Is There a Way to Tow Fifth Wheel Hitch with Truck that Has Flatbed Gooseneck Bed
Updated 10/30/2025 | Published 02/03/2025
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Looking at a truck with a flatbed. it has a welded in gooseneck ball. I am going to want to pull a 5th wheel with this. Are there any options for this besides bolting rails to the flatbed? I dont want to put an adapter on my camper to go to gooseneck. I also think the bed will be higher so would need like a low profile hitch possibly. Thanks
asked by: Jim P
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Expert Reply:
Hey Jim, we actually have fifth wheel hitches designed specifically for this situation with the Demco Recon for Recessed balls part # DM8550046 which has a 21k capacity.
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Jameson C
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Recon Hitch Installed on Flatbed
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Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to 5th Wheel Trailer
- Provides Extra Clearance
- 21000 lbs
- Connects to Gooseneck Ball
- Not Shock Absorbing
- Demco
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Jameson C.
10/30/2025
Hey Jim, how did the Demco Recon for the recessed ball work out on your flatbed truck? It sounds like a good match for your setup. Your feedback could help others looking for a similar low-profile option.