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• Interchangeable Hitch Ball Set Compatible with 3/4 inch and 1 inch Drawbar Mounting Holes
• To be able to use a hitch ball with drawbars that have both a 3/4 inch and 1 inch shank you would need to select a hitch ball that has a 3/4 inch shank and then use a Hitch Ball Bushing, # 320000, that will reduce the size of the hole in the drawbar that accepts a 1 inch shank to 3/4 inch. You could use the Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set, # 800B, along with the bushing in both drawbars and this would give you a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball and 2 inch hitch ball combination with 3,500 lbs ca
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• Dimensions and Recommendations for a 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch Adapter
• At the absolute most narrow point the adapter is about 9-1/2 inches in circumference and about 3-1/2 inches in diameter. The overall height at 16 inches is actually about 17-1/2 inches from the bottom of the adapter to the top where it attaches to the trailer. To find the correct height you will need, first park the truck and trailer on level ground. Make sure you have 4 inches of clearance between the top of the bed sides and the bottom of the trailer loft for pitch and roll. Then, measur
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• Bed Extender and Tailgate Step for a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
• The Convert-A-Ball Kwik Gate Bed Extender and Tailgate Step, # KG48, is considered a universal fit item. It measures 48 inches wide. You will need to measure your bed width to determine if it will fit your 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. I am not convinced that it is a fit based on the 48 inch measurement. The reason is because the other bed extenders we carry are also not listed as a fit and they are at least 48 inches wide. But you may be interested in # CAB-SG-2L. This is also a tailgate
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• Warranty on Convert-A-Ball Ball Set # 906B and How Much Play Between the Ball and the Shank
• On the Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set, part # 906B, there is very little play between the ball and the shank after the two pieces are assembled. I am including a video that will give you a better idea of how much play there will be. The warranty on the stainless steel ball set # 906B is a 2 -year limited warranty. The Convert-A-Ball warranty states that all products are warrantied for material and workmanship to the original owner/purchaser of the product. Fair wear and tear of produ
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• Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter for 2005 Holiday Rambler 2007 Toyota Tundra
• Hands down, the 5th wheel trailer to gooseneck trailer hitch that I recommend the most is the Ranch Hitch, # AM3139. It has the longest offset available at 8 inches. It is also rated for 6,000 pounds pin weight and 24,000 pounds gross trailer weight. It is also height adjustable from 11-3/4 inches to 14-3/4 inches. To determine the height you need, back your truck into position as if you were hooking up your fifth-wheel trailer, making sure that the truck and trailer are level. Then measure
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• Is the Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Bolted or Welded Onto the Trailer
• The Convert-A-Ball 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter, # CAB-C5G, does not require welding, bolting it into place will be secure. Adding an adapter is meant to be more temporary than permanent which is why welding is not needed. The Ranch hitch, # AM3100, also bolts on but has more mounting hole options that the Covert-A-Ball. This adapter also has a higher pin weight capacity at 6,000 pounds so I would recommend it. You will also need some safety chains, # AM3109.
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• Recommendation for a 2-Step Tailgate Step for a Truck with a Tonneau Cover
• There are 2 different 2-step version of the Convert-A-Ball Step Gate. For the passengers side, we have # CAB-SG-2R. For the driver side we have # CAB-SG-2L. If your tonneau cover just rests on the top of the tail gate it will not interfere with where the steps mount to the tailgate.
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• Will Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler Stop Shake and Stabilize a Trailer
• The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler, # CGH, fits inside of an outer tube that has a 4 inch inner diameter. If the outer tube on your existing trailer has an outer tube with a 4 inch inner diameter and it uses safety pins to secure to the outer tube, it will fit. It has a 2,000 pound pin weight capacity and 30,000 pound gross trailer weight capacity. The pin weight concerns me since you have a car trailer and, when loaded, you could easily exceed the 2,000 pound limit.
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• Choosing Between Convert-A-Ball and Reese High-Rise Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Adapters
• If you were only planning on towing a fifth wheel trailer occasionally, but towing a gooseneck the majority of the time, going with the Convert-A-Ball Gooseneck adapter you referenced, part # CAB-C5G would be your best choice. Since you are planning on towing a fifth wheel trailer the vast majority of the time (maybe exclusively) the Hi-Rise Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Adapter would be the safer and easier to use alternative.
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• Would Using an Offset Convert-a-Ball 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter Give Clearance to Make 90 Turn
• In order for you to know if you can make 90 degree turns you will need to take some measurements of your trailer and truck and then plug those numbers into a formula to determine if you have enough clearance to make a 90 degree turn. The first measurement you will need to take is the distance from the center of your gooseneck ball to the truck cab. You will need to take into consideration the relation of your kingpin to the nose of your trailer. If your king pin is extended beyond the front o
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• Distance from the Center of the Ball Hole to the Upright Portion of Cushioned Ball Mount
• I went out into our warehouse and measured a Cushioned Ball Mount # AMSC10 and found that the distance from the center of the ball hole out to the portion of the upright portion of the ball mount is 2 inches. Check out the video I attached to see this measurement in action.
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• Gooseneck vs 5th Wheel Hitch for Towing My RV Fifth Wheel Trailer
• A gooseneck adapter that is designed for towing a fifth-wheel trailer, like the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter, # CAB-C5G, is normally used when a person already has a gooseneck trailer hitch installed in the truck and needs to tow both gooseneck and 5th wheel trailers. These adapters are a good solution, but do not provide as nice a ride when towing a fifth wheel trailer. If your truck does not have a hitch installed I would recommend going with a fifth-wheel hitch f
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• Will the Convert-A-Ball Dual Cushioned Ball Mount Work at Max Rise on a 2005 Jeep Liberty
• I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned, Adjustable Ball Mount, # CAB-UM, and took some measurements for you. The most critical measurement is going to be the measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole, to the back of the ball platform, which is 6 inches, and the measurement from the top of the receiver shank to the top of the ball platform, which is 8-1/2 inches, in the max rise position, see photo link. As long as the distance out from the center of y
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• How To Measure Clearance on Ford F-250 Short Bed to Determine if Offset Gooseneck Adapter is Needed
• To determine the clearance needed on your F-250 Super Duty 6-1/2 foot bed, you need to take the width of your fifth wheel and divide by two. Then measure from the gooseneck hitch ball in the truck to the back of the truck cab. That dimension should be 4 inches more than your first measurement for correct clearance. For example, if your trailer measures 96 inches wide, take half (48 inches), then add 4 inches (52 inches). So if the measurement from the gooseneck hitch ball in the truck to the
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• How is Height Adjusted on Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Part # CAB-C5G
• The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter uses two set bolts that when loosened, will allow the height of the adapter to be adjusted from 12 to 16 inches. This adapter is the only cushioned height-adjustable model we offer. If you click on the smaller photos on the product description page, you can see the adapter at different heights. I have also edited a photo that shows the adjusting bolts.
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• Off Set 5th Wheel Trailer To Gooseneck Hitch Adapter Recommendation for a 2012 Ford F-250
• I am assuming since you are looking at a 5th wheel trailer to gooseneck hitch adapter that the trailer is a 5th wheel. For the greatest amount of offset, 8 inches, go with the Ranch Hitch, # AM3139. It is also rated the highest of any of the similar adapters; 24,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 6,000 pounds pin weight. You will also need the safety chains, # AM3109. To calculate how much clearance you will have, measure from the center of the gooseneck ball to the back of the truck cab and
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• Would the Convert-A-Ball Adapter Work to Tow a 36 ft Trailer with a 2011 Chevy 2500HD Silverado
• As long as your trailer is below the towing capacities of this Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # CAB-C5G-14, which are 3,000 lbs tongue weight and 20,000 lbs overall trailer weight, you should have no problem using this product to tow your 36 ft fifth wheel camper with your 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD that has a B and W turnover gooseneck hitch installed in it. To make sure that the 14 inches of the # CAB-C5G-14 would be the correct size for your setup yo
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• What is the BTU Rating of the Fire Dancer Portable Fire Pit
• I checked with my contact at Convert-a-Ball, and the propane Fire Dancer fire pit has a BTU output of 57000 on the highest setting. We do offer a few accessories for this fire pit as well, like the ceramic log insert # FDLOG, the grill insert # FDGRILL, or stone surround # FDRING that you referenced. You can view a video demonstration of the Fire Dancer at the link provided.
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• Measurements from Hitch Pin Hole to Gussets on Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank Part # AMAC1
• The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rear of the bottom reinforcing gusset is 3-3/4 inches. The distance from the hitch pin hole and the top gusset is right at 4 inches. I have edited a photo showing how the measurements relate to the # AMAC1 shank.
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• Will Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set Fit a Tow and Stow Pintle Hitch
• If the Tow and Stow pintle hitch accepts a ball shank that has a 1 inch diameter and is 2-1/4 inches long then the Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set, # 902B, would fit in it. Convert-A-Ball actually makes their own pintle hook combo with 3 balls. It is # PH4. It mounts to weight distribution shank, # AMAC1.
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• How to Select the Correct 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Adapter for a 2011 3500 Chevrolet Silverado
• I would recommend installing a fifth-wheel trailer hitch and custom install kit in your 2011 3500 Silverado with 6 foot bed for the best towing performance and ride with a fifth-wheel trailer. The parts needed for this installation would be the custom install kit, # RP50066-58, and a fifth-wheel hitch with slider, # RP30083. The slider unit will provide 12 inches of clearance when maneuvering the trailer in tight situations with your short bed truck. If your occupation, or some other reaso
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• Sidewinder 5th Wheel Hitch Setup Recommendation for Clearance on a 2010 Dodge Ram Short Bed
• The setup that would give you the most clearance would be if you were to use a fifth wheel hitch and install a Sidewinder pin box. For a fifth wheel hitch I would recommend a Pro Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 20,000 lbs and a Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # PS30119, RP50140-58. A Sidewinder setup will give you the most clearance of all of the fifth wheel hitch setups. You will gain 22 inches of clearance by using a Sidewinder. I
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• Shank Lengths of Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Trailer Ball Sets
• The Convert-A-Ball trailer ball sets are available with shanks that are 1-3/4 inches in length, like part # 802B, 2-1/4 inch shank like part # 900B or with a 3 inch shank length, like part # 105TB. The shank length refers to the length of the shank portion that passes through the ball mount. The longer shank lengths are provided to fit thicker ball mounts. Generally speaking, the balls with the longer and greater diameter shanks have a higher weight capacity.
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• Compatibility of 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter on a 2011 Ford F-250 Short Bed and Flagstaff Trailer
• You will have to do some measuring to determine if an offset gooseneck adapter like the Convert-A-Ball Gooseneck Coupler, # CAB-C5GX1214, will work for your truck and trailer package. First, measure the width of your 2008 Flagstaff 5th wheel camper and divide that measurement by two. Next, measure from the center of the hitch ball in the bed of your 2011 Ford F-250 to the back of the cab of your vehicle and add the 7-1/2 inch offset to that measurement. Now, subtract the measurement for
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• Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer hitch Adapter Recommendation for a 2007 Dodge Ram Short Bed
• Measuring is going to be very important so I will provide you with the formula for measuring and you can apply it to your truck and trailer as soon as you are able. There are actually a couple of things to look at. First, make sure that the trailer can be used with an adapter. Some 5th wheel manufactures state not to. Once you have verified you can use an adapter, you will need to measure for height needed by backing the truck under the trailer as if you were going to hook up. Make sure b
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• Can Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount and Jack Combo be Used on a 20 Foot Boat Trailer and Steep Driveway
• I think for your application, the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount/Jack Combo, # TTJ-2, would work well. You will have to watch the back of the trailer though as the lift will make it lower in the back and then it may contact the ground near the back of the trailer. This ball mount comes with a 2 inch ball. If you need a different size, you can use # 600b for a 2-5/16 inch diameter or # 300b for a 1-7/8 inch diameter. If the trailer is more than 20 feet long, Convert-A-Ball does not recommend usi
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• Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Adapter Recommendations and Safety
• There are actually two possible options for you. Depending on which gooseneck hitch you have, you may be able to use a gooseneck hitch to 5th wheel trailer adapter. Take a look at the Hi-Rise Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter, # 9480. This hitch will fit in a Hide-A-Goose hitch by Draw-Tite or Reese. With this option, you will not need to make modifications to the trailer and the 5th wheel hitch can be removed when you need to tow a gooseneck trailer. The Hi-Rise is made to the
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• Will Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount for 2-1/2 Inch Hitches # AMSCV-2 Fit a 2011 Ford Super Duty
• The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount for 2-1/2 Inch Hitches, part # AMSCV-2, will fit your 2011 Ford Super Duty if it has a 2-1/2 inch receiver. It has a towing weight capacity of 18,000 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 2,000 lbs. This ball mount has a 2 inch drop and a 3/4 inch rise. To determine the drop or rise you will need for towing you will need to measure the hitch height on your truck. With the vehicle parked on level ground, measure to the top of the 2-1/2 inch receiver hole
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• Will Convert-A-Ball Trailer Coupler Adapter # CAB-C5G-14 Fit a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
• The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, part # CAB-C5G-14 will work in truck beds that are between 6 feet and 8 feet in length. They are not to be used in trucks with less than a 6 foot bed. The short bed on your 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 should be 6 foot, but I would recommend to check to make sure. The adapter will bolt to any standard Fifth Wheel king pin, but you will need to take some measurements to be sure it will fit. After backing the vehicle under the tr
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• Will Convert-A-Ball Adapter w/ Offset # CAB-C5GX1214 Fit a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
• The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset, part # CAB-C5GX1214 will bolt to any standard Fifth Wheel king pin, but you will need to take some measurements to be sure it will fit your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed. You will need to measure to determine the correct height adapter that you will need for your application. After backing the vehicle under the trailer on a level area, measure from the top of the ball on the truck to the base of the
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