How to Tow 5th Wheel Trailer With Recessed Gooseneck Hitch

Updated 06/29/2020 | Published 06/25/2020

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

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

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Question:

looking for a fifth wheel hitch for my flatbed truck. looking at the demco but it says the top of gooseneck balls has to be within 13/16 of inch from top of flatbed im sitting 2 1/4 inch from top of gooseneck ball to top of flatbed. any suggestion. thanks

asked by: Chris S

Expert Reply:

The only potential option, since the top of your gooseneck ball is 2-1/4" to the top of the truck bed, which is more than the 13/16" allowed by the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball # DM8550046, is to use an adapter that bolts to your king pin.

The option for this is the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G.

This requires a measurement from the top of gooseneck ball to the base of the king pin box to be between 12" and 16".

I have added links to a video install and review for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S