Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch that Connects to a Recessed Gooseneck Ball on a Flat Bed
Updated 11/13/2025 | Published 10/19/2025
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Looking to be able to pull a 5th wheel trailer tractor-trailer type with my flatbed pickup. I have a recessed ball in the flatbed. Do you have a conversion for this?
asked by: Kevin D
Expert Reply:
We sure do Kevin. So long as your 2-5/16" gooseneck ball is 13/16" or closer to the top of the truck bed and your well is smaller than 20" x 20" you can use the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball item # DM8550046.
The Demco Recon item # DM8550046 will attach directly to your gooseneck ball and then sit on top of your flat bed. It will give you a 21,000 lbs 5th wheel hitch capable of connecting to your trailer's kingpin.
What kind of truck do you have and what are the dimensions of your recessed well?
You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.
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Jerred H.
11/13/2025
Hey Kevin, did you get a chance to check the dimensions of your recessed well for the Demco Recon adapter? Once you have those measurements, I can help confirm if it’s the right fit for your flatbed setup.