Using a Curt Crosswing with a Reese Rotating Pin Box  

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Hey Ed,

Thanks for your question!

The Curt CrossWing Lightweight Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - 20,000 lbs # C32DR is only compatible with rigid (fixed) pin boxes. It should not be used with rotating or articulating pin boxes.

Likewise, if your trailer has a rotating pin box, you should avoid using any fifth-wheel hitch that mounts to a gooseneck ball or uses a single center-post mounting design, such as the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Hitch # BW52XR. These hitches are not designed to handle the additional rotational forces generated by a rotating pin box.

If you'd like to continue using your rotating pin box, you'll need a conventional fifth-wheel hitch that mounts at four separate points, either to the factory puck system or to industry-standard above-bed rails.

If your 2023 Ford F-350 has the OEM Fifth Wheel Prep Package (puck system) I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3300.

If your truck does not have the OEM prep package I'd recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs # BW85QR. This kit includes the hitch, industry-standard above-bed rails, vehicle-specific frame brackets, and all of the necessary installation hardware.

You'll also need a lockout wedge to prevent the king pin from rotating inside the hitch jaws. If you can reply with your exact model of rotating pin box, I'd be happy to recommend the correct item.

Congratulations on the new truck, by the way! Do you have any trips planned for the summer?

expert reply by: Christopher H

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Ed L.

7/16/2026

Thanks Chris, You verified my suspension. I have the original Rhino box, pin box that came with my camper. I'm thinking plan B will be put the Rhino (non-rotating) pin box back on camper and using the Curt Crosswing gooseneck hitch. It has a little over 8" rear offset that should give me enough clearance for most situations. Would you advices against this option?

Christopher H.

7/16/2026

@EdL If you still have the original pin box I think that's a great option. Like you mentioned above, cab clearance is going to be the main concern here. You can certainly test this pretty easily by reinstalling the original pin box, hooking up, and taking some test turns to see what sort of clearance you have. There is also a formula you can use to determine clearance. (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab B = Length of pin box past trailer nose C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half) If you use this calculation and do not have at least 4" of clearance then you will need to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch. If this is the case, I would need to know if you have the OEM prep package or not to make a good recommendation.