Gooseneck to 5th wheel adapter

[SteveR58]

I have a ford f-350 that has a gooseneck hitch in the bed (hideagoose) and I am considering buying the Bulldog 9481 5th wheel hitch adapter to use hauling a 5th wheel but wanted to know if anyone has used the adapter and had any experience using it. I really don't want to have to remove the gooseneck hitch to install a 5th wheel hitch and end up with holes in the bed. Thanks in advance for any thoughts from someone that has used one or the B&W. Steve

[sayoung]

B&W has a extra pin that fits the "bulldog" brand and there is a company called RLYoung that makes an adapter also.
The Andersen Ultimate is also a good choice as it attaches to any goose neck ball.I have a Curt and need/want a new hitch and looking hard at the Andersen.

[jerem0621]

psuce wrote:
Ignore the responses above about the kingpin adapters and gooseboxs, they must not have read your post. To those that didn't read the OP's question, what he posted was a product that uses the underbed gooseneck hitch to mount a fifth wheel hitch into the truck. He asked nothing about converting the pin box or adding an adapter to the pin.

I do not have one but have recently been looking at these same type of hitches. Unfortunately my truck has the Remov-A-Ball hitch which they do not recommend for the type of fifth wheel hitch your asking about. You might to make sure of the brand of hitch and that they recommend a fifth wheel adapter. I will probably just install a separate rail/hitch system in my scenario.

You are correct...

The bulldog adaptor is Cequents response to The B&W Companion. This hitch uses a single jaw type closure and appears to be very sturdy.

The OP has Cequents Underbed gooseneck hitch. His options to use this gooseneck are either the Bulldog fifth wheel gooseneck adaptor or use an Andersen Ultimate. To use a B&W companion the Op would have to install a B&W Turnover Ball underbed gooseneck hitch then he can use the Companion.

I do not know of any specially made shank that will work with the Cequent gooseneck hitch and the companion by B&W...

OP. I searched extensively and have found very few reviews on the Bulldog...but the design seems sound. I really like the single jaw design and I think it would serve you well.

The Andersen is a good hitch as well. Just be aware, Chains may be required in your jurisdiction if you go with the Andersen. (Not a big deal IMHO)

The option to install a seperate set of above bed rails is still there depending on the OP's preference.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[psuce]

Ignore the responses above about the kingpin adapters and gooseboxs, they must not have read your post. To those that didn't read the OP's question, what he posted was a product that uses the underbed gooseneck hitch to mount a fifth wheel hitch into the truck. He asked nothing about converting the pin box or adding an adapter to the pin.

I do not have one but have recently been looking at these same type of hitches. Unfortunately my truck has the Remov-A-Ball hitch which they do not recommend for the type of fifth wheel hitch your asking about. You might to make sure of the brand of hitch and that they recommend a fifth wheel adapter. I will probably just install a separate rail/hitch system in my scenario.

[RandACampin]

Me Again wrote:
Use the search feature and your will find more info and opinions that you can fit in an arena! Chris

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[kregli]

I use the Andersen hitch. I chose it over the B&W because it only weighs 70lbs and is easy to remove. It works great and (after a small learning curve) hookup is easy.

[Me_Again]

ChooChooMan74 wrote:
I would use the Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Adapter.

That is a better choice than a king pin adapter! Better yet is the B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch! Chris

[ChooChooMan74]

If I had a Lippert frame that the Reese Goosebox works on, I would use that, as it is approved by Lippert. If I didn't, I would use the Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Adapter.

[BB_TX]

This has been discussed frequently. And stated often that some manufacturers will void the trailer warranty if you use a gooseneck adapter. So if your trailer is still under warranty that would be the first concern. Ask the manufacturer about it.

With that being said, there are many who do use the gooseneck adapters with no apparent problem. But there is no doubt that the adapter does put different and additional stress on the front part of the frame.

I believe the Goosebox Adapter is actually approved by Lippert for that purpose as it has shock absorbers and an air bag. But again, checking with the manufacturer would be a good idea.

[Me_Again]

Use the search feature and your will find more info and opinions that you can fit in an arena! Chris