5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapters
Hey all! We are getting close to purchasing a used 5th Wheel from a dealer and was thinking maybe they would throw in the hitch since they seem firm with the price-not sure they will go for it but fi...
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It's the pivot point you have to worry about.
There are legitimate 5th wheel hitches that attach to the ball and the pivot point is at the same place as the typical 5th wheel hitches. Those should be fine.
There are gooseneck adapters where the pivot point is at the ball. Those create substantially more stress on the trailer frame. If the manufacturer designed for it, it's not a problem but many don't. Check with the manufacturer
There are legitimate 5th wheel hitches that attach to the ball and the pivot point is at the same place as the typical 5th wheel hitches. Those should be fine.
There are gooseneck adapters where the pivot point is at the ball. Those create substantially more stress on the trailer frame. If the manufacturer designed for it, it's not a problem but many don't. Check with the manufacturer
