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• 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter for 2007 Dutchmen RV Colorado 32QB
  The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box like the # GY98GR you looked at is a great option for converting your 5th wheel to a gooseneck. However, unless you have a tapered nose you won't be able to make those 90 degree turns. If you still want to go this route the correct pin box is determined by using the formula GVWR x .22 = TW. Since your GVWR is 12,192 lbs that comes out to 2,682 lbs so you need a 4,500 lb tongue weight model. You can choose from the following based on the pin...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch for Gooseneck Ball in 2005 Ram 2500 Short Bed
  Hi Mike; I noticed you were looking at a B&W 5th wheel hitch. Is your gooseneck hitch the B&W Turnoverball? The hole for the ball would be square if it is. If so, you can use the B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W. However, this is a heavy sucker so not exactly the most manageable for one person. The Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection 2 Gooseneck # 3220 will also work (works with any brand gooseneck hitch). This hitch is incredibly light with the base at 35 lbs so that sounds more...
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• Solution for Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with Curt Double-Lock Hitch on 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500
  While we do have other options for you, the only way to use the B&W Companion # BWRVK3500 or # BWRVK3400 is by having the entire B&W Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1016 installed on your 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 as there isn't a way to safely fit different parts of gooseneck hitches together. With that being said, I'm a little curious about the gooseneck hitch you currently have installed. Reason being that the Chevy factory gooseneck hitch would have needed all of the pucks installed as well...
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• Can a Sidewinder be Used with a Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
  No, Reese does not recommend the use of any kind of adapter with the Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pins or the Fifth Airborne Sidewinder products. If you would like to send me some information about your vehicle and the trailer you will be towing, I will be glad to try to make a recommendation for you that includes a gooseneck adapter. The length of your truck bed, the distance from the gooseneck ball to the back of the cab, the width of the trailer and the amount of any pin box extension...
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• Will The Ranch Hitch Adapter Work with Recessed Truck Beds?
  Hi Daniel, For The Ranch Hitch Universal 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Coupler Adapter part # AM3139 to fit your truck's flatbed has to meet certain measurements. The hitch adapter requires at least 5 5/8" of area around the ball, based off the photos you included, it looks like you have 7" of clearance around the ball, which is more than enough. However, the adapter is only 4 3/4" in height from the bottom of the coupler to the horizonal arm on the Rand Hitch. If the gooseneck ball is recessed...
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• Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Hitch Adapter for Trailer with Leland 7921 Pin Box
  For a Leland pin box the best fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter is going to be the Convert a Ball part # CAB-C5G that you referenced. Only issue is that since you have a short bed truck you aren't going to have great turning clearance. Ideally you'd have a hitch that a rail adapter could fit like the X5 part # 16310 for B and W hitches or the # C16210 for Curt double lock hitches so that you could use a slider hitch like the Curt A20 Slider part # C16541.
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• Thread Count of the Replacement Collar System for Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapter # AM3110
  I went out to the warehouse and measured a thread count of 7 per inch for the Replacement Collar System for Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapter # AM3110. Please keep in mind that if you do not have a Ranch Hitch 5th-wheel-to-gooseneck coupler adapter, like part # AM3100 or part # AM3139, there is a good chance that this will not fit.
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• Will Gooseneck Adapter Fit a Gooseneck Ball on a CM SK Flatbed on a 2013 Ram Truck?
  Hey Jim, great question! The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 has some height adjustment in it so that part won't be an issue. The thing you'll need to check on is the clearance you have inside that recessed gooseneck hitch area. If you check out the linked photo you'll see that from the center of the hitch ball to the furthest point out on the base is 5". If you can ensure that much clearance around the hitch ball in that recessed area then you'll...
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• Can Offset Ranch Hitch be Used with Offset Curt Gooseneck Ball
  Hey Jim, yes the Ranch Hitch # AM3139 will work great with one of the Curt offset gooseneck balls. The offset of both the ball and the Ranch Hitch would give you additional turning clearance like you are looking for. You should note that the offset of the Ranch hitch pivots as you turn so it doesn't exactly stay 11 inches offset to the rear of the vehicle. What truck do you have?
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• Is Offset Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter Needed For Short Bed Truck
  The offset Ranch Hitch adapter is needed for trucks with a bed that is less than 8 feet long. You will need as much clearance as possible with a short bed truck, and without the 8" offset you'll be very limited in how much you can turn. So a short bed will need the offset adapter, which is the following part number: - Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/ 8" Offset # AM3139 In order to make the installation of the # AM3139 much easier, it is recommended to use...
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• Why Couldnt Convert-A-Ball Fifth Wheel/Gooseneck Adapter Be Used with 2019 Ford F250 Super Duty
  The Convert-a-Ball Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 that you referenced can't be used with gooseneck balls that have the plastic latch mechanisms on the top of the balls like what you most likely have. These are known as "pop-in" balls. The issue is that the Convert a Ball ends up damaging the release mechanism. [Edit: if the latch is metal it won't be an issue] We do have the very similar Ranch Hitch Adapter part # AM3139 which you could use as it does not have this fit exclusion. It's the same...
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• Do 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapters Place Additional Stress on Trailer Frame
  Yes, it is true that most types of 5th wheel to gooseneck adapters will cause stresses on the trailer's frame and in some instances may actually void the warranty on the trailer frame. However, there is one type of 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter that does NOT place any extra stress on the coach's frame and that will NOT void your frame warranty. That type of adapter is called a Goosebox, made by Reese. A Goosebox such as # RP85FR is a replacement pin box that bolts on in place of your...
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• Should Adapter with Offset be Used to Tow 5th Wheel with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Short Bed Gooseneck
  Since you have a short bed I highly recommend using the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216. This will allow you to still utilize your gooseneck hitch and provides you with 7-1/2" of offset that should make it so that you have cab clearance while turning. To make sure that the 7-1/2" of extra room will give you adequate clearance you can use the clearance formula which is: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw (or...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Towing Options for Flatdeck Ford F-350 with Fold Down Ball Gooseneck Hitch
  For your Ford F-350 with flatdeck with fold down ball gooseneck, I recommend the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045. This will give you a 5th wheel hitch that will fit your Seitz pin box. I've attached a video to assist. There are other adapters available like the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G if you prefer to add a gooseneck style adapter to your pin box. Many manufacturers will not warranty the pin box when you...
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• Is My Curt Gooseneck Installed Correctly & What Offset Adapter Do I Need 23 Silverado 2500 6 3/4'?
  Hello Jason, Yes, you most definitely have it installed correctly. I attached an image of another install so you can see it is identical, I made sure to find one with the wheel well to use as reference. Getting an offset is always a smart idea, you never want to ruin a trip by taking out the cab of your truck on a sharp turn. As for an adapter, for that particular gooseneck hitch there is not a ball with an offset that will work. You will want to get the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck...
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• Will the Ranch Universal 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Hitch Adapter Work With Ram Boxes
  Hey Jim, yes you can use the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/8" Offset for Short-Bed Trucks # AM3139 with a Ram Box.
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• Is There A Reese Goose Box for a Lippert 1116 Pin Box
  I spoke to my contact at Lippert and gave them the serial number on your trailer frame. With this information they were able to inform me that your trailer has a Lippert 1116 wing set. Unfortunately, they do not make a Reese Goose Box compatible with this wing set. However, if you prefer to have a gooseneck hitch ball as your connection point then you can use the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter part # CAB-C5G or part # CAB-C5GX1216. There is also a non-cushioned...
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• Are there Sliding 5th Wheel Hitches that Attach to Gooseneck Balls?
  Hey David! Sorry to say but unless your flatbed truck has the B&W item # BWGNRK1500 and it's not in a recessed well, the only options I have for a gooseneck connected 5th wheel hitch are the Demco Recon item # DM8550045 or item # DM93YV. They just do not make sliding 5th wheel hitches that attach to gooseneck balls. The square receiver on the B&W item # BWGNRK1500 would allow you to attach the B&W Companion Slider item # BWRVK3400 if it was installed flush to your flatbed. It won't work...
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• Recommended Baseplate and Install Time for a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Hey Bryan, welcome back. For a professional install the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit item # e66GV takes right at 3 hours. For a DIY install closer to 6 hours depending on experience level and access to a lift. Most of the front end and some of the side trim has to be completely removed and reinstalled so it takes awhile to get all of those fasteners removed. The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit item # e66GV is confirmed to fit the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I attached a picture below...
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• Will the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter Fit a Recessed Well?
  It might but it's going depend on the depth and width of your Silverado's recessed well. The Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter item # AM3139 requires a circular area of at least 5-5/8" around the ball for clearance. Then from the bottom of the coupler to the horizontal arm on the Ranch Hitch there is a distance of 4-3/4". If your gooseneck ball is recessed more than this height then it won't work. I have attached a diagram below to give you a visual reference...
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• Can a Sidewinder Pin Box Be Used w/ a B&W Companion Flat Bed Hitch
  No, with your set-up you can not use a rotating pin box (Sidewinder). The Replacement Base for B&W Companion Flatbed 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVB3055 you have still uses the turnover ball for its connection point. The reason you can not use a rotating pin box with the turn over Companion is that the way it attaches using the turnover ball can not handle the torque that is placed on the hitch by using a rotating pin box. You would not be able to use a rotating pin box with any hitch that...
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• Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel Adapter Compatibility with 2015 Ram Short Bed with Factory Gooseneck
  The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall # CAB-C5GX1216 is not recommended for use with factory-installed towing prep packages from Ford, GM, Dodge (Ram), or Nissan. There are a few reasons but none of them impact the actual function of the adapter. The first is ball wear. The factory systems use a lever on the top of the hitch ball that wears over time and can leave you unable to remove the ball. I've attached a photo from the manufacturer...
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• Determining if Ranch Hitch Will Work with Recessed Gooseneck Ball on Flat Bed
  The Ranch Hitch Universal 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3139 can potentially work with a recessed gooseneck ball on a flat bed truck, but it's going to depend on just how much the ball is recessed and how much space you have around the ball. You will first need to make sure that there is enough space around the recessed ball for the coupler to properly grip it. The Ranch Hitch requires a circular area of at least 5-5/8" around the ball for clearance. Then it's just a matter...
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• Determining Which Reese Goose Box 5th Wheel To Gooseneck Adapter Fits 2021 Keystone Cougar 316RLS
  I would be happy to help, though you will want to confirm the pin box that is being installed on your specific trailer before ordering a Reese Goosebox to make sure you get the correct one. Assuming that your 2021 Keystone Cougar 316RLS 5th wheel trailer does have the Lippert 1621 pin box you mentioned the Reese Goose Box # RP85FR would be the correct replacement. Since your 2021 Ram 2500 has the short bed and the OEM towing prep package I recommend going a different route as there is...
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