Recommended Adapter To Tow Fifth Wheel Camper With Gooseneck Hitch

Question:

Hi I have a custom, 79 ford 4 door pickup on a 76 regular cab dully frame bed is only 6ft long I bolted homemade 6inch channel with 2x2x1/2 angle welded to sides bolted directly to frame directly above rear axle. 6channel is also reinforced with 1/2 plate where ball is mounted. had no problem with 30foot gooseneck with ford 8600 tractor. wife wants fifthwheel camping trailer, what would be best. thanks

asked by: Matthew N

Expert Reply:

Since 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 lbs. Since safety chains are not included, I recommend part # AM3109.

Also, to make it easier to seat the inner collar around the king pin I recommend using part # AM3103.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L