Is There Fifth Wheel Hitch Adapter that Can Fit Gooseneck Ball with 17 by 16 inch Recessed Pocket

Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/19/2025

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

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$885.00

B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks - 30,000 lbs

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$249.00

Question:

Hello I have a cm aluminum flatbed on my ram truck with a welded on gooseneck ball in a recessed box. So I already ordered BWGNRK1500 from etrailer I found through another question asked by a person. So once I get that on I’ll have a turnover ball on truck great. I was about to order the BWRVK3050 Bw flatbed hitch from you but it says minimal recessed dimensions are 18x18 and mine are 17x16” with a smaller metal box inside. What gooseneck ball or turnover hitch can I run with what I have that’s heavy duty and easy to take off? Thanks for your time.

asked by: Jose C

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Expert Reply:

Hey Jose, you could use the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball # DM93YV as it would work with your recessed pocket dimensions. This works with a minimum 14 by 14 and a maximum of 20 inch by 20 inch. It will work with the B and W Turnoverball setup you ordered as well since it attaches to a gooseneck ball.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Jameson C.

10/27/2025

Hey Jose, how did the Demco Recon hitch work out with your recessed pocket setup on the flatbed? Your feedback could really help others trying to match a gooseneck-to-5th wheel adapter with similar dimensions.