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Sarahjjj73's avatar
Sarahjjj73
Explorer
May 08, 2013

Gooseneck to fifth wheel adapter

I just got a fifth wheel. Now I need to move it. I don't have a truck right now. I was going to have my brother move it because I know he had a gooseneck. I thought thy were the same. Now I know better. I was wanting people's experience with using an adapter vs converting to a fifth wheel hitch. I have a 75 holiday ramble w/ no slides. I only plan to move it like 3 times and then sell it.

6 Replies

  • Miles_Away's avatar
    Miles_Away
    Explorer
    May 10, 2013
    The cost of a goose neck adapter is only about 25% less than the cost of a 5th wheel hitch, so for now I would look for someone with a fiver hitch to move it for you. On down the road, when you get your truck, buy a fiver hitch, it will be the same money, or maybe a little less, than purchasing a goose neck hitch AND the adapter.
  • Sturgeon-Phish's avatar
    Sturgeon-Phish
    Explorer
    May 09, 2013
    Hire out the move; someone nearby should be able to help you out. Bound to cost less than a hitch or adapter. As a last resort contact an RV dealer and they may move it for you.
  • cutty72's avatar
    cutty72
    Explorer
    May 09, 2013
    This is what I'm using.
    http://www.andersenhitches.com/Products/3225--ultimate-5th-wheel-connectiongooseneck-version.aspx

    Advantage, it hooks to any gooseneck ball (not just B&W, etc), doesn't add the additional stress of a gn adapter, and it's pretty light to get in and out by yourself. Also, with the adapter on the pin box, it acts like a theft deterrent.
  • jdude's avatar
    jdude
    Explorer
    May 08, 2013
    I converted mine & have had no problems at all & I have a 37ft weighing over 13k.
  • sayoung's avatar
    sayoung
    Explorer
    May 08, 2013
    just look on craigs list(sold mine there) or ebay.
    Its not a big deal ,I only switched cause my new truck has a taller bed and I couldnt see to hook up.
    I bet if if gave a little more detail as to where you are, somebody here close to you might move it for some fuel/meal
  • 3_dog_nights's avatar
    3_dog_nights
    Explorer
    May 08, 2013
    This is a weekly question. If you truely intend to move it only a couple of times then sell it, I would hire someone to move it if you don't know someone.
    The hitch would cost you $500-1000.

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