How to Install a Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch on a Flat Bed Truck
Updated 11/18/2014 | Published 11/17/2014
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So I have a 2002 f-250 with the 1108 attached, or I did, just put a flatbed on my truck and I see the gooseneck ball sets about 3inch higher than the BandW turnover ball did. So I want to know if the 1108 would work with the Companion hitch for flatbeds? I am going to have to modify the opening on my flatbed for the size of the companion fifth wheel hitch to fit. so I was thinking I already have the 1108, why not use it instead of the 1500? Any input would be great. Thanks
asked by: Claude B
Expert Reply:
Since you have a flatbed on your truck now the only recommended way to use a Companion hitch will be to first use the # BWGNRK1500 as a gooseneck hitch and then for a fifth wheel hitch you would need the # BWRVK3050.
The # BWGNRK1108 that you had previously installed on your truck is not compatible with flatbed trucks so there would be no recommended way for you to use it.
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B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Flatbed Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to 5th Wheel Trailer
- No Extra Clearance
- 25000 lbs
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Not Shock Absorbing
- B and W
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