Will Ram Gooseneck to Fifth Wheel Adapter Use Same Connection as Tractor Trailer

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Is this the part I need if I want to hook my gooseneck trailer to a tractor trailer power unit?

asked by: Kenny

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Expert Reply:

Tractor trailers do use fifth wheel hitches for connection so yes, the Ram Gooseneck to 5th Wheel adapter part # KPG5-R30IP would provide the connection needed for a gooseneck trailer as it will convert it to a fifth wheel king pin.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I am not sure exactly which model of Kauffman gooseneck trailer you have, but the easiest way to adapt to a 5th wheel hitch will be to use a coupler adapter. This will replace the gooseneck coupler inner tube with a traditional fifth wheel kingpin.…

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Answer 2

The overall length of the Ram Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter - Round - 30K item #KPG5-R30IP is 29". It is 14" from the top of the tube to the first adjustment hole. I have attached a diagram detailing these measurements.

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Answer 3

Hey Jackson! The distance from the top of the tube down to the plate is 29". The distance from the top to the first bolt hole is 14". I went ahead and attached some diagrams of the #KPG5-R30IP below. I don't have the full height down to…

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Answer 4

I've spoken with a few of my towing industry contacts, who tell me that even if you use an adapter like the #KPG5-R30IP, safety chains should still be used. If the fifth wheel hitch you are using is compatible with industry standard bed rails,…

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Answer 5

The Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter #KPG5-R30IP you found is our only 4" tube rated for 30K. The plate does not have to sit perfectly square inside the 5th wheel hitch as it will still latch into the coupler. You will want to face…

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Answer 6

The Fifth Wheel Trailer King Pin #337KP20050 is a weld on king pin to make your trailer compatible with 5th wheel hitches. If you want the gooseneck trailer to 5th wheel king pin adapter, you can use the Ram Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler…

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Answer 7

I do see your Holland FW35 is designed to fit a 2" kingpin like the one used on both the 25K #KPG5-R25-IP and 30K #KPG5-R30IP coupler adapters you looked at. For the wiring you will need to create a custom adapter. First you will need the 7-Pole…

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Answer 8

Yes, we do have the parts you need to convert your Big Tex trailer over to a 5th wheel hitch. You will want the Ram Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter item #KPG5-R30IP. It has a 30,000 lbs capacity. The Ram Adapter item #KPG5-R30IP…

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Answer 9

In order to haul your gooseneck trailer with a fleet of semi-tractors you will need to make your own adapter harness which will then make for a plug and play connection but they don't make anything pre-assembled for this out of the box to my…

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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

Dexter recommends a SAE 90, SAE 80W-90 or SAE 75W-90 oil to be used. I recommend the Kodiak Synthetic Bearing Oil for Oil Bath Hubs #XLPROLUBE as it is a synthetic 90 weight oil that helps reduce friction and to keep bearings cool. Since your cap was…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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