How to adjust the Height on a Flatbed 5th Wheel Trailer?

Published 08/02/2019

Products Featured in This Question

Replacement Base for B&W Companion Flatbed 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 25,000 lbs

(32)

$500.00

Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter - 12" to 16" Tall - 20,000 lbs

(997)

$568.73

Question:

I have a Ford F550 with a flatbed, I need more height out of my flatbed companion hitch. Is this possible?

asked by: Eddie M

Helpful Expert Reply:

The flatbed version of the Replacement Base for B&W Companion Flatbed 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVB3055 is not adjustable. I did reach out to B&W and one potential solution offered was if the well depth is over 4 inches deep, the well can be removed to provide more height. If this is not applicable here then your next best option is to evaluate ways to lower the trailer through raising the pin box or replacing the pin box.

Another option that you could consider would be using a gooseneck ball in your bed and installing a 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter like part # CAB-C5G. This adapter is adjustable to as high as 16 inches and may give you the height clearance that you are looking for.

expert reply by: Patrick R