Convert-A-Ball Hitch Balls
Convert-A-Ball offers interchangeable hitch ball sets, capable of towing up to 10,000 lbs. These make switching between multiple trailers with a single vehicle an easy transition.
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mounts
An essential part of your towing setup, Convert-A-Ball cushioned ball mounts provide the rise or drop you need to pull your trailer safely while adding protection for your vehicle and trailer.
Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapters
Convert-A-Ball gooseneck couplers give you the ability to coule your fifth-wheel king pin to your gooseneck htich while still allowing for a safe and smooth drive.
Convert-A-Ball Truck Bed Extenders
Convert-A-Ball offers the perfect solution to add space to your truck bed. The Kwik Gate truck bed extender allows you to carry longer loads safely and securely.
Convert-A-Ball Portable Fire Pit
The Fire Dancer portable fire pit is perfect for any camping, fishing or hunting trip, or just for your backyard. Keep warm and toasty without any mess or worry.
Convert-A-Ball Truck Bed Steps
Take the stress off of your knees when climbing in your pickup truck bed. Convert-A-Ball steps install easily on your tailgate to provide an extra step when getting in your
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Convert-A-Ball products are all about providing convenience and comfort for everyday trailering. The interchangeable ball system is a flawless, patented design that allows a quick and simple switch between trailers. Cushioned ball mounts ensure a smooth towing experience. Make your trailering a breeze with Convert-A-Ball's affordable, innovative products.
- Makes towing multiple trailers easy
- Provides for a comfortable ride while towing
- Surpasses the national standard for hitch balls
- First manufacturing company of interchangeable hitch products
- No tools necessary for assembly
Expert Answers about Convert-A-Ball
- Comparison of Gooseneck and 5th Wheel Towing
- Gooseneck trailers are primarily commercially used, while 5th Wheels are primarily used recreationally. A fifth wheel will generally have a smoother ride, which can be further improved by upgrading to an air-ride pin box which helps isolate road shock from the tow vehicle. Gooseneck hitches are typically rated up to 30K, but that capacity will be limited by the capacity of the install bracketry or by the towing capacity of the vehicle, whichever is less. Fifth wheel hitches are available...
view full answer... - Gooseneck vs 5th Wheel Hitch for Towing My RV Fifth Wheel Trailer
- A gooseneck adapter that is designed for towing a fifth-wheel trailer, like the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter, # CAB-C5G, is normally used when a person already has a gooseneck trailer hitch installed in the truck and needs to tow both gooseneck and 5th wheel trailers. These adapters are a good solution, but do not provide as nice a ride when towing a fifth wheel trailer.
If your truck does not have a hitch installed I would recommend going with a fifth-wheel...
view full answer... - Is it Possible to Tow a Fifth Wheel Trailer with a Truck That has a 6 inch Lift Kit
- With as much of a lift as you have and how tall your tires are it would surprise me if you could tow a fifth wheel trailer. Your best option for towing your trailer would be to return your truck back to stock height. The various issues you potentially will have trying to tow a trailer with a vehicle as tall as yours would be pretty hard to deal with.
The only option to tow your trailer level would be to lift the trailer, lifting a trailer 6 plus inches is not exactly safe as the trailer...
view full answer... - How to Determine the Tongue Weight of a Fifth Wheel Trailer
- There is not an easy way to verify the tongue weight of a fifth wheel trailer if you do not already have the trailer. The best way to find the tongue weight of your fifth wheel trailer is to use a commercial scale like those at truck stops or at material supply centers. First you should weigh your tow vehicle without the trailer connected. Next, connect your trailer to your tow vehicle and drive just the vehicle on the scale. The difference between the two weights is the tongue weight....
view full answer... - What Percent of a 5th Wheel Trailer King Pin Should be the Tongue Weight
- A basic rule to go by is that the tongue weight of a 5th wheel trailer is about 20 percent of the gross trailer weight. Based on the 5th wheel trailer dry weight of 13,400 pounds the dry hitch weight is correct at 2,535 pounds. Just under the 20 percent of the 5th wheel dry weight or precisely 18.9 percent.
The tongue weight of the 5th wheel trailer at 20 percent is 2,680 pounds based on a dry weight of 13,400 pounds.
So as long as you keep your tongue weight at 3,000 pounds or below...
view full answer... - Does a 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Add Stress to a 5th Wheel Trailer Towed by 2011 Ford F-350
- Using a 5th wheel to Gooseneck adapter, like the Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, # CAB-C5G, can apply added stress to the trailer frame. You will need to contact Keystone to determine if the trailer can be used with a 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter. The biggest drawback will be a decrease in ride quality.
If the trailer has an extended pin box or requires additional support, reinforcement of the trailer frame will be required and should be performed...
view full answer... - Is a Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Safe for Towing a 33 Foot 12,000 Pound Fifth Wheel Trailer
- The Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter, part # CAB-C5G, would be safe for pulling your 12,000 pound Fifth Wheel. The adapter is rated up to 20,000 pounds gross trailer weight and you are well under the limit. Just make sure your king pin box on your trailer is no longer than 30 inches from the center of the king pin to the center of the the mounting bolts.
Adapters are not the best thing to use for continual use. A Fifth Wheel trailer is designed to use the movement of the Fifth Wheel...
view full answer... - How to Correct Surging or Bucking When Towing 5th Wheel Trailer Using Gooseneck Adapter
- 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... - How to Determine the Pin Weight of a Fifth Wheel Trailer
- The best way to find the pin weight of your fifth wheel trailer is to use a commercial scale like those at truck stops or at material supply centers. First you should weigh your tow vehicle without the trailer connected. Next, connect your trailer to your tow vehicle and drive it on the scale. The difference between the two weights is the tongue weight. You will want to make sure you trailer will be loaded as it normally would be when towing to get an accurate number.
The Convert-A-Ball...
view full answer... - Recommended Fire Pit to use with RV Low Pressure Propane
- I recommend looking at the Fire Dancer Portable Patio Fire Pit # FD500. This is a nice, compact and portable campfire that can run off a standard propane bottle. It is RV campground approved and includes a 10 foot long propane hose. The fire pit can operate for 20 hours on one 20 pound propane bottle. There is an in-line regulator with the fire pit that will ensure a safe pressure level is maintained while in use. If you have a propane source like a bottle, this will work great.
If you...
view full answer... - Why Does Using Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Void Warranty on Lippert 5th Wheel Frame
- I can explain it. The use of a 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter such as # CAB-C5G increases the distance from the trailer frame to where it couples to the gooseneck ball. The distance is greater in this instance compared to having the trailer coupled to a regular 5th wheel trailer hitch.
The extra distance puts more stress on the trailer because of increase leverage. This leverage can damage 5th wheel trailer frames, specifically up where the pin box attaches but where you can't really...
view full answer... - Which Gooseneck Adapter, Andersen Ranch Hitch, Colibert, Or Convert-A-Ball for a Recessed Gooseneck
- The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapters are going to be your best choice if they will work with the recessed gooseneck hitch on your Hillsboro flat bed.
I took some measurements and found that the coupler is overall 7 inches wide at the base where it sets on the hitch ball. From the front of the housing where the handle is located to the center of the hitch ball the measurement is 5 inches and then 2 inches to the back side of the coupler from the center...
view full answer... - Recommended Gooseneck-To-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter To Provide Offset
- The best way to accomplish your goal is by using the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset # CAB-C5GX1216. This product will provide you with 7-1/2" of offset. The offset on this product will allow you to sit your trailer further and make your turns safely and with confidence.
When installing the included collar on this product slides over your fifth-wheel trailer's king pin and is held in place with the included set screws. Then, larger set screws are mounted...
view full answer... - Can Tow Behind Trailer be Safely Converted to a Gooseneck for Improved Towing and Handling
- Converting a pull behind trailer to a gooseneck would not be an easy task and would require a lot of fabrication, if it is even possible. Instead of looking into modifying the 32 ft tow behind RV trailer, I recommend that we take a look at your towing set-up. With the properly rated and adjusted system, there really is no reason that you can't have a comfortable towing experience with a pull behind trailer.
The first place that I would start is with your sway control. Since your trailer...
view full answer... - Does the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter Need to Be Bolted to the King Pin
- It is not required that you run bolts through the bolt holes of the hitch plate bolt holes of the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G, but if you want to you can contact Convert-A-Ball and they will supply you with a bolt kit. Convert-A-Ball guarantees that if you install this product correctly you will not need to use the bolt holes.
The reason the bolt holes are there is because this adapter shares the same hitch plate as the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck...
view full answer... - Can the CAB-C5G 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter be Used without Bolting or Welding to Trailer Pin Box
- Yes, you can use the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter, # CAB-C5G, without bolting it to the trailer king pin boxes. This is the best option for this coupler because it allows you to tow different trailers without the need for modification to the trailer pin boxes. This also makes the adapter fairly easy to move from trailer to trailer.
One thing I would like to mention is that any of the offset adapters for short bed pickups, like part # CAB-C5GX1216, will require...
view full answer... - Can Fire Dancer Portable Patio Fire Pit Connect to External Propane Hose on Travel Trailer
- You can connect the Fire Dancer Portable Patio Fire Pit, Propane # FD500 to the propane hose on your travel trailer. If you want to connect the pre-installed hose that comes with the Fire Dancer, you can use an adapter to connect the Fire Dancer hose to your travel trailer's hose. I have attached a link to all of our propane adapters for you.
My contact at Convert-A-Ball confirmed that as long as your travel trailer's hose is regulated, you can connect that hose directly to the Fire...
view full answer... - How To Measure Clearance on Ford F-250 Short Bed to Determine if Offset Gooseneck Adapter is Needed
- To determine the clearance needed on your F-250 Super Duty 6-1/2 foot bed, you need to take the width of your fifth wheel and divide by two. Then measure from the gooseneck hitch ball in the truck to the back of the truck cab. That dimension should be 4 inches more than your first measurement for correct clearance.
For example, if your trailer measures 96 inches wide, take half (48 inches), then add 4 inches (52 inches). So if the measurement from the gooseneck hitch ball in the truck...
view full answer... - Determining Needed Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Height
- The easiest way to do this would be to determine the exact adapter height you need. You will need to take some measurements. Jack the trailer so that it is level, and then back the truck up as if you were hitching it. Measure the distance from the bottom of the pin box (not the king pin) to the top of the gooseneck ball. (See provided diagram). This distance is the adapter height needed. You will also need to make sure there is a minimum of 6 inches clearance between the bottom of the trailer...
view full answer... - Maximum 5th Wheel Towing Capacity of 2015 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn 4x4 Diesel SRW
- If your owner's manual does not state the truck's towing capacity there is a simple way to determine this using the information on the driver's door jamb plate or sticker.
Locate the truck's GCWR (gross combined weight rating) and from this subtract its GVW (gross vehicle weight). The difference between these two figures is the maximum towing capacity of the vehicle when it is loaded.
view full answer... - Bolting Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G to 5th Wheel Pin Box
- As long as the set screws that attach the collar to the king pin are evenly tightened so that the surface of each set screw is flush with the collar, and the cap screws that secure the collar to the adapter are correctly torqued to the rating mentioned in the instructions, Convert-A-Ball states that it is not necessary to bolt the hitch plate to the pin box. In fact, they specifically guarantee that if correctly installed the adapter will not separate from the king pin.
Because of the...
view full answer... - Installation Instructions for Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G
- I attached a couple pictures to the right that have the installation instructions for the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G.
view full answer... - Can Interchangeable Ball Set with 1 Inch Diameter Shank be Used in 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole
- Yes, you can use the interchangeable ball set # 105TB in a 1-1/4 inch ball hole by using a bushing such as # 58184, # C21201 or # F-2.
view full answer... - Gooseneck or Fifth Wheel Recommendation for a Car Hauler Trailer
- If your truck is a long bed I would go with a gooseneck setup as they are just a much simpler design that have higher capacities. The only advantage fifth wheels have is that they make slider hitches which will allow you more clearance around corners with short bed trucks.
I like goosenecks because they also allow your truck bed to be clear much easier. Fifth wheel hitches can weigh several hundred lbs and removing them is no easy task. A gooseneck hitch allows you to easily flip the...
view full answer... - How to Decide on Best 5th Wheel Hitch
- 5th wheel towing will be easier in a long bed truck such as a 2015 Ram diesel 3500 with 8-foot bed.
With a long bed you do not need a slider hitch or a Sidewinder replacement pin box in order to make tight turns. The linked article will explain further about Sidewinders and sliders for use in short-bed trucks. I advise you to avoid this extra complexity and cost by selecting a long-bed truck for towing your 5th wheel.
First, you'll need an install kit for the hitch that fits your particular...
view full answer... - Can a Dodge Ram 1500 with 16K 5th Wheel Safely Pull 9,300 lbs Trailer
- The towing capacity of a truck can vary greatly according to how that truck is equipped. You should be able to find the tow ratings on your truck in the owner's manual or inside the driver's door jamb. Most likely the capacity of the 5th wheel hitch installed on your Ram pickup (16,000 lbs. capacity) is rated higher than the vehicle tow rating. You will need to abide by whichever rating is lower.
Provided you stay within the limits of the lowest-rated component of your system, you can...
view full answer... - What is the Towing Capacity of a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 Liter Auto with 2-Wheel Drive
- I found an online copy of the owners manual for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. According to the manual with the 4.7 liter engine, and 2-wheel drive the maximum gross trailer weight can be 7,600 pounds. The payload (the amount of weight the truck bed can hold) is 1,700 pounds.
That means that any 5th wheel trailer would have to weigh 7,600 pounds or less when loaded and ready to tow and have a pin weight of no more than 1,700 pounds.
view full answer... - Can a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Tow a 9,259 Pound 5th Wheel Trailer
- There are about 37 different configurations of the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. To determine the capacity of your specific model you will need to check the truck owners manual.
I believe that 4200 kgs (9259 pounds) exceeds the max towing capacity of most if not all configurations but your owners manual will be able to tell you for sure.
view full answer... - Minimum Distance Between Truck Bumper and Fifth Wheel Trailer on 1997 Ford F-350 XLT Dually
- The absolute minimum recommended distance between the truck bumper and the front of the trailer's lower portion (not the overhang) is 16 - 24 inches. The particular minimum in any given application will depend on several factors: the type and length of your 5th wheel's pin box; the particular 5th wheel hitch installed in your F-350 (or the type of adapter used if the truck has a goose neck hitch); and the design of the trailer and where you are measuring.
Another way to check is to...
view full answer... - 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter Recommendation for a Toy Hauler
- You are correct in that some gooseneck hitches have weight ratings that will handle up to 26,000 pounds or more. However, if you use this adapter, # CAB-C5G, you have to abide by the lowest limiting factor.
For instance, if you had a heavy-duty gooseneck hitch and then used this adapter to pull a fifth wheel trailer, the adapter would be the limiting factor of 20,000 pounds towing capacity and 2,000 pounds tongue weight capacity. If you are trying to tow your toyhauler fifth wheel with...
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