Adapting a Gooseneck Hitch to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2011 Ford F-350
Updated 07/17/2020 | Published 04/02/2018
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Thanks for the other product information, the only thing is I don't have a ball sticking up out of my truck bed, I only have the square hole in the bed. Do you have any other products that will work for that application?
asked by: Brian K
Expert Reply:
The hole for gooseneck balls are not all the same. The Companion hitches such as # BWRVK3050, which was designed for flat bed trucks, only fit B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck hitches.
For a gooseneck ball that sticks up from the bed (and is not recessed in a cavity like on a flat bed truck) you can use the Demco Recon hitch # DM8550045. It clamps around a 2-5/16 inch gooseneck ball. I have included a link to a video review of this hitch for you.
Another option is to adapt the trailer by adding an adapter such as # CAB-C5G or, if you know the trailer pin box manufacturer and model number, the Reese Goose Box such as # RP85FR.
Ken
7/13/2020
I have a 2016 Ram 4500 with a Knaphiede 11’ flatbed gooseneck hitch I am buying a DRV 5th wheel, maxes out at 18500# How can I setup to pull the 5th wheel
Chris R.
7/17/2020
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B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Flatbed Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to 5th Wheel Trailer
- No Extra Clearance
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Not Shock Absorbing
- B and W
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Thanks for the other product information, the only thing is I don't have a ball sticking up out of my truck bed, I only have the square hole in the bed. Do you have any other products that will work for that application?