5th wheel to gooseneck hitch

4010 puller · Jun 15, 2009

Hello all:

Im looking at a truck that has the 5th wheel rails in the bed. Is there any kits out there to bolt a plate to the rails with a hitch ball and tow hooks? I know some gooseneck hitches offer a square shanked 5th wheel plate to install, but didnt know if there was any way to put a ball on the 5th wheel rails.

Thanks much

ScottyHOMeY · Jun 15, 2009

Would one of those at the link do what you want? The Spyder looks promising, but one of the others may do it for you, too.
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ricky c · Jun 15, 2009

i used a goose neck brand on mine but you have to add a extra bolt through the bed due to the torque of the ball in the middle of the rails on the front rail.

ericlb · Jun 15, 2009

if it has the standard 15 k or 20k fifth wheel hitch set up they make a gooseneck setup that will install on those rails just like the fifth wheel hitch does, check with the hitch manufacture

mattofvinings · Jun 18, 2009

My free advice is to gut the 5th wheel rails and install a turnover ball.

The bonus is you get a flat truck bed to work with again.

I did it this way despite the initial effort I feel it was very worthwhile and would not choose any other path. Your mileage might vary especially if you have a mixed bag of 5th wheel and gooseneck trailers to tow.

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