Would a Long Bed Flatbed Truck Have Enough Clearance Around Corners Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer

Updated 06/24/2015 | Published 06/23/2015

Question:

2013 dodge c/c with 9.5inch flatbed with recessed gooseneck 2 5/16inch ball looking to purchase 2014 Terr Quantun 285 RL camper. distance from kingpin to front of camper is 6. distance from gooseneck ball to rear of bed is 5foot 2inch with corners cut off see photos will convert a ball work?

asked by: Phil

Expert Reply:

Since you have a long bed truck the Ranch Hitch part # AM3100 that you referenced would work well as you would have more than enough clearance between the cab and the overhang of the trailer.

Here's the formula though if you wanted to be sure.

(A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from the gooseneck ball to the truck cab
B = Offset used,
C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2.

expert reply by: Jameson C