5th Wheel Hitch Adapter.
Has anyone here used one of the 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapters? I already have a Gooseneck Hitch in my Truck. Clicky
Forum Discussion
I purchased the Camping World version in Sept 2012 when I bought new F250 that had factory gooseneck ball. I installed it immediately on a 34' 2004 Alumnscape and I have towed it 7,400 miles subsequent with no issue.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/15-gooseneck-extension/21064
Regarding above post
1. "Spot on alignment required when hitching up." Comment: Untrue - you can mis-align approx 1 inch all four ways (side fore/aft) and due to the cup shape of the hitch, when you lower the weight onto the ball, the unit will adjust and slip into place. I do agree backing into the 5th for hookup is a little easier.
2. "Raising the trailer up 4 or 5 additional inches when disconnecting or hitch up. Lot of extra work on the landing gear and waiting to the trailer to go up and down slowly." Comment: Absolutely 100% untrue. The gooseneck unit hooks and rides the RV at the same level as a 5th wheel. I think you have the bed of the truck driving that issue! The landing gear works no less than or no more than a 5th wheel.
3. "Requirement for safety chains because of the ball and coupler. Gooseneck hitches require safety chains. Anderson is very vague on this issue and now offers a safety chain kit option." Comment - this is true. I researched when I bought and many states require chains, some recommend, some they are not required. Trailer Life is where I got my information in 2012. I personally use them because several of my adjacent states require them and if involved in accident, I do not want that liability.
My bottom line - Yes I would do again. I like the extra bed space. The only negative is crawing on your belly in a wet bed to hookup the safety chains. Everything else is a plus.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/15-gooseneck-extension/21064
Regarding above post
1. "Spot on alignment required when hitching up." Comment: Untrue - you can mis-align approx 1 inch all four ways (side fore/aft) and due to the cup shape of the hitch, when you lower the weight onto the ball, the unit will adjust and slip into place. I do agree backing into the 5th for hookup is a little easier.
2. "Raising the trailer up 4 or 5 additional inches when disconnecting or hitch up. Lot of extra work on the landing gear and waiting to the trailer to go up and down slowly." Comment: Absolutely 100% untrue. The gooseneck unit hooks and rides the RV at the same level as a 5th wheel. I think you have the bed of the truck driving that issue! The landing gear works no less than or no more than a 5th wheel.
3. "Requirement for safety chains because of the ball and coupler. Gooseneck hitches require safety chains. Anderson is very vague on this issue and now offers a safety chain kit option." Comment - this is true. I researched when I bought and many states require chains, some recommend, some they are not required. Trailer Life is where I got my information in 2012. I personally use them because several of my adjacent states require them and if involved in accident, I do not want that liability.
My bottom line - Yes I would do again. I like the extra bed space. The only negative is crawing on your belly in a wet bed to hookup the safety chains. Everything else is a plus.
