner.
On trucks with plastic drop-in bed liners, the bed liner will need to be trimmed so that the mounting plates of the Step Gate are in direct metal
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- Bolting Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G to 5th Wheel Pin Box
- As long as the set screws that attach the collar to the king pin are evenly tightened so that the surface of each set screw is flush with the collar, and the cap screws that secure the collar to the adapter are correctly torqued to the rating mentioned in the instructions, Convert-A-Ball states that it is not necessary to bolt the hitch plate to the pin box. In fact, they specifically guarantee that if correctly installed the adapter will not separate from the king pin.
Because of the additio
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- Can a Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th Wheel Adapter be Used on a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD Short Bed
- In order to determine if you will have enough clearance, measure from the center of the gooseneck ball in your truck forward to the back of the truck cab. That distance will have to be at least 4 inches or more than half the width of the trailer overhang.
For example if the measurement on the truck is 44 inches then the widest trailer you can tow safely is 80 inches. In order to get more offset you will need to use something that provides an actual offset that moves the pivot point back (the
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- Towing Multiple 5th Wheel Trailers with a Gooseneck Hitch in a Flat Bed Truck
- Your best option is going to be an adapter like the one you referenced, # CAB-C5GX1216. However, keep in mind that the offset does not move the pivot point back on the truck so no extra clearance will be gained when making tight turns. The models with the offset do have to be bolted to the pin box on the trailer. The regular straight models like # CAB-C5G do not.
The length of your flat bed is also a factor. If the distance from the gooseneck ball to the end of the truck is greater than it wo
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- Will Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter Fit Recessed Gooseneck Ball on Flatbed
- You can use the Convert-A-Ball adapter # CAB-C5G with your flat bed and gooseneck hitch that is recessed below that plate. The 16 inch square opening is more than enough for the adapter.
The adapter has a pin weight capacity of 4,000 pounds and towing capacity of 20,000 pounds. If you need more capacity I recommend the Ranch Hitch # AM3100 and safety chains # AM3109. It has a pin weight capacity of 6,000 pounds and gross trailer weight capacity of 24,000 pounds.
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- Anti-Rattle Recommendations for Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount # AMSC4
- We do have some anti-rattle locking pins that will fit the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount # AMSC4, but the Lets Go Aero Anti-Rattle Device and Lock # 63232 is not compatible as it needs a hollow shank to fit properly. The Draw-Tite J-Pin Stabilization Pin # 63201 will fit this mount, however it requires a specific type of hitch to ensure a secure fit. I have included a graphic showing what this hitch looks like.
I have included links to video reviews of this item.
Another option is to
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- Can Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter CAB-C5G Be Removed to Reuse the King Pin
- Yes, the # CAB-C5G fifth-wheel to gooseneck adapter by Convert-A-Ball attaches to the trailer king pin with set bolts, so it could certainly be removed if needed. The adapter does have holes for a semi-permanent bolt-on installation, but it is not mandatory to use these on the # CAB-C5G model which does not have an offset.
The # CAB-C5GX1216 adapter with a 7-1/2 inch offset would be used in short bed trucks. Due to the different leverage caused by the offset, it is necessary to bolt this ad
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- Is the Convert-A-Ball Ball Adapter Compatible with Other Weight Distribution Shanks
- The Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount Adapter, # BA-1, will work with any weight distribution shank that has 3/4 inch diameter holes that are 1-1/4 inches apart on center. I spoke with my contact at Convert-A-Ball and verified that you can use this adapter with any weight distribution shank that has the same bolt hole dimensions.
This adapter will work with your old Equal-i-zer shank. I actually pulled an Equal-i-zer weight distribution shank from my warehouse and made a video for you.
To attach
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- Installing Convert-A-Ball Step Gate # CAB-SG-2R Over Spray-On Bed Liner
- I spoke with my Convert-A-Ball representative, who tells me that installing the Step Gate # CAB-SG-2R over a plastic bed liner will prevent it from working properly, but installing it over a spray-in liner would be perfectly acceptable, and would not affect the function or performance of the step.
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- Dimensions of Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank # AMAC1
- I ran out to the warehouse, and pulled one of the # AMAC1 shanks. I found that the distance from the end of the shank that would insert into the hitch receiver to the center of the hitch pin hole is exactly 2-11/16 inches, as you can see in the accompanying photo.
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- Does the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter Need to Be Bolted to the King Pin
- It is not required that you run bolts through the bolt holes of the hitch plate bolt holes of the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G, but if you want to you can contact Convert-A-Ball and they will supply you with a bolt kit. Convert-A-Ball guarantees that if you install this product correctly you will not need to use the bolt holes.
The reason the bolt holes are there is because this adapter shares the same hitch plate as the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-
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- Dimensions of the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank # AMAC1
- I believe the measurement you are looking for is 7-1/4 inches. I attached a picture that shows this measurement as well as another picture that has some other measurements you may find useful.
If you need any other measurements just email me back.
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- Fifth Wheel King Pin to Gooseneck Hitch Adapter for 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500
- When you get right down to it, if you are going to primarily tow a fifth wheel trailer and you have not installed a gooseneck yet, the best practice really is to use a sliding fifth wheel hitch. Reese offers a nice option, their Elite Series, part # RP30144 that would allow you to install a fifth wheel hitch using rails, part # RP30868 that mount under the truck bed. Four small flush-mounted pucks remain in the bed once the hitch is removed, allowing full bed access.
Even a standard mount sli
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- Compatibility of Convert-A-Ball Step Gate # CAB-SG-2R with 2012 Dodge Ram With Solid Tonneau Cover
- The handle of the Convert-A-Ball Step Gate, part # CAB-SG-2R does break the plane of the top of the truck bed when closing the tailgate. The overall height of the handle is 17-1/4 inches above the tailgate. This may interfere with a solid tonneau cover on your truck bed and require you remove the Step Gate to close the tailgate. There is a quick release that allows the Step Gate to be removed if the whole tailgate or bed is needed.
The Step Gate can be mounted at any point across the tailgate
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- What is the Pin Weight Capacity of the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter
- The pin weight of the trailer should be with the other specs or in the owners literature. It could also be on a sticker or plate on the pin box. The Convert-A-Ball adapter, # CAB-C5GX1216, has a pin weight capacity of 4,000 pounds but if you determine that not to be enough then I recommend the Ranch Hitch, # AM3139, with a pin weight capacity of 6,000 pounds.
These offset adapters will not provide adequate extra clearance for a short bed truck because the pivot point of the trailer does not c
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- How to Pick Out the Right Rise/Drop Ball Mount for a 2010 Chevy Express Van
- I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the hitch while on level ground. Next, you will measure the coupler height from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler when the trailer is on level ground.
Next, you will need to compute the difference. If the hitch height is great
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- Is the 1 or 2 Step Convert-A-Ball Step Gate Compatible with a 2004 Ram 3500 Diesel 2WD
- The Convert-A-Ball Step Gates are universal fit items that would both work well on your 2004 Dodge Ram 3500. The 2 step model, # CAB-SG-2R, will make your first step easier than the 1 step model, # CAB-SG. For reference, once the step gate is mounted to your tailgate, the 1 step model will sit 10 inches below your tailgate. On the 2 step model, the first stop will be 20 inches below the tailgate and the second step will sit 10 inches below the tailgate.
You will have no problem using the 2 s
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- 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Options for a 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 Crew Cab
- The capacities of the truck for towing, tongue, payload, and others are listed in the owners manual. What you can do is take the gross vehicle weight rating as listed on the label in the door jamb and subtract the empty weight of the truck. What remains is how much the truck can carry including cargo and passengers.
The capacity in the truck bed is likely going to be high enough for most any 5th wheel trailer. On a 5th wheel trailer, the center of the king pin when connected to the trailer w
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- Using Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter on Receiver Hitch
- The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter you mentioned, part # CAB-C5G is meant to convert a truck bed mounted gooseneck hitch for use with a fifth wheel trailer. It cannot be used with a trailer ball mounted to a draw bar installed into a rear mounted receiver hitch.
Your best bet would be to install a fifth wheel hitch in your truck bed. You would want to choose a fifth wheel hitch whose weight capacity exceeds the fully loaded and ready to tow weight of your fifth wheel
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- Can Replacement Balls be Ordered for the Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set
- Yes, if you got the Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set # 904B and later decided you wanted to also get the 1-7/8 inch ball you could get a Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Hitch Ball 1-7/8 inch diameter # 300b.
Or if you wanted to get all three balls at once you could order a Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set # 900B. This comes with a 1-7/8 inch ball, a 2 inch ball and a 2-5/16. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.
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- Distance From Center of Hitch Pin Hole to Center of Ball Hole Convert-A-Ball Ball Mounts # CAB-LD6
- The length of the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount # CAB-LD6 from the center of the ball mount hole to the center of the hitch pin hole, in the towing position, is 15 inches. When the mount is fully extended, the same measurement is 21-1/2 inches. This ball mount will also have a 6-inch drop. I have included a video review of this product.
As a reminder, you cannot tow your boat with the ball mount in the full-extended position, only the tow position. The extended and swivel position is only to be u
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- What is the Recommended Truck Bed Expander for 2010 Toyota Tacoma
- Since the Covert-A-Ball Kwik Gate Bed Extender and Tailgate Step # KG48 is a universal-fit item, it is compatible for your vehicle.
For your 2010 Toyota Tacoma, however, I recommend the Topline Fold Down Truck Bed Expander # BX4004-02. The Topline Bed Expander telescopes to fit almost any size pickup, expanding from 48 inches. and takes up only 5 inches of truck bed when not in use. It is light weight and durable and is easily removed in approximately 30 seconds with the removal of two releas
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- Availability of Cushioned Multipurpose Ball Mount
- It sounds like you are looking for a multipurpose ball mount like part # D210, which offers a 2-1/4 inch drop. If you were needing a ballmount with a drop, the D210 would place your trailer coupler about 7/8 inches above level, which would be perfectly acceptable. The D210 is not cushioned, we do not offer a cushioned multipurpose ball mount.
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- Gooseneck or 5th Wheel Recommendation for Towing Heavy Loads
- Typically gooseneck hitches will have higher capacities than 5th wheel hitches. So if you plan on towing pretty heavy that would be what I would recommend. Most of the time the gooseneck hitches will have a 30,000 lb capacity. You will need to make sure you do not exceed the capacity of your tow vehicle though as every tow setup is limited by the lowest rated component in the setup.
If you email me back with the year/make/model of your vehicle I can recommend you a hitch.
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