Compatibility of Gooseneck Hitch Adapter on 5-1/2 Foot Bed
Question:
I have a 2015 Dodge 5.7 liter 4x4 quad cab. It has a 5’-6” bed. I shouldn’t need to make a complete 90deg. Turn with the trailer. Will it work with my goose neck ball in my truck? I have had adjustable air bags installed as well if that makes a difference but it shouldn’t. Thanks. Will the offset With a 5’-6” work to pull a 2001 cardinal 29’ 5th wheel camper?
asked by: Bill
Expert Reply:
The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall # CAB-C5GX1216 is not recommended for beds smaller than 6 foot by the manufacturer because of the turning radius. It does have an offset of 7-1/2 inches from ball to kingpin centers, so you will need to determine if you want to take that risk since you won't need to make a 90 degree turn.
The only gooseneck we have for your 5-1/2 foot bed with air suspension is the B&W # BWGNRK1309. So for your application, I recommend using the Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # 16310 and a sliding 5th wheel hitch like # RP30051. This will still not give you 90 degree turning but will give you more clearance than the Convert-A-Ball Adapter.
The only completely safe recommendation for your truck and trailer clearance would be to remove the gooseneck hitch, add 5th wheel base rails, a fixed hitch, and a Sidewinder Pin box. That would move the pivot point of the trailer back 22 inches for appropriate turning clearance. I've linked those pages to assist.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to 5th Wheel Trailer
- No Extra Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Not Shock Absorbing
- CURT
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Flip-Over Ball
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Wheel Well Release
- Spring-Loaded Loop
- B and W
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall
- 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter
- Adapts Trailer
- 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- Provides Extra Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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