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Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
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Andersen Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Andersen
- Adapts Trailer
- King Pin Adapters
- 24000 lbs GTW
- No Offset
- Adjustable Height
Don't say goodbye to your truck bed. Instead, say hello to the Ranch Hitch fifth-wheel-to-gooseneck coupler adapter. It offers 24,000 lbs towing capacity with 3" vertical adjustment for towing a fifth-wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch.
Features:
- Heavy-duty adapter converts 5th-wheel trailer king pin to gooseneck coupler
- Conveniently allows 5th-wheel camping trailer to be towed with a gooseneck hitch
- Remote coupler release lets you engage and release coupler while standing alongside your truck
- Eliminates climbing in and out of truck bed
- 3" Vertical adjustment allows towing with multiple vehicles
- Do-it-yourself installation in less than 1 hour
- Works with standard 2-5/16" diameter gooseneck hitch balls
- V-19 Certification
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application:
- Standard 2-5/16" gooseneck hitch balls
- Measurement from bottom of the king-pin plate to top of the hitch ball when trailer and truck are level: 11-3/4" (when adapter is collapsed) to 14-3/4" (when adapter is extended)
- Required clearance between the overhang of the trailer and the top of the siderails of your truck for safe operation: 5" or 6"
- Trailers with standard or extended pin box
- Extended pin box can be no longer than 24" (measured diagonally)
- Capacity: 24,000 lbs GTW, 6,000 lbs TW
- Vertical adjustment: 3"
- Hardware included
- Optional slide hammer used to ease installation (AM3103) sold separately
- Safety chains sold separately
- 1-Year limited warranty
Note: This adapter is designed to be used with standard pin boxes only. Do not use with a cushioned or air ride pin box.
V-19 Certified for safety and featuring exceptional strength and versatility, this universal adapter converts a fifth-wheel king pin to a gooseneck coupler. This allows you to tow your fifth-wheel trailer without a bulky fifth-wheel hitch. The Ranch Hitch from Andersen Manufacturing is easy to install, even for the inexperienced do-it-yourselfer.
Measuring Your Truck and Trailer for the Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapter
You can perform these steps to determine if the adapter will work for your fifth-wheel trailer.
- Back your truck into position as if you were hooking up your fifth-wheel trailer, making sure that the truck and trailer are level.
- Measure from the pin plate (the bottom of the pin box) down to the top of the ball in the bed of your truck.
- The measurement should fall between 11-3/4" and 14-3/4". (The adapter is 11-3/4" tall when fully compressed and 14-3/4" tall when fully extended.)
Additional Measurements
Five or six inches of clearance between the overhang of the trailer and siderails of your truck is necessary for safe operation.
Measuring for Pin Box Length
The Ranch Hitch adapter is designed for trailers with a standard or extended pin box up to 24" long (measured diagonally). To find this dimension, you should measure from the centerline of the bottom of the king pin into the back of the pin box as far as you can reach. You may not be able to reach the very back of the pin box itself because the top of it may extend into the trailer. In this case measure to where the pin box disappears into the trailer.
3100 Andersen Manufacturing Ranch Hitch Fifth-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter
Item # AM3100
Video of Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Review of Andersen Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters - Adapts Trailer - AM3100
Today we're gonna take a look at the ranch hitch universal 5th-wheel-to-gooseneck straight coupler adapter. This heavy duty adapter will convert your 5th-wheel trailer kingpin to a gooseneck coupler, so it conveniently allows your 5th-wheel camping trailer to be towed with a gooseneck hitch. The adapter here will bolt to your kingpin on your 5th-wheel pin box, and it attaches to the gooseneck cup for in your truck.This part will include everything we've got laid out here on the table. The straight adapter with the remote cable latch and bracket attached; the threaded collar assembly, right up here at the top you can see, here's the threaded collar; and then you'll notice there's two split collar halves that'll go in there, this is what'll go around your kingpin on your pin box; it comes with a spanner wrench that is used to tighten this up to your threaded on and tighten it up to your pin box; and all the mounting hardware you need to install it, and a nice installation manual that'll describe how to install everything and how everything operates.The remote coupler release right here, this is what'll let you engage and release the coupler while standing alongside your truck, so it eliminates having to climb in and out of your truck bed to release it. Basically, there's a pin right in here, so when you pull this handle open, that pin'll slide across, allow it to drop you onto the gooseneck ball. Once it drops on the gooseneck ball, you push that into place, that pin'll slide across and lock it into place.
And then you can just turn this handle to lock it so the handle won't open.It does allow three-inch vertical adjustment, so it allows towing with multiple vehicles. You can see here, three-inch range here, and then you have the set bolts to set it into place to get it level.It is a do-it-yourself installation, takes less than an hour to install it. Again, it's designed to work with standard 2 5/16 diameter gooseneck hitch balls. The part is made in the USA.Specs again, the application for this, to determine if this adapter will work on your 5th-wheel trailer, what you'll wanna do is back your truck into position as if you're hooking up your 5th-wheel trailer, making sure that the truck and trailer are level, and then you'll measure from the pin plate, which is the bottom of your pin box, down to the top of the gooseneck ball in the bed of your truck.That measurement you should get should fall between 11 3/4 and 14 3/4, and the reason they say that is this adapter, when it's fully compressed it's 11 3/4 inches tall, when it's fully extended it's 14 3/4.The required clearance between the overhang of the trailer and the top of the side rails of your truck for safe operation should be at least five or six inches. This will work with trailers with standard or extended pin box, but one thing you do need to make sure is the extended pin box cannot be longer than 24 inches measured diagonally.
Basically, to show you how to measure that, again, if you go to the product page of this part number, there's a picture of how to measure it to make sure it'll work with your extended pin box.Weight capacity on this is 24,000 pounds, tongue weight capacity is 6,000 pounds. They do also offer an optional slide hammer to help ease installation, we do sell that part separately, part number AM3103, and that'll help you install these collars to the kingpin and remove them.The safety chains, we do sell those separately to use on this. And one last note that I do recommend, this adapter is designed to be used with standard static pin boxes only, it's not to be used with a cushioned or air ride pin box.But that should do it for the review on the ranch hitch universal 5th-wheel-to-gooseneck straight coupler adapter.
Customer Reviews
Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter - AM3100
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (23 Customer Reviews)
Don't say goodbye to your truck bed. Instead, say hello to the Ranch Hitch fifth-wheel-to-gooseneck coupler adapter. It offers 24,000 lbs towing capacity with 3" vertical adjustment for towing a fifth-wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch.
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by: Doug P.08/25/2016
The hitch was shipped the same day it was ordered. It arrived in five days in excellent condition and with no parts missing. It took me longer to install it because I had to remove the king pin box component to drill the bolt holes and mount the bolts to provide the additional support I wanted. An excellent product and a good price. 287365
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by: Doug s09/03/2014
Recently purchased my first covert a ball hitch it arrived chuckle and installed in under an hour works well 149930
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by: Chris05/11/2017
Received product 5-10-2017 Installed on 5-11-2017 Gave a test run and seems good fella good and looks great. I like the 24000 and 6000 lbs feature think it is stronger of course. 379188
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Patrick B - 8/19/2013
by: Tom B.03/23/2012
Very easy to install had to use weld methed on king plate like very well would buy again. Price very good shipping good. 34939
Comments
I have an Ultra-Fab trailair air ride kingpin system on my fifth wheel. Can the gooseneck adapter be installed on that type of system?
-- comment by: Deriek E - 08/14/20131904
According to Ultra-Fab, the Trailair pin boxes are not to be used with any kind of gooseneck adapter where the pin box is adapted to attach to a gooseneck ball. You can however adapt the truck to accept a 5th wheel hitch. Your best bet would be a fifth wheel hitch that anchors into a gooseneck like the Draw-Tite Hi-Rise, part 9480 or a Curt Fifth Wheel Adapter plate like C16210 or 16310.
-- Patrick B - 8/19/2013
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by: Jason M.07/22/2013
Seems to be a very well built product. Good price and shipped fast. Fairly simple to install, I recommend having a friend or two around to help tighten everything down. Also I preferred to bolt rather than weld ( unless you have a closed off pin box), you never know when you may need to go back to fifth wheel in a hurry. 90774
Comments
How does collar system attach to king pin ? Thanks
-- comment by: L T - 11/19/20132325
There is a threaded collar that is fitted to the king pin. You would slide the coller up on the king pin. While holding the collar, you will take a split collet and fit that where the jaws normally grab the king pin. You will slide the threaded collar over the split collet and using either a pulley puller or Andersens hammer to seat the collar fully onto the split collet. I have added a pictorial of this portion of the instructions to the photo gallery and linked it here as well. The base of the adapter threads onto the collar and is tightened to ~1200 ft. lbs. The process for getting that much torque is outlined in the instructions and uses the included spanner wrench and a 4 foot cheater pipe. Finally, you will use either the inlcuded four Grade 8 bolts or four 1 inch tack welds to finish securing the adapter to the pin box. If you want to be able to remove adapter, make sure you can access the inside of the pin box so you can use the bolts vs. welds.
-- Patrick B - 11/26/2013
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by: Dean K04/08/2011
Product shipped/arrived timely from eTrailer; installation instructions provided by Anderson Manuf are very clear/easy to follow. Hitch is very easy to install. Attached to 30' fifth wheel, 11,000lbs tow weight and immediately pulled the trailer thru steep hill country without any hesitation. Pulling cattle trailers/heavy hay trailers, i know heavy duty hitches when i see them and this is a great product; HIGHLY recommended. Remote latching mechanism is a great feature; it too is very solid/secure 11335
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by: Greg C12/06/2017
The Ranch HItch 5th wheel adapter AM3100 was everything that we needed and more!! It fit perfectly and was a breeze to install. We will be pulling our "home" around the country when we retire. We didn't want to have the back of the truck to be full of "hitch" with no room for much else. The Gooseneck adapter is the perfect choice for us!! GREAT PRODUCT!!! 457631
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Paul - 11/16/2018
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by: Paul11/16/2017
Easily installed and works great. 452420
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Paul - 11/16/201845771
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by: Brandon S09/27/2017
Installed on my fifth wheel. Easy to follow instructions, total time was about an hour. The lock is easy to place, install and use. Be advised: if your king pin box is enclosed, you will need to weld this product on. 436914
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by: Chuck09/17/2017
great product.Installed easy works great 433453
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by: Bryan T.04/17/2017
WOW, how easy was that. With a little help to tighten up unit before bolting to plate, it is a one person job. Cant wait to try it out. 368732
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by: Steve F04/10/2017
Works great. Easy to install. Only thing, no safety chains came with the hitch. 365277
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by: Zsolt Vagi11/18/2016
Works like charm. This is the best way to fifth wheel. No messing with a big heavy bridge in the bed of the truck. 317664
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by: Bob11/11/2016
Great product and excellent service. I will use etrailer for all my future needs. Thanks 315889
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by: Angelique M06/06/2016
As always, a great product from etrailer.com! This company is fantastic. Very helpful, with a wide selection of products and fast shipping. I have been a customer for a couple of years now, and always make this my first stop when looking for parts and products for my camper and trailer. You will not be disappointed in the service, and if you have any questions Renee will be glad to hunt down the answers for you. Thank you again etrailer.com! 258384
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by: Cody l12/03/2014
Great costumer service!!!! 163317
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by: Dave G04/02/2014
Way to easy to install. Took About 30 Min. start to finish. Keystone 278 RKS pulls like a million dollars 123404
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by: Garry S.01/08/2014
I have pulled my camping trailer approx. 300 hundred miles since I installed the adapter. It works great. Installation was pretty simple, the only difficult part was drilling the four holes thru my fifth wheel box. E-trailer service and shipping were great! 112247
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by: John P.08/23/2013
A friend and I installed the gooseneck adaptor with no trouble at all. The first time I pulled my trailer, I didn't think it was behind me. It made the pull so easy. Thanx so much..... 96509
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by: Lucas Q07/15/2013
Good product, built well, easy installa tion. 89633
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by: Frank R05/03/2013
I recieved your shipment in seven days (FREE) was able to install it myself in about 2 hours with help to lift the 5th wheel down to floor level to drill six holes mounted the spacers as per instructions printed out. put the goose neck back in place and the (easy) job was done ! 78770
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by: Mark02/13/2013
Installed in about ten minutes, ( I used a bearing puller to seat the bushings ) five minutes to tack weld it into place and done. Pulls better than a fifth wheel hitch IMO. Seems to be made very well. Took two days for deliver. Very satisfied 66241
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by: Rob M12/10/2012
Really like the cable to release the lock. Would like see the set bots to be a hex head to make it easier to torque down properly. 61041
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Ask the Experts about this Andersen Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Lock Compatible With Ranch Hitch Gooseneck Coupler AdapterThe Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 does not have an integrated lock. You can always add components like the Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3109 and the Blaylock EZ Lock for Set Screw on Gooseneck Coupler - Aluminum # BLTL-51-40D. You may be interested in the Slide Hammer for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3103 to assist with installation of this product.
view full answer... - Can the Ranch Hitch Adapter be Locked?If you could send a photo that would be great; you can just reply to this email and it will be sent directly to me.
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- What Are Torque Requirements For Convert-A-Ball And Andersen 5Th Wheel To Gooseneck AdaptersFor the Andersen # AM3100, the torque spec for the set bolts is 180-foot pounds. For the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G, the cap screws require 100-ft lbs of torque.
view full answer... - Removal of the Threaded Collar on Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler AdapterTo remove the threaded collar on the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 or # AM3139 the manufacturer recommends the use of the Slide Hammer for Ranch Hitch # AM3103 as you can see by the cut out of the instructions. Hopefully when the installation of this part was done the instructions were followed and there was a liberal use of anti-seize grease used on the king pin, collar and collets, which is what would be needed in order for you to remove the...
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- I Need a 24K 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 with a B&W Gooseneck HitchI may have a solution that will work for you, but there are no fifth wheel hitches compatible with the B&W gooseneck hitch with a weight capacity over 20,000 lbs. If you did not want to completely remove the gooseneck hitch, then you could use a fifth-wheel-to-gooseneck coupler adapter like the Ranch Hitch Adapter, # AM3100. This adapter bolts to the underside of the pin box on your trailer at the king pin and hooks directly to the gooseneck ball. We actually use an adapter similar to this...
view full answer... - Chucking Experienced With 5th Wheel to Gooseneck AdapterThe attachment point between the fifth wheel king pin and the Ranch Hitch adapter is very tight. Threaded collars attach to the king pin, then the black adapter base threads onto the collars. The upper flange on the black adapter will actually bolt to the underside of the fifth wheel pin box. There will be no movement there. Any movement or chucking will be experienced at the point where the adapter attaches to the gooseneck ball. The chucking would be about what you would experience...
view full answer... - Are Safety Chains Required when Using a Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck AdapterYou will need to check with your local laws on what is required with your setup. But typically if the vehicle has a gooseneck hitch safety chains will be required. For a safety chain setup to go along with the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 that you referenced you would want the Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3109. If you have a gooseneck hitch in your truck bed there should be a safety chain provision...
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view full answer... - Recommended Clearance Dimensions Between Truck Bed Rails and 5th Wheel TrailerIf 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 overhang. If you are intending to modify your truck by having its bed rails partially cut out you'll have to determine how much needs to be cut out based on the height of your trailer when level. If you're going to lower the trailer for reduced...
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- Adapting Gooseneck Trailer for Towing with a Single Axle Tractor TruckWithout knowing the exact nature of your existing trailer and how the coupler attaches to the trailer, I can't prove a specific adapter, but I can show you what we offer. We offer many different adapters that would replace the coupler on your Gooseneck trailer if it has a square or round tube coupler. I've linked you to the adapters we offer. To choose the correct one, you'll need to know the inner diameter of the outer tube that the existing coupler slips into. Also, you'll need to...
view full answer... - Is an Offset Adapter Needed to Tow a 5th Wheel with a Gooseneck Hitch on a 2011 Ram 2500 Short BedYou will need to do some measuring to determine if you will need an adapter with offset or not, or if you will even be able to tow a 5th wheel trailer with your gooseneck hitch. Here is how to determine if an offset would be required. First, measure from the center of the hitch in the bed of the truck, and add any amount of extension from the front of the trailer to the center of the king pin on your fifth-wheel trailer. If the king pin is recessed under the front of the trailer subtract...
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- Replacement Remote Coupler Engagement Cable System for Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapter # AM3100We do offer a replacement release cable kit for the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100. The Replacement Remote Coupler Engagement Cable System is part # AM3112.
view full answer... - Recommendation to Tow 5th-Wheel Trailer with 2014 Ram 2500 that Has Factory Gooseneck HitchI do have a solution for you, however there is not currently a fifth wheel hitch available that will mount directly to the factory gooseneck receiver hole on your 2014 Ram 2500. To pull a fifth wheel trailer with the factory gooseneck hitch on your Ram, I recommend looking at an adapter like the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100. This heavy-duty adapter will actually convert your 5th-wheel trailer king pin to a gooseneck coupler. This will allow it...
view full answer... - Is Gap Between Camper Bottom And Top Of Truck Bed Side Rails A Concern When a camper is loaded on a pickup truck bed there will be a gap between the truck bed rails and the underside of the camper as you show in your photo. No worries there. For your camper tie-downs, it loos as though you have attached the rear ones just as they are designed and if the front tie-down is attached to something strong enough you will have no problems. It actually looks like the eyebolt that is normally used for the front tie-down would be behind the stake pocket tie-down...
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- Fifth Wheel Trailer Bounce When Towing with a 2002 Chevrolet 2500 HD and Gooseneck HitchTrailer bouncing and rough rides are common complaints among customers that are towing their fifth wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch and a gooseneck adapter like part # AM3100. Gooseneck adapters create extra distance between the king pin and trailer hitch and this extra distance creates torque on the trailer frame which creates the chucking and bouncing that you are referring to. Fifth-Wheel-to-Gooseneck coupler adapters are a good solution if you tow a gooseneck trailer and a fifth...
view full answer... - Gooseneck To 5th Wheel Adapter For CM SK Model Flat Bed With Recessed BallFor your Ford F-550 with a CM SK model flatbed, you are limited as to the adapters that will work. Because your ball is recessed 2 inches, the space around that may or may not allow for an offset. I have a couple options for an offset adapter. The Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/8" Offset for Short-Bed Trucks # AM3139 and the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall # CAB-C5GX1216 both allow an offset for the additional...
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- Methods for Gaining Extra Clearance Between Gooseneck Hitch and TrailerThank you for providing a photo of your Ford F-350 Super Duty dually flat bed that you are using to pull your gooseneck trailer. I understand you are looking for ways to increase your turning clearance between the corners of the truck bed and the gooseneck coupler. Modifying your truck bed by cutting off the rear corners is certainly one solution, however we may be able to offer you a simpler solution that will not require you to alter the truck. B&W makes an Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck...
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- Replacement Cable Recommendation for a Ranch Hitch Fifth Wheel AdapterYes, you can buy just the cable for the Ranch Hitch Adapter part # AM3100 that you referenced. For that you would want the part # AM3112.
view full answer... - Installation Instructions for Anderson Fifth-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100The Anderson Fifth-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, part # AM3100, installs in about an hour on standard fixed 5th wheel pin boxes to adapt them for towing with a gooseneck hitch. Anderson does not recommend it for use with a cushioned pin box. This adapter fits a standard 2-5/16-inch gooseneck ball and is rated for up to 24,000 lbs GVWR and up to 6,000 lbs tongue weight. It provide a vertical adjustment range of 3 inches (from 11-3/4-inches to 14-3/4 inches height) and is fitted...
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- What is the Minimum Clearance Between Truck Bed Sides and the Bottom of a 5th Wheel TrailerA good rule to follow is to allow 6 inches or more of clearance between the sides of the bed and the bottom of the 5th wheel trailer to allow for dips and bumps in the road. To find the right 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter for your truck and trailer, there is a simple measurement you can take. First, back your truck into position as if you were hooking up your fifth-wheel trailer. Make sure that the truck and trailer are level. Next, measure from the pin plate (the bottom of the pin...
view full answer... - What Is Needed For More Clearance Between The Bed Rails And Gooseneck Trailer On A Ford F-150 TruckA good rule to follow is to allow 6 inches or more of clearance between the sides of the bed and the bottom of the gooseneck trailer to allow for dips and bumps in the road. You will want to check your gooseneck coupler to see if it has an adjustable tube with set screws that will allow you to adjust the height of the coupler for extra clearance when attached to your vehicle. If it does then you can loosen the set screws and adjust the length of the tube to get more clearance. If...
view full answer... - Installation and Safety of the Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter # AM3100The Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Hitch Adapter, part # AM3100, is very easy to install and use. The base of the adapter will clamp down on the gooseneck ball in your truck bed just like a regular gooseneck coupler. You will insert the fifth wheel trailer king pin into the top of the adapter, and then bolt it to the base of the kingpin using provided mounting hardware and existing bolt holes. This is a very safe product, it has a Gross Weight Capacity of 24,000 pounds and 6,000 pounds Tongue...
view full answer... - Calculating Clearance Between the Bumper and 5th Wheel Trailer on a 2005 Ford Super DutyThere are a few measurements you will need to make in order to find the clearance. Find the distance from the center of the gooseneck ball, in the bed of the truck, to the closest part of the trailer under pinning. Make sure the trailer king pin is centered over the gooseneck ball and both vehicles are as level as you can get them. You will then need the distance from the center of the gooseneck ball to the farthest diagonal measurement to the corner of the bumper. You would then subtract...
view full answer... - Recommended Clearance Dimensions for 5th Wheel Trailer TowingYou can refer to the linked diagram to see the recommended minimum clearance dimensions for 5th wheel trailer towing. The specific design of the trailer's nose - is it tapered for better turning clearance or is it a flat-nose design? - affects your required cab-to-overhang clearance. You can use this formula: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab B = Length of Sidewinder arm (16K = 22", 19K = 22") C = Width of trailer divided by...
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- How Much Clearance is Needed Around a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Ball for ToolboxesThe amount of clearance you will need around the gooseneck ball is going to depend on the trailer coupled to it. If you were using the Ranch Hitch adapter # AM3100 to tow a 5th wheel trailer using the gooseneck hitch then at the widest point, where it attaches to the ball, is 5-1/2 inches. So you would need more than 5-1/2 inches all the way around (measured from the center of the ball) if using this adapter. I would say if you had 6-1/2 inches all the way around that would allow for enough...
view full answer... - How to Measure to Determine the Correct 5th Wheel to Gooseneck AdapterYou will need to measure to determine how long the fifth-wheel to gooseneck adapter will need to be. Park your fifth-wheel trailer on a fairly level surface. Back your vehicle under the fifth-wheel trailer stopping when the center of the king pin is directly above the gooseneck hitch ball, measure from the top of the gooseneck ball on the truck to the base of the pin box on the trailer. This will give you the measurement needed to select an adapter. The adapters we offer range between...
view full answer... - Recommended Way to Lock a Fifth Wheel Trailer with a Ranch Hitch Fifth Wheel AdapterWhat I would recommend for your fifth wheel is actually a wheel lock since the Ranch Hitch part # AM3100 doesn't have a great way to lock it. The most popular option we have is the Rack'em part # RA-25 which would attach to the wheel of your trailer regardless of what coupler you have on your trailer. It has two sizes to fit basically any trailer wheel size. One side works on 12"-15" wheels, the other 15"-20" wheels. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well.
view full answer... - Replacement Split Collet and Threaded Collar for Ranch Hitch # AM3100 5th Wheel to Gooseneck AdapterThe split collet and the threaded collar for the Andersen Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 are indeed available as a replacement part. The part number is # AM3110.
view full answer... - Towing Fifth Wheel with Air-Ride Pin Box Using 2000 Ford F350 with B and W Gooseneck HitchFifth Airborne and TrailAir, who manufacture the air-ride pin boxes we carry specifically state that they are NOT to be used with gooseneck adapters. The gooseneck adapter can already place stress on the frame of the 5th wheel. If you add some flexibility to the connection between the adapter and the king pin, like what you get with an air ride pin box, the stresses on the frame and the gooseneck ball could increase to dangerous levels and cause a failure. These adapters are not what I...
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