How To Determine Height Needed On 5th Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter On A 2005 Dodge 3500 4WD

Published 08/31/2010

Question:

Which height would be the best fit for a 05 3500 dodge ram 4 wheel drive dually?

asked by: Pierce

Expert Reply:

To see what height you will need on your 5th Wheel-to-Gooseneck coupler adapter you can back your 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 4WD Dually truck into position as if you were hooking up your fifth-wheel trailer, making sure that the truck and trailer are level.

Make sure you have 4 inches of clearance between the top of the bed sides and the bottom of the trailer loft for pitch and roll. This should get you the right measurement to make a decision. Then, measure from the pin plate (the bottom of the pin box) down to the top of the ball in the bed of your truck. This is the height adapter you will need.

The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter, part #CAB-C5G, is adjustable. It can adjust from 12-16 inches, making it easy to use for multiple trailers.

I am sending a video link to a review on Fifth Wheel-to-Gooseneck trailer couplers.

expert reply by: Jeff D