Goose Neck to 5th Wheel Converter?
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From: Kasilof
Goose Neck to 5th Wheel Converter?
There was a goose neck hitch in the bed of my 08 F-250 truck when I bought it, which i believe is a B&W hitch. Anyways, I'm looking for an easy way to convert this to a 5th Wheel hitch. I ran across and adapter made by Curt and it looks like it will work. Here is the link to the hitch: Custom Trailer Hitch Products, Custom Receiver Hitch, Heavy Duty Towing, Curt Manufacturing Has anyone else used this converter? If so, how did it do? Anything I need to watch out for?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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You could use something like that. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. If your hitch is indeed a B&W, though. I'd compare the price of that, plus a 5th wheel hitch with the price of the B&W 5th wheel companion and see which comes up better.
The B&W 5th wheel companion is designed by B&W to work in their gooseneck socket.
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The B&W 5th wheel companion is designed by B&W to work in their gooseneck socket.
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From: Kasilof
Thanks for the feedback DC! I failed to mention, that the 5th wheel hitch is one that I am borrowing from a friend, so the only cost I should have will be for the converter. I have found the converter for around $325 with free shipping.
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First time I've seen that thing. I would guess it works pretty well, as long as you don't have a plastic bed liner.
Edit: I see now you were responding to the previous poster.
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Thanks for the all the feedback guys! After a ton more research, I have decided to go with the B&W 5th Wheel Companion Hitch. It's going to be about double the price but from everyone I have spoken with locally, they have great things to say about it and its functionality. Most concerns about the Curt adapter seem to be around the fact that you would have 3-4 moving parts with only 1 pin holding compared to the Companion where there would be on 2-3.
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Thanks for the all the feedback guys! After a ton more research, I have decided to go with the B&W 5th Wheel Companion Hitch. It's going to be about double the price but from everyone I have spoken with locally, they have great things to say about it and its functionality. Most concerns about the Curt adapter seem to be around the fact that you would have 3-4 moving parts with only 1 pin holding compared to the Companion where there would be on 2-3.
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From: Kasilof
Thanks again for all the feedback folks. I ordered the B&W 5th Wheel Companion Hitch last week for $725 including shipping and tax. It should be here Wednesday (06/29). Looking forward to getting it and seeing how it works. Will post an update once it arrives and I get to test it out!
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From: Kasilof
Well my B&W 5th Wheel Companion Hitch arrived a day early but I didn't have time to get it installed until yesterday. I havent pulled anything with it yet but I must say the install was a breeze and ended up only taking around 30 minutes or so. Most of that time was spent getting measurements and making sure I had it set accordingly. The hitch itself appears to be very solid with a huge base. Below are a few pics of it installed in my bed.
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Good Morning Lonzom 10 Looks Great man mayby you can help me out, did you or are you putting a 7 round rv recepticle in the bed, just had my reese hitch put in at the local camper shop in my 2010 F250 had them install a recepticle in the bed the Sh_t head tech ran a cord down to the factory plug and well you see it coming (he plugged it into the plug) instead of hard wiring it. was curious what you did on yours cause now every time i go to hook up boat, car trailer, stock trailer i have to unplug the thing and have a pig tail hangen down catching all the grit grime and mud
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From: Kasilof
Good Morning Lonzom 10 Looks Great man mayby you can help me out, did you or are you putting a 7 round rv recepticle in the bed, just had my reese hitch put in at the local camper shop in my 2010 F250 had them install a recepticle in the bed the Sh_t head tech ran a cord down to the factory plug and well you see it coming (he plugged it into the plug) instead of hard wiring it. was curious what you did on yours cause now every time i go to hook up boat, car trailer, stock trailer i have to unplug the thing and have a pig tail hangen down catching all the grit grime and mud
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Good Morning Lonzom 10 Looks Great man mayby you can help me out, did you or are you putting a 7 round rv recepticle in the bed, just had my reese hitch put in at the local camper shop in my 2010 F250 had them install a recepticle in the bed the Sh_t head tech ran a cord down to the factory plug and well you see it coming (he plugged it into the plug) instead of hard wiring it. was curious what you did on yours cause now every time i go to hook up boat, car trailer, stock trailer i have to unplug the thing and have a pig tail hangen down catching all the grit grime and mud
But it is probably an easy fix for you. Go to etrailer.com and look for the fifthwheel wiring harness. You will find one that has a TEE on one end that will plug into your existing bumper harness, and on the other end it has the receptacle for the bed. All plug and play, no wiring. Your only consideration will be if it will fit the hole that the tech put in your bed. Chances are good you can make it work in the existing hole.
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Honestly didnt know it till i got home i picked it up after hours in the dark and looked at the work done the next day, i talked to them and there going to make it right i put a post out there on this site to see what other guys have done ill check into your recommendation i appreciate the input needless to say i was pretty irate when i seen it