Recommened 5th Wheel Hitch for a Flat Bed Truck w/ a Recessed Well

Published 06/25/2023

Products Featured in This Question

B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

(555)

$1099.00

B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs

(555)

$999.00

Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter - 12" to 16" Tall - 20,000 lbs

(969)

$552.67

Question:

I was looking at the BWRVK3500 will it fit in this space or do you have something that will. Thanks

asked by: Tom F

Expert Reply:

Thanks for the pictures! I have a solution for you but you'll need to take a closer measurement. I can't tell exactly where the tape measure ends due to the angle but if your recess well is 4" deep or less I recommend using the B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter item # BWRVK3050. This is the Companion that is designed specifically for recessed gooseneck wells. The well looks about the right height but it looks like the aluminum bed makes it too tall.

I have attached a diagram below with the dimensions of the B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter item # BWRVK3050.

The B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter item # BWRVK3500 you were looking at won't work because it's designed for standard bed trucks. The B&W gooseneck receiver has to be flush for it to work.

If this doesn't work then we do have the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter item # CAB-C5G. This adapter will bolt onto your kingpin and connect to the gooseneck ball.

I have linked a review video below so you can see this adapter in action.