Gooseneck / 5th wheel options

[PsRumors]

I know about the B&W turn over with the companion but what other hitch options are there? Looking to get a 5th wheel without permanent rails in the bed.

 

[BigAlsPSD]

You can order some campers with a gooseneck hitch. Me personally I run gooseneck adapters, always have, but "they" say that's not good. Which I do understand the leverage issue.

 

[TrailerHauler]

B&W is the only one I can remember seeing that offers a fifth wheel that drops in place of the gooseneck ball, so that there is no need for those stupid rails in the bed. I wouldn't feel comfortable using those fifth wheel to gooseneck adapters on anything but a light fifth wheel trailer either, those put a lot of stress on that pin box with a heavier trailer.

 

[PsRumors]

It looks like drop n lock hitches have a goose neck 5th wheel combo as well. Don't know anything about their reputation but an interesting design.

 

[Curt]

Buy a una goose hitch an fifth wheel to goose neck adapter.

 

[Denver]

The rails aren't bad at all but thats all about personal prefference. I like the rails because it gives me another securing point in the bed.

 

[Marty]

I use rails with a gooseneck adapter. This way I have one gooseneck and one 5th wheel and either truck can use it. If a customers truck breaks down with a trailer I can tow either style trailer with either of my truck.

The rails have not gotten in the way for me but they do provide another way to tiedown stuff in the bed.

 

[Monster Stroke]

Curt makes one

http://www.curtmfg.com/Category/53/Gooseneck%20%7C%205th%20Wheel%20Adapters

 

[Lamont_24]

Subbed

 

[Moto9673]

opcorn:

 

[newman]

Buy a B&W and be done. IMHO its the best option

 

[cutty72]

I've been looking at the Andersen Ultimate 5th wheel hitch. Not completly sold yet, but much cheaper and lighter, plus I can put it in the old mans pickups that don't have B&W balls.

http://www.andersenhitches.com/Products/3225--ultimate-5th-wheel-connectiongooseneck-version.aspx

Anyone here ever used one?

 

[Spindrift]

I've been looking at the Andersen Ultimate 5th wheel hitch. Not completly sold yet, but much cheaper and lighter, plus I can put it in the old mans pickups that don't have B&W balls.

http://www.andersenhitches.com/Products/3225--ultimate-5th-wheel-connectiongooseneck-version.aspx

Anyone here ever used one?

I just learned about this option myself. Seriously considering going this route but would really prefer to hear some input from those who have got one.

 

[POWER-STRUCK]

B&W ftw! easy to install and less clearance issues with tail pipes

 

[RedRice589]

Depends on how much you haul i have a 5th wheel to gooseneck adaptor but i don't haul mine alot so i feel pretty confident in it. Plus if anything happens i know about 5000 ppl with a gooseneck ball but only a few with the king pin lock so i had to have the adaptor.

 

[Bobby@cp]

Rails were installed in my truck by the previous owner and they arent that bad, I'll be getting a gooseneck plate first and then a fifth wheel hitch when funds allow.

 

[MisterCMK]

I've been looking at the Andersen Ultimate 5th wheel hitch. Not completly sold yet, but much cheaper and lighter, plus I can put it in the old mans pickups that don't have B&W balls.

http://www.andersenhitches.com/Products/3225--ultimate-5th-wheel-connectiongooseneck-version.aspx

Anyone here ever used one?

Wouldn't that require safety chains since it is a ball connection?

 

[UtahFord]

My pops has had a b&w on his last two trucks to pull his horse trailer. I would love to have one, but trucks too high I have to settle for a different set up

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