Will a Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Work w/ a Short Bed Truck?
Updated 09/26/2025 | Published 04/22/2025
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Question:
Will this hitch work on a short bed truck?
asked by: Cody H
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Expert Reply:
It will but you're not going to be able to do a full turn. The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter item # RP59KR isn't any shorter than a standard pin box.
If your F-350 has the puck system you can use the Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Ford OEM Puck Systems item # GY43XR to gain 5" of offset. This adapter mounts in your puck system and pushes the hitch ball back 5" towards your tailgate.
If you have any additional questions go ahead and throw them into the comment box below.
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Jerred H
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Jerred H.
9/26/2025
Hey, did you find a solution for using the hitch on your short bed truck? I'd love to hear your outcome, as it could help others with similar setups.