Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler with Built in Security Locking Feature

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does this hitch adapter require climbing into the truck bed to latch and unlatch the coupler

asked by: Charles

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There is a steel rod included with the coupler that will allow you lock or unlock the coupler by reaching over the side of the bed without having to get in the bed of the truck.

expert reply by: Amanda

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Convert-A-Ball about the pin weight capacity of their CG Cushioned Gooseneck Coupler. They list a 30,000 lb weight capacity for the coupler and a 4,000 lbs tongue, or pin weight. Since your 2400 lb pin weight isn't even…

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Answer 2

The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter #CAB-C5G has two interior polyurethane bushings that act as a shock absorbers and cushion the ride. From the top you will only see the nut and washer you mentioned. However, from the bottom…

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Answer 3

Ford and Ram factory gooseneck balls that have a plastic tab on the top, like part # RP19311, are not recommended for use with the Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler #CG because the steel surface inside the coupler can chew up…

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Answer 4

There's a ridge on the inside of the Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler #CG that will catch on the pop in style gooseneck balls due to the edge present for the lever release mechanisms. This will cause wear on the ball and…

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Answer 5

Yes, I do have options for a Ram 3500 to use with the Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler part #CG. The Curt Pop-In Ball for Factory Ford and Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitches part #C60601 will work just fine. The issue with the…

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Answer 6

The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler #CG is designed to normally be used with a set screw that pressed onto the inner tube basically. If you wanted to drill a hole that is properly sized for your current set screw that passes…

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Answer 7

A pop-in gooseneck hitch ball is something like the Pop-In Ball for Reese Elite Series Underbed Gooseneck Hitch #RP19315 which you turn and lock into place in your hitch. This is opposed to a ball such as the Remov-a-Ball Gooseneck Hitch Ball #5973…

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Answer 8

The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler, #CG, fits inside of an outer tube that has a 4 inch inner diameter. If the outer tube on your existing trailer has an outer tube with a 4 inch inner diameter and it uses safety pins to…

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Answer 9

The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler - Round - 30,000 lbs #CG doesn't have a specific torque spec because it is just the inner sleeve. The set bolt torque spec you need would be based on the outer sleeve with the bolts.…

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Answer 10

A pop-in gooseneck hitch ball is something like the Pop-In Ball for Reese Elite Series Underbed Gooseneck Hitch #RP19315 which you turn and lock into place in your hitch using the lever on top of the ball. This is the same as a ball like what you…

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Answer 11

The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler part #CG works with any 2-5/16" gooseneck hitch ball. That said, it isn't recommended to use a hitch ball that has an integrated release lever built into the ball. If it's a…

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Answer 12

The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler part #CG is designed to be used with set screws, we cannot recommend you drill to use a pin. That said, it will still work on an inner tube with pre-drilled holes for the pins so there…

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