Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
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Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
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Andersen Accessories and Parts - AM3109
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Safety Chain
- Andersen
Safety chains are a necessary precaution when you are towing. These attach to your Ranch Hitch coupler adapter when installed on a fifth wheel trailer.
Features:
- Works with Ranch Hitch 5th-wheel-to-gooseneck coupler adapter, both the straight and offset models
- Includes safety chains, mounting bracket and hooks with latches
- Made in the USA
- 1-Year limited warranty
3109 Andersen Safety Chains
Video of Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Andersen Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters AM3109 Review
Today we're going to be taking a look at part number AM3109. These are the safety chains for a Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapters. Safety chains are going to be a necessary precaution when you are towing. They're going to attach to your Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapter when installed on a 5th-Wheel trailer. They're going to work with both the straight and offset models. It's going to include everything you see on the table, so you're going to get the safety chain, and the mounting brackets, the hooks, all the necessary hardware for a complete installation. The product's made in the U.S.A.
The chain and the hooks are going to be made from a steel construction. They're going to have a nice chromate finish to resist rust and corrosion. It's going to be a Grade 70 chain that has a link diameter of 5/16 of an inch. They're going to have the forged steel hooks. These have the nice safety latch design to it, so it's going to prevent accidental disconnecting. When I took a measurement from the center of the bolt, I stretched the chain out from the center of the bolt to the center of the hook area.
That gave us a measurement of about 36 inches long, that's going to be the same on either side. These chains have been tested, and they meet the standards for up to 18,000 pounds when it comes to the capacity. The setup, simply clamps around the Ranch Hitch Coupler, and it's going to provide two chains that have the hooks at the ends. That simply attaches to the safety chain loops in the bed of your truck. To show you, on each side we're going to have the same components. You're going to have your chain, you're going to have your bolt, lock nut, and then your spacers.
You need to make sure that it goes through the link, the spacer goes on each side of that link in the chain, and then you tighten the lock nut all the way down. You're adapter portion is going to fit right inside that clamp. Very simple installation, and it's ready to go right out of the box. That's going to do it for today's review of part number AM3109. This is the safety chain kit for the Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter from Andersen. .
Customer Reviews
Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter - AM3109
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (59 Customer Reviews)
Safety chains are a necessary precaution when you are towing. These attach to your Ranch Hitch coupler adapter when installed on a fifth wheel trailer.by: Leslie05/25/2022
Never used it. It did not fit on my gooseneck adapter
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This works with Ranch Hitch 5th-wheel-to-gooseneck coupler adapters both the straight and offset models.
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Sierra K - 05/26/2022by: Larry02/04/2022
easy to install fits a variety of trail ers
by: Fred S.06/25/2013
There seems to be some question on the legal requirement for safety chains on a gooseneck adapted 5th wheel. However, I decided there was no question when it comes to safety. These chains were exactly what I needed and e-trailer's response time was exceptional.
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Safety chains are something you hope you never need, but provide a level of comfort knowing you have them, just in case. Ive never questioned the wisdom of installing these chains and am quite happy with them.
Fred S - 12/24/2014by: Paul06/14/2018
I am using this on my 5th wheel gooseneck adapter. Then I had to buy D rings to hook it up to my truck. For SAFETY I would have thought that the chains would have come with the gooseneck adapter.
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Good
Paul - 06/15/2019by: Larry L09/08/2020
If anyone is looking for a set of safety chains for a goose neck trailer I would highly recommend these, very heavy duty and looks like they will last forever very well made and are heavy duty. This company that I purchased this item from as far as I'm concerned is a great company, I just ordered a under the bed B/W 30,000 lb hitch and needed safety chains to go with the Rancher adapter kit I have. These ladies that I worked with in getting this thing put together are awesome and very knowledgeable. Will order form them again, excellent company to deal with, Highly recommended.
by: Kimberly11/17/2017
We got the safety chains and are very satisfied. Your customer service is great and shipping times are really fast!!!!
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They work great!! Very heavy duty. I don’t worry about losing my trailer anymore.
Kimberly - 11/17/2018by: JMR - Texas08/08/2016
Received complete order including the safety chain in record time.
Only catch I did not see coming was my goose neck framing will not work on the clap style fitting.................ops but will use this in a different fashion and its all good.
etrailer is spot on!!
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got them on the trailer - Only problem not really a problem but a hassle - the hooks are good the safety / clip would seem to be cheap quality
JMR - - 08/08/2017by: Great Product.07/11/2016
I ordered safety chains for my new RV gooseneck and it is even better product that I thought. Great support and on time delivery.
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I just wanted to say that I looked at our receipts to see what it was that we bought from you. Yes those chains worked great and I left them on the goose neck of the RV for whoever buys it.
-- Great P - 01/15/2018by: Rodney 06/23/2021
Good well made products!
Would buy again.
by: Brian 07/01/2021
Awsome products at Awsome prices ship fast east to order
by: Charles W12/16/2010
Gooseneck safety chain setI was very pleased with the service offered by etrailer. Their e-catalogue give me all the information I needed to make a decision about the product I was looking for. I received the safety chain set very quickly. I was amazed at the quality. This set is made specifically for my hitch so I'm not concerned about fit. The finish was excellent. I would like to see etrailer carry the ubolt set that these chains hook to which is installed in the bed of the truck. Not all hitches come with the ubolt set.
Well done etrailer.
by: Dean K04/08/2011
Ordered with Ranch Hitch Adapter; simple to install and a great added measure of security/safety. Very heavy duty parts throughout, no corners cut on design or manufacturing. Chains are HD as well and are long enough to hang on back of fifth wheel hitch housing to keep them out of the way when not in use.
by: George W12/22/2011
Very well made. A must for those living in states that require safety chains and for peace of mind any where you go. Very easy installation with just two wrenches needed. I installed these chains on a Ranch Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter.
by: David05/19/2018
Even though e trailer was out of stock they were able complete and deliver my order on the original schedule delivery date...awesome job!
Thanks, now I can pull my fifth wheel safely with the new safety chains.
by: Donald P.02/20/2016
If you need safety chains for a Ranch Hitch 5th wheel/gooseneck adapter...get'em from George at etrailer.com. Very beefy and fit perfect..five minute install...mailed to our door in 4 days!!!!
by: Shawn 08/23/2021
Very fast at getting orders out and came in a couple days fit right on our adaptor and just what we needed.
by: Homer S.04/09/2012
Thanks for the fast service. Items are just like described.
by: Larry B.09/27/2016
Heavy duty, easy to install, no doubt it will hold the truck and trailer together.
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Great product, great price!
Larry B - 09/27/2017by: Floyd03/24/2018
Upon opening the box and inspecting the item, I was impressed with the quality and beefyness. I am well pleased and would recommend this to anyone. I also though this was a fair price.
by: Bob11/11/2016
Great product and excellent service. I will use etrailer for all my future needs. Thanks
by: Kenneth01/29/2019
Heavy duty fit perfect. Wife said it looked "nice".
by: Chris 05/11/2017
Chain easy to find natal and heavy duty product
by: Mark05/25/2012
These safety chains were delived in a timely manner and where just as advertised except that there is no brand name on the clamps which is fine with me.
by: Joann04/22/2013
I was pleased the safety chains arrived so quickly. I am a 73 year old farm lady and had no problem installing it on my RV by myself. Would have been easier if I had another hand but no real problem.
by: Debbie04/16/2020
It is great! It is super strong, easy to install and looks good too! We were impressed with how “beefy” it is! This set up gives us confidence our trailer and truck are safer!
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Ask the Experts about this Andersen Accessories and Parts
- Are Safety Chains Required By DOTAlthough the laws regarding towing safety can vary from state to state, using safety chains is a practice I would consider mandatory.
view full answer... - Could Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapter item # AM3109 Fit GooseneckAs long as the outer diameter of the gooseneck hitch tube you have is 4-1/2 inches the # AM3109 would fit as that's the size it was designed to fit.
view full answer... - Is Tires Getting Pulled To the Side on Triple Axle Trailer Around Tight Turns NormalWhat you are experiencing is tire scrubbing and is totally normal on a triple axle trailer. When you might a tight turn with a triple axle trailer some of the tires are going to be pulled to the side. There's really no way around that with a triple axle trailer. Make sure the tires are inflated to their max psi and you'll be good.
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- What Size Pipe are the Ranch Hitch Safety Chains # AM3109 Designed to Go AroundThe Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, item # AM3109, are designed to fit the outer diameter of the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, item # AM3100. The Outer diameter of this unit is 4-1/2 inches.
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- Installing Safety Chains to Andersen Ranch AdapterThe Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, part # AM3109 are extremely easy to install. The bracket would simply clamp around the outer sleeve of the unit, using the supplied grade 8 bolts. No torque rating is specified, but the folks at Andersen I spoke with said that 100 foot pounds would be fine.
view full answer... - Are Safety Chains Required When Using a 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Hitch AdapterA gooseneck trailer, or in this case a converted 5th wheel trailer using Ranch Hitch, # AM3139, will still need safety chains as if required by law in the states you will be traveling. You will need to check with the Department of Transportation for your state and where you will be traveling to determine the specific requirements as they may vary from state to state. There is a set of chains made specifically to go with the Ranch Hitches. Take a look at the Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch...
view full answer... - Are Safety Chains Required when Using a Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck AdapterYou will need to check with your local laws on what is required with your setup. But typically if the vehicle has a gooseneck hitch safety chains will be required. For a safety chain setup to go along with the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 that you referenced you would want the Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3109. If you have a gooseneck hitch in your truck bed there should be a safety chain provision that...
view full answer... - Will Using the Ranch Hitch Adapter Allow a Truck to Still Tow Regular Gooseneck TrailersThe Ranch Hitch # AM3100 secures to a 5th wheel trailer king pin and will allow you to tow a 5th wheel trailer with a gooseneck trailer hitch. So if all you have is a gooseneck trailer hitch and you wanted to pull a 5th wheel trailer, you would use this adapter. I also recommend safety chains # AM3109. Using the adapter does not modify the gooseneck hitch in the truck at all so you will be able to still tow gooseneck trailers as well. I have included a link to our FAQ article showing...
view full answer... - Do 5th Wheel Trailers Require the Use of Safety ChainsNo, 5th wheel trailer connections do not require safety chains. Consumer 5th wheel applications connect to the truck the same way that big rigs connect to trailers and this is considered a secure enough connection to not require safety chains. Items that connect to a ball do require safety chains. So if you are using the Ranch Hitch adapter # AM3139 as an example, you would need safety chains. You can then use the safety chain attachment, # AM3109. You can also check the laws in your...
view full answer... - How Much Clearance is Needed Around a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Ball for ToolboxesThe amount of clearance you will need around the gooseneck ball is going to depend on the trailer coupled to it. If you were using the Ranch Hitch adapter # AM3100 to tow a 5th wheel trailer using the gooseneck hitch then at the widest point, where it attaches to the ball, is 5-1/2 inches. So you would need more than 5-1/2 inches all the way around (measured from the center of the ball) if using this adapter. I would say if you had 6-1/2 inches all the way around that would allow for enough...
view full answer... - Safety Chain Recommendation for Use with Ranch Hitch # AM3139The Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, # AM3109 that you referenced were designed for the same capacities as the Ranch Hitch, # AM3139 that you have installed on your trailer. As long as you aren't exceeding the capacity for the # AM3139 the safety chains, if needed, would have enough capacity for you. If you are referring to the safety chains that are on a gooseneck trailer, then yes those too have enough capacity.
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Trailer Adapter to Tow the Trailer with a Gooseneck Hitch in a 2014 Ram Short BedWe don't carry a Reese adapter in that style but I do have a solution for you. Since your 2014 Ram is a short bed I suggest the Andersen # AM3139 adapter because it has an offset. The offset will help with clearance when executing sharp turns. If you also need the safety chains to work with the adapter use # AM3109.
view full answer... - Could Ranch Hitch Gooseneck Adapter Safety Chains Fit Gooseneck HitchThe Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 measures 4-1/2 inches in diameter on the outside and the Safety Chains # AM3109 fit around the adapter, as you can see in the accompanying photo. So as long as your gooseneck coupler has a 4-1/2 inch outer tube the chains will fit around it. If you have a different outer diameter let me know and I'll see what is best option.
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- Will Safety Chains for Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter Fit Gooseneck CouplerThe Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 measures 4-1/2 inches in diameter on the outside and the Safety Chains # AM3109 fit around the adapter, as you can see in the accompanying photo. So as long as your gooseneck coupler has a 4-1/2 inch outer tube the chains will fit around it.
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- Will Hi-Rise Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter, # 9480 Fit a Popup Brand Gooseneck HitchThe Hi-Rise Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter, # 9480, is designed to work with Draw-Tite, Bulldog or BandW gooseneck hitches. It has not been tested with a Popup hitch so I cannot say if it is a fit or not. Another option is to use a 5th wheel trailer to gooseneck hitch adapter on the trailer. I recommend the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, # AM3100, and safety chains # AM3109. This adapter has a pin weight capacity of 6,000 pounds and a gross...
view full answer... - Recommendation for a 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Adater for a 2004 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4x4No question for me, I absolutely recommend the Ranch Hitch, # AM3100, that you have selected. It has a gross trailer weight capacity of 24,000 pounds and a pin weight capacity of 6,000 pounds. Plus, it has 3 inches of adjustability from 11-3/4 inches, up to 14-3/4 inches. To determine the height you will need for any given trailer, there are some simple measurements you can take ahead of time. First, back your truck into position as if you were hooking up your fifth-wheel trailer, making...
view full answer... - Will Ranch Hitch Adapter AM3100 Work on a 2002 Jayco Qwest 5th-Wheel TrailerThe fifth-wheel to gooseneck adapter # AM3100 is designed for the industry standard 2 inch king pin. It is fairly easy to be certain it will fit, however, by taking some measurements on the 2002 Jayco Qwest trailer. You can perform these steps to determine if the adapter will work for your fifth-wheel trailer. 1. Pull the truck into position as if you were hooking up to the trailer, making sure that the truck and trailer are level. 2. Measure from the pin box to the top of the ball...
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- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch Adapter Recommendation for Dodge Ram 3500 Short BedFor a 5th wheel trailer to gooseneck hitch adapter with an offset, I recommend the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter with 8 inch Offset, # AM3139. This adapter can be bolted onto the trailer pin box and you can leave it installed so you do not have to remove it and re-install it every time. The hitch is meant to be bolted into place. The Ranch Hitch adapter is designed for trailers with a standard or extended pin box up to 24 inches long (measured diagonally)....
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Hitch Adapter for a Short Bed TruckAs long as you have a standard extended pin box that does not measure to be more than 24" long (see photo) then I recommend using the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter part # AM3139. This adapter has an 8" offset which will be ideal for short bed trucks. It also has 3" of vertical adjustments if you will be towing with multiple vehicles. The adapter is very easy to install which should take around an hour but you will need the slide hammer part # AM3103 for installation....
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- Using Andersen Adapter # AM3100 With Safety Chains # AM3109 on 2009 Chevy HD 2500 Short BedThe two parts you referenced, the Andersen Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 and the Safety Chains # AM3109, are intended to be used together. It is not a one or the other situation. The safety chains # AM3109 alone are NOT a coupler to mate your 5th wheel with your goose neck hitch. 5th wheel to goose neck adapters come in several varieties as outlined in the linked article. Some will place more stress on the hitch and trailer frame. The adapter # AM3100 is a type...
view full answer... - Recommended Adapter To Tow Fifth Wheel Camper With Gooseneck HitchSince you have a gooseneck installed in your truck bed, I recommend using an adapter like the Andersen Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, part # AM3100. This attaches to the king pin on the fifth wheel trailer and slips over the gooseneck ball in the bed of the truck. You will need to make sure you watch for clearance when executing turns. With the short bed truck bed a sharp turn could cause the trailer to hit the truck. This adapter has a capacity of 24,000...
view full answer... - Recommended Fifth Wheel To Gooseneck Coupler Adapter For A 2017 Ford F450When it comes to towing your 2016 DRV Fullhouse Toy Hauler with your 2017 Ford F450 The Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 will work and will convert your 5th wheel trailer king pin to a gooseneck coupler. This will be good for your smaller trips and will free up bed space in your truck. The hitch works with standard 2-5/16 inch diameter gooseneck hitch balls. It can tow up to 24,000 pounds and has a 6,000 pound tongue weight. The adapter has a 3 inch...
view full answer... - How to Select Safety Chains for Use with Agricultural TrailersSafety chains should be selected by first confirming the weights of the two trailers when they are fully loaded. Next you will determine the length you need for the two ends to reach the trailer and truck without dragging on the ground. For example, Andersen Ultimate Safety Chains # RM3230 is a pair of 35-inch chains with 3-1/2-inch levis hooks, D-rings and hardware. These are rated for 24,000-lbs. These and other chains can be seen by clicking on the link provided.
view full answer... - Using Ranch Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Coupler # AM3100 on a 1999 Ford F-250 Super DutyThe set up on your 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty certainly sounds like it was done correctly. If there are any issues, it probably will not be on the truck side. You will need to contact the 5th wheel trailer manufacturer to see if the Ranch Hitch, # AM3100, can be used. If the trailer has an extended pinbox, it will most likely need to have the frame reinforced by a qualified professional welder. The use of an adapter like the Ranch Hitch can put extra stress on the trailer frame and gooseneck...
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