Easiest Way To Convert Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch Setup

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I am trying to convert a 2005 5th wheel Keystone camper to a Dodge 4500 gooseneck flatbed. Please help! I dont know what products will fit!

asked by: Kevin N

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There are a few different options for changing the fifth wheel connection on your Keystone Montana to a gooseneck. The easiest and most cost effective would simply be an adapter, the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter part # CAB-C5G for long bed trucks or part # CAB-C5GX1216 for short bed trucks. This adapter simply bolts to the bottom of the pin box and provides you with a gooseneck connection. It also has built-in cushioning to improve ride quality.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Hey Robert, thanks for all of the info from your 2022 Montana 3121RL Legacy. With that we can verify that the pin box you have is the Lippert 1116 style which Gen-Y part #GY73FR you referenced is designed to fit in place of so this will fit and work…

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There is no set travel distance when using the #CAB-C5G, but the adapter tends to put additional stress on the frame where the pin box attaches. This would be one of the main reasons a long cross country trip isn't the best idea. Also, the ride…

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Valerie, Jayco used both the Lippert Rhino and the 1621 across the North Point line depending on floorplan and production runs. I believe you likely have the 1621 pattern. The only way to know for sure is to check the sticker on the pin box itself.…

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Hey Rick. We have the upgraded model with the air bag that fits a Lippert 1621HD bolt pattern. It's the Shocker Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Coupler Kit w/ Demco eZ-Latch for Lippert and Rhino Box - 24K item #SHK99YR. Almost an identical setup to…

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Answer 5

Looks like you have a Rotoflex pin box and installed a Convert-A-Ball adapter part #CAB-C5G on it which isn't supposed to happen. The king pin plate flexes and causes the issue you have. If you can get me the pin box part numbers you see on it I…

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Hello Joe, thanks for reaching out. The Demco #DM8550046 you mentioned is for a flatbed truck with a recessed gooseneck ball so this would not work for your setup. Instead what you will want is the following: - Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel…

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The reason the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter #CAB-C5G is not recommended for use with factory-installed gooseneck prep packages on Fords from 2011-present and Ram from 2013-present is because they use a gooseneck ball that…

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Answer 8

Hey Larry, welcome back! To gain that extra clearance at this point you will need to raise the trailer. More than likely your leaf springs are already on top of the axle so an axle flip kit won't do it. If a 2-1/4" lift is enough you can use…

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Thanks for the picture! I checked with Progressive Dynamics the replacement power converter you need for your Parallax Series 7300 Model 7345 is the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp item #PD4645V.

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Answer 10

Hey Peter, what hanger dimensions do you need? What height from the mounting surface does the bolt hole need to be? With that I can see if we have a thicker gauge steel hanger option.

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Easiest Way To Convert Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch Setup

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