Can I Use a Convert-A-Ball Gooseneck Adapter on a Curt Helux Shock-Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box?
Updated 10/23/2025 | Published 09/26/2025
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Can I use a 5th wheel gooseneck adapter with the CURT Helux™ King Pin w/ Coil Spring and Shock-Absorber Brinkley for a short term? Plan to get the Gen Y at our permanent location just need to get it there.
asked by: Crystal G
Expert Reply:
Hey Crystal, that's going to be a no. Curt has said their Helux Shock-Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box like item # C83RJ is not compatible with gooseneck adapters like the Convert-A-Ball item # CAB-C5G. Their reason being it puts additional stress on the 5th wheel trailer's frame and using an adapter will void the frame warranty.
I know this is probably inconvenient but if you're swapping over to a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter like item # GY33GR the best way is to do it at the location you pick your trailer up at.
What model Brinkley are you getting?
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Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter - 12" to 16" Tall - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Trailer
- 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No Extra Clearance
- 20000 lbs
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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Jerred H.
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Hey Crystal, what ended up happening with your Brinkley and the Helux pin box setup? Knowing how you handled the move before switching to the Gen-Y could help others in the same situation.