Today, we're going to be taking a look at the different types of fifth wheel and gooseneck adapters. We're trying to give you the information you're going to need to decide which set up is going to be best for your situation.Now, they need for these arise when we have, let's say, a gooseneck hitch in our truck but we need to haul a fifth wheel camper or vice versa. We've got a fifth wheel rail set… see more >
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It would appear that you have a 1621 pin box. The best way to verify this is by measuring the bolt holes dimensions for the pin box to the trailer. This pin box has vertical holes spaced 2" on center and horizontal holes spaced 7-7/8" on…
view full answer...You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…
view full answer...The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler - Round - 30,000 lbs #CG doesn't have a specific torque spec because it is just the inner sleeve. The set bolt torque spec you need would be based on the outer sleeve with the bolts.…
view full answer...The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler part #CG is designed to be used with set screws, we cannot recommend you drill to use a pin. That said, it will still work on an inner tube with pre-drilled holes for the pins so there…
view full answer...Yes, they do make the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #C86JR in a version that can be used with a B&W Turnover Gooseneck ball. That is the Curt CrossWing Lightweight Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #C32DR. The…
view full answer...What you said is correct. Since you have the factory prep package, the only other thing you will need to use the CrossWing #C32DR is the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit #C38CR (60639). Safety chains are not required for the 5th wheel hitch so…
view full answer...The Curt CrossWing Lightweight Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part #C32DR and part #C92DR are the exact same. This hitch is designed to attach to a gooseneck hitch and provide a connection for a fifth wheel hitch. Therefore, if you have…
view full answer...The Demco Recon #DM8550043 and Curt CrossWing #C86JR have quite a few differences that separate the two similar designs. The Recon has an extra 1,000lbs of capacity and comes with a 15-1/2", 17-1/4", or 18" height setting. The…
view full answer...To find out where the socket post lies in regard to the rear axle, have a helper stand in the truck bed and hold a broomstick in the gooseneck hitch with the ball removed. You can stand beside the truck, and get a good idea of how far forward of the…
view full answer...Yes, it will. The Pull-Rite Super Glide 5th Wheel Hitch mounts on industry standard rails which is exactly what the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch item #C88KR provide. This adapter will drop right down into the puck system of the Ford OEM…
view full answer...The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR is primarily designed for long bed trucks. It's no different than a standard fifth wheel pin box in regards to the size. If you were using a fixed hitch and standard pin box before with…
view full answer...There are a couple of major differences in the 3rd generation Reese Goosebox item #RP85FR over the prior models. First and foremost it now fits the Lippert Rhino pin box. This pin box is more common now than ever and 5th wheel owners will finally…
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