Demco Recon Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter that Can be Used with CM Flat Bed

Updated 09/18/2020 | Published 02/16/2020

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Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs

(453)

$885.00

Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs

(453)

$885.00

Question:

Will this work with a CM flatbed with recessed gooseneck ball hitch?

asked by: Scott M

Expert Reply:

Demco makes a special version of the Recon hitch for flat bed applications that have recessed balls actually! So what you'd want instead is the part # DM8550046. This has a shorter overall height to make up for the additional height of the flat bed truck and has the portion that attaches to the ball sit a bit lower.

I attached a picture of this installed on a flat bed truck similar ot yours for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Dennis Y.

9/6/2020

I purchased this produce to convert my goose neck to 5th wheel towing. I am having issues with the hitch plate turning in the bed of the truck. I re torqued to required specifications and next trip it moved again. It turns about 1" off center.

Jon G.

9/9/2020

What gooseneck system do you have?

Dennis Y.

9/9/2020

DrawTite Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch

Jon G.

9/14/2020

@DennisY Since that system just uses the 1 pin hole to secure the hitch ball I wonder if that pin hole has enlarged a little over time? Is the pin hole still circular or is it a little oblong?