Should Adapter with Offset be Used to Tow 5th Wheel with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Short Bed Gooseneck
Published 09/10/2018
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Curious which is a better hitch? This one: Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/8inch Offset for Short-Bed Trucks Item # AM3139 or Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12inch to 16inch Tall Item # CAB-C5GX1216 It will be going on a short bed 07 chevrolet 2500 diesel.
asked by: Eric
Expert Reply:
Since you have a short bed I highly recommend using the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216. This will allow you to still utilize your gooseneck hitch and provides you with 7-1/2" of offset that should make it so that you have cab clearance while turning.
To make sure that the 7-1/2" of extra room will give you adequate clearance you can use the clearance formula which is: (A + B) - C = Clearance
A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw (or gooseneck hitch ball) to truck cab
B = Length of offset (7-1/2")
C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half)
As long as you have at least 4" of clearance you will be able to make a 90 degree turn.
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Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Trailer
- 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Provides Extra Clearance
- 20000 lbs
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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Eric
9/10/2018
Curious which is a better hitch? This one: Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/8inch Offset for Short-Bed Trucks Item # AM3139 or Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12inch to 16inch Tall Item # CAB-C5GX1216 It will be going on a short bed 07 chevrolet 2500 diesel.