Lets see those 5th wheels

senix · 2015-05-05 10:09:10

This one I found on Amazon and sits @ only 9.5". https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.ford-trucks.com-vbulletin/1027x927/80-20170109_144606_3bc121ff11fe65183efdf0b1be94ef43151b05d8.png

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Jan 9, 2017 | 01:48 PM

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87crewdually

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This one I found on Amazon and sits @ only 9.5".

Jan 9, 2017 | 02:23 PM

#1007

brandon_oma#692

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 87crewdually

This one I found on Amazon and sits @ only 9.5".

Thanks that may work well. thinking it would be the correct height if I mounted it in the gooseneck recess and did not use the legs. If I remove the head when not in use I would still have my clean flat bed. All I loose is the gooseneck ball. Just add a fifth wheel pin to the equipment trailer and I am set.

Jan 9, 2017 | 02:40 PM

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Sailor Roy

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Originally Posted by brandon_oma#692

The B&W enables you the keep Gooseneck capability and remove the 5th wheel hitch easily........??

Jan 9, 2017 | 02:50 PM

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87crewdually

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor_Roy

The B&W enables you the keep Gooseneck capability and remove the 5th wheel hitch easily........??

Correct. If he doesn't have a square removable ball it would require both kits as seen below.

Jan 9, 2017 | 02:51 PM

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brandon_oma#692

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor_Roy

The B&W enables you the keep Gooseneck capability and remove the 5th wheel hitch easily........??

Sorry that response was to the Reese 30054. My flatbed does not have the square hole for the B&W. I could add the B&W gooseneck to use the flatbed companion though. B&W Turnover Ball Universal Flat Bed Weld On 5th Wheel Gooseneck Hitch GNRK1500 | eBay All my flatbed has under the hatch is a plate with a hole the ball is bolted to. It is a CM bed from before they used B&W hitches. I need to find out if the B&W flatbed companion would fit in my recess and be the proper height.

EDIT From etrailer the base of the flatbed companion is 18x18 I need to measure the recess in my truck.

Based on my boot it looks about 14"x14" and is sloped on the sides. The flatbed companion will definitely not fit in the recess. Hmmm

Jan 9, 2017 | 03:43 PM

#1011

kla94

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Not much, but serves our purpose. 95 Coachmen Catalina with the 94 F350 IDIT.

Jan 9, 2017 | 04:04 PM

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RV_Tech

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Originally Posted by kla94

Not much, but serves our purpose. 95 Coachmen Catalina with the 94 F350 IDIT.

Often size and simplicity make life easier.

Steve

Jan 9, 2017 | 05:55 PM

#1013

kla94

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Whole lot easier to park! We have had four kids and two adults in it.

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Jan 9, 2017 | 06:32 PM

#1014

brandon_oma#692

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kla94

Not much, but serves our purpose. 95 Coachmen Catalina with the 94 F350 IDIT.

beautiful truck

Jan 9, 2017 | 06:45 PM

#1015

kla94

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Originally Posted by brandon_oma#692

beautiful truck

Oh, you've done it now! I have more pics!

And seriously, thanks.

Jan 9, 2017 | 06:51 PM

#1016

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^^^

Jan 9, 2017 | 07:58 PM

#1017

Beast2017

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From: Rancho Cucamonga CA

Camp land mission beach San Diego California

Jan 9, 2017 | 08:02 PM

#1018

kla94

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That's NICE!!!

Jan 10, 2017 | 05:22 AM

#1019

Jigger2020

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Yes great looking fiver

Jan 10, 2017 | 03:31 PM

#1020

MDSuperDuty

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Is that a "campground".

Nice truck and rig!