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If your flatbed has a recessed 2-5/16" gooseneck ball, this adapter makes it easy to hook up your fifth wheel without extra parts or modifications. It’s built specifically for aluminum flatbeds with recessed pockets from 14" x 14" up to 20" x 20", with at least 7-1/2" of clearance from the ball center to the rear edge. The setup drops right onto your existing ball and locks down securely, giving you a clean, professional install that’s ready for heavy towing.
The hitch’s single-piece wraparound jaw fully encloses the king pin for complete 360-degree contact. This tight fit keeps movement to a minimum and helps cut down on rattling when you’re rolling over rough roads. A 3/4" thick solid steel locking bar reinforces the connection and automatically locks when the jaw closes, so you get a solid, positive engagement every time without worrying about accidental disconnects.
Road bumps and uneven terrain can make for a rough ride, but the Recon’s double-pivot head helps absorb that motion. It pivots both front to back and side to side for easier hitching and a smoother pull. Built-in polyurethane dampeners inside the head reduce noise and cushion movement, so the ride stays steady without harsh jolts transferring through the truck and trailer.
The hitch breaks down into two lightweight pieces—base and head—so you can install or remove it quickly by yourself. Just drop the base onto your gooseneck ball, tighten it down with the integrated coupler pin, then slide on the hitch head and secure it with the included pin. Three height settings (12", 13-1/4", and 14-1/2") let you fine-tune your setup for level towing. Even with its simple design, it’s built tough from sturdy steel and finished in a rust-resistant black powder coat.
This hitch packs serious strength for its size. With a 21,000-lb gross towing weight rating and a 4,000-lb vertical load limit, it’s ready to handle large fifth wheels with confidence. The rugged steel build keeps everything solid under load while still keeping installation straightforward when you’re switching between tow setups.
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Ratings & Reviews
I just received my Demco Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter today. Installed it, hooked up to my first 5th wheel camper I just purchased, and pulled it home from about an hour away. Installation, hook up, and pulling was very easy and I am very pleased with the hitch. My rig is a 2007 GMC 2500 HD pulling a 2007 Sunnybrook Bristol Bay 3150 RL.
I wish I had known in advance that the hitch was coming in 2 parcels and that they wouldn't arrive together, but the hitch itself is great! Assembly is simple and I can quickly disassemble into 3 pieces for easy storage in a bay. Although it states that the top plate is 15 1/2" above bed, it is actually 16 1/2" at the lowest setting and I ended up adjusting my pin box to compensate so everything rides level. All things to be expected. It is much easier than hitching up to a gooseneck, especially since my tool box blocks the view of the hitch. It rides smooth with no discernible bucking on the road. I highly recommend this hitch and especially the people that I bought it from. etrailer has been great to deal with. Pics will follow when the weather clears.
Hitch fit great. Bradford built mustang flatbed. I did see people having issues with the hitch rotating. I added a 7/16 x 2"bolt to prevent that from happening.
I bought this hitch about a year ago. I was looking for one that would work on my flatbed pickup with a recessed gooseneck ball. The hitch works amazing and has little to no chucking or noise when towing. It’s fairly easy to install and remove from the truck because the head detaches from the base for installation and removal. The built quality seems very good and the finish has been holding up very well over the past year. I highly recommend this hitch if you have a recessed gooseneck ball and need to tow a fifth wheel with your truck. There are two different models. One for a flat bed pickup and one without flatbed so keep that in mind and make sure you find the correct one for your needs. I would definitely buy again and etrailer is always awesome to deal with.
Can't wait to pull our new trailer with this great hitch set up. Super easy to install and looks great !
Excellent version breaks down into multiple pieces so that it’s easier to handle, easy to use and shipping was quick
Shipper dropped box, chipped some paint, and pin is missing. Other than that, smooth process from order to delivery. No fault to trailer at all. Seems like a well built rugged hitch!
Hitch does not support the weight on the gooseneck ball which the truck bed is structurally is designed to carry it rather the hitch places the weight on the deck of the bed over a small area. I had to weld in steel to support the bed deck and hitch. Also had to relocate my trailer wiring socket because the hitch interferes with access to it. This is not a bolt in and go hitch in some applications
Towed a 13000lb fifthwheel 3500 miles, and it never moved on me. Ive taken it apart and put it back together. Really only has a pin, a nut, and a lock nut to remove from truck. Since it comes apart with the pin, I can move it around myself. And when its not on my truck there are no slides. Great product!
The hitch looks well built! I haven’t tried it yet but I’m going to soon!! UPS misloaded 1 of the packages, but our driver found it and made arrangements for me pick it up!! Sometimes you get someone willing to go the extra mile & our UPS driver did just that!!
You are cheating yourselves out of business by making those set bolts so long. They are the only limiting factor to your product fitting a recessed ball in a major brand of flatbed trailers. I just shortened those bolts and it fits fine. I would have rather they were just not too long to begin with, but I made it work.
Easy install looks great
fast delivery I didnt expect that!
It fit my Bradford flatbed perfectly,easy too install and super fast shipping. I would highly recommend!
Product was simple to install, installed in 30min, worked great, liked the hitch jaws and positive closure over other competitors, would recommend this product for all gooseneck flat bed applications.
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3/10/2025
Thats awesome! Where are you headed to next with the RV?