5th wheel hitch conundrum
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Cargo Master
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5th wheel hitch conundrum
The Super Duty I purchased came already equipped with a B&W turnover gooseneck ball. In previous instances I've never been a fan of the turnover ball. However, it came with the pickup and I will keep it. I do pull gooseneck trailers and it is something I will not part with.
The issue is mounting the rails for the 5th wheel. This is also a not negotiable. The rails which are B&W have an offset of 32 1/2 inches from the back rail to back edge of the box and the Reese rails are 30 3/16 from the rail to the box.
It looks like the B&W with the 32 1/2 will be in the way of the brackets on the gooseneck ball. I am concerned if I follow the Reese instructions that I'd be behind the axle or not far enough ahead to push the weight forward.
The camper I pull is a short Coachman which appears to be half ton towable. In the past I've pulled 32 foot campers to deliver them for friends.
I am thinking I will email customer support at B&W to see if they have any insight. I want to have this right before sinking holes into the box and frame.
The issue is mounting the rails for the 5th wheel. This is also a not negotiable. The rails which are B&W have an offset of 32 1/2 inches from the back rail to back edge of the box and the Reese rails are 30 3/16 from the rail to the box.
It looks like the B&W with the 32 1/2 will be in the way of the brackets on the gooseneck ball. I am concerned if I follow the Reese instructions that I'd be behind the axle or not far enough ahead to push the weight forward.
The camper I pull is a short Coachman which appears to be half ton towable. In the past I've pulled 32 foot campers to deliver them for friends.
I am thinking I will email customer support at B&W to see if they have any insight. I want to have this right before sinking holes into the box and frame.
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I have a 5th hitch and don't want to mess with an adaptor that converts 5th wheel to gooseneck. I want to be able pull a gooseneck and a 5th wheel.
I have a solution figured out. I need to weld up a bracket. I picked up some bar stock and angle iron.
I have a solution figured out. I need to weld up a bracket. I picked up some bar stock and angle iron.
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have you looked at the B&W companion or the Anderson...both attach to what you have?
http://www.turnoverball.com/products...th-wheel-hitch
http://www.turnoverball.com/products...th-wheel-hitch
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have you looked at the B&W companion or the Anderson...both attach to what you have?
Companion? - 5th Wheel Hitch | Single Point Attachment | THE B&W ADVANTAGE
Companion? - 5th Wheel Hitch | Single Point Attachment | THE B&W ADVANTAGE
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I figured out the rails for the 5th wheel. I am also able to keep the gooseneck. The only thing I needed was a new set frame rails. I also had to fabricate a bracket to bolt it up to the frame. I ran out of time this morning.
When it is all said and done I can pull a gooseneck, 5th wheel and what ever pumper pull. And still have a toolbox in back.
When it is all said and done I can pull a gooseneck, 5th wheel and what ever pumper pull. And still have a toolbox in back.
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I figured out the rails for the 5th wheel. I am also able to keep the gooseneck. The only thing I needed was a new set frame rails. I also had to fabricate a bracket to bolt it up to the frame. I ran out of time this morning.
When it is all said and done I can pull a gooseneck, 5th wheel and what ever pumper pull. And still have a toolbox in back.
When it is all said and done I can pull a gooseneck, 5th wheel and what ever pumper pull. And still have a toolbox in back.
Can you post pics of what you came up with?
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I would have been worse off had the 5th wheel been any more forward. I would still like a couple more inches back.
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Things like factory holes and shock mounts were in the way.
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Ahh, totally missed the shock mount rivets. I've put hundreds of 5th wheel hitches in but clearly didn't see those rivets in your pics.
Nice job.
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In hind sight another inch would have been better.
It was the same story with my old pickup. The first few turns were nerve racking. I might have to look for a new pin box to move it forward about 6 inches.
