When using a 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter such as # CAB-C5G the connection point between the trailer and the gooseneck ball is extended. That increased distance allows for more movement which is likely what you are experiencing.
The trailer needs to be able to move and lean side to side, it is just more pronounced with this type of 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter. view full answer...
You are correct to have concern here because the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G is not recommended for use with the Hide-A-Goose on Ram models from 2013-present. This is because the gooseneck hitch ball that has a plastic handle on top that folds into the hitch ball and the Convert-A-Ball has a nut on the inside that will damage the plastic handle.
An alternative that would work that I recommend is the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler... view full answer...
Thank you for your purchase from us of the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045! Now, as for the issue of the base twisting, since you have it torqued correctly, the only thing I can think of is that you are using it with a rotating pin box like a Reese Sidewinder.
The Recon - like all 5th wheel adapters that connect to a gooseneck - are not compatible with rotating pin boxes due to the torque/twisting that is exerted on the hitch with a pivot point that... view full answer...
You are correct that there is a conflict in using any gooseneck adapter with a Revolution or Sidewinder style pin box. The rotating turret being further back creates too much movement and torque for the gooseneck hitch. You can simply lock your Revolution pin box by using conical washers and torqueing the 3/4 inch bolts to 210 foot lbs and removing the wedge.
That will allow your system to pivot at the hitch and work with your gooseneck and adapter, you just won't have the Revolution's... view full answer...
Chucking is felt during acceleration and deceleration so if you are feeling it while just driving along then something else is going on which may or may not be related to the Covert-A-Ball adapter # CAB-C5GX1216.
If it is the adapter then it could be that the height setting range is not enough to properly work with your truck/trailer set up causing some porpoising which would kind feel like a rocking sensation front to back. There is also a little more play between a gooseneck coupler... view full answer...
Have you measured to make sure the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3139 works with the hitch ball in your 2016 Nissan Titan XD? If not, what you need to do is line up your fifth wheel and Titan on level ground and measure from the bottom of the pin box to the top of the gooseneck ball. That measurement needs top be between 11-3/4" and 14-3/4" for the adapter to work with your truck.
As for the release cable if nothing is happening when you attempt to use... view full answer...
I spoke with Demco about the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # DM8550045 and they stated that one reason for the base pivoting on the hitch ball could potentially be an issue with the hitch ball height. According to Demco, the distance from the top of the bed to the top of the ball cannot exceed 5". I would also be careful of over-torqueing the bolt as you may be a bit off on your specs.
If you need a different height hitch ball please just let me know. view full answer...
The B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3400 is a direct fit for the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1108 that you have on your 2008 Ford F-350, there is no adapter required nor available. If the socket post does not allow for the legs to sit on the bed floor then you just simply need to adjust the feet.
If you are still having issues after adjusting the feet just let me know and I will reach out to B&W to see if... view full answer...
The Andersen Ultimate is a nice option for being lightweight, but it is not any help with chucking as you described. It has absolutely no built in assistance for that function. You are pulling a really big trailer, so the chucking will be worse with that than a lightweight 5th wheel because there is simply more momentum so you will feel it more. There really isn't a way to help with the chucking you are experiencing with that particular hitch as air ride will definitely help some but... view full answer...
The Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs # 16310 is the system I believe you have. It will have some movement as you stated but you won't have any issue with it failing if you are within the 20,000 lb maximum towing weight capacity and 4,000 lb maximum tongue weight capacity.
There really isn't anything that is recommended to pair these any better. My recommendation for the best fit is the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch... view full answer...
For starters, keep in mind that for the best ride quality, ideally you would want to tow a fifth wheel trailer using a fifth wheel hitch. Sacrificing some ride quality is usually the nature of the beast when using a fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter.
Having said this, there are some things you will want to check. If you are using the offset adapter like part # CAB-C5GX1216, you will need to make sure that the flange on the top of the adapter is bolted to the bottom of the pin box. Make... view full answer...
We get questions like this every once in a while. Getting 8 inches is not an easy, but let's explore some options.
The Anderson you have at the lowest point sits at 16-3/4 inches and then uses the adapter. You may gain 2 inches by using the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs # DM8550045 which has a lowest height at 15-1/2 inches. The more in depth installation of the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100... view full answer...
On the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter # RP85FR, there is a set screw in the block so it should be adjustable.
See attached engineering design. view full answer...
Technically any of the fifth wheel trailer to gooseneck adapters that attach to the trailers pin box will void the warranty of the trailer. The only similar option that won't is the Reese Goose Box which is a pin box style replacement adapter. I would need to know what trailer you have to pick that out. Or since you have a B and W Turnoverball gooseneck you could just use a Companion fifth wheel hitch that fits it directly like the part # BWRVK3500 for a fixed hitch or part # BWRVK3400... view full answer...
Any type of adapter will introduce some degree of additional motion, noise and/or vibration in a towing system. The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G that you referenced and the offset version # CAB-C5GX1216 are no exceptions, and although these do include polyurethane cushions that act as shock absorbers, they will not deliver the same performance as a system without adapters. There is no quick-fix to the ride quality issues you're experiencing, but we can... view full answer...
Sounds like you are experiencing a bit of chucking while towing with the Convert-A-Ball Adapter part # CAB-C5G. A little bit of chucking is normal with adapters like this and with fifth wheel towing in general.
Severe chucking isn't a common occurrence with this adapter as we have not heard of this issue from the several customers of ours who have tried it. Now if you can see movement on the adapter when the noise is heard then something isn't installed properly or the adapter is overloaded... view full answer...
Thank you for your recent purchase of a Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter # RP85FR.
Some air chucks - the chuck is the valve on your compressor or other air pump - will have a size/shape that will not be compatible with the inflation valve on your Reese Goose Box. Some chucks have a shape that will prevent close enough contact to fully depress the pin inside the bag's inflation value. This would block air flow.
Another less likely possibility is that there... view full answer...
From your pictures, it looks like you have a plastic bed liner in your 2004 Ford F-350. The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 requires that the hitch have direct contact with the truck bed and cannot be installed on top of a plastic bed liner.
This is likely what is causing the hitch to turn. You will need to either remove the bed liner or cutout the part of the bed liner the hitch sits on and then ensure things are still properly torqued. view full answer...
The B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3500 has a binding issue with your king pin. The cam action latching handle sounds like it isn't functioning correctly. If the head has been damaged, I recommend replacing it. If it isn't damaged and yet isn't functioning correctly, I recommend contacting the manufacturer about coverage under the limited lifetime warranty.
If you need to replace the head unit, the Replacement Head Assembly... view full answer...
B&W Companion hitches adjust from 16-1/4 to 18-1/4 inches, so it sounds like your hitch is on the lowest setting and can be adjusted for 2 more inches of clearance. B&W unfortunately does not make longer pivot arms. You may be able to lower the pin box on the mounting bracket of your trailer as well. There really isn't any height adjustment options outside of these, so you may need to consider a different hitch altogether that has a higher vertical limit if this doesn't solve your clearance... view full answer...
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