Convert-A-Ball Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters - CAB-C5GX1216

Use your gooseneck hitch to tow your 5th-wheel trailer by hooking up with this coupler adapter. Poly cushions absorb shock for a smooth ride. Adjustable height fits multiple applications. Offset design is perfect for short-bed pickups. 20,000-lb GTW. 

Features:

• 5th-Wheel-to-gooseneck adapter lets you tow your 5th-wheel trailer with your gooseneck hitch
  • Coupler bolts to your trailer's king pin and connects to gooseneck ball
• Interior polyurethane cushions act as shock absorbers for smooth, safe ride
  • Reduce bounce and vibration
  • Minimize wear and tear on both your trailer and tow vehicle
• Offset design provides additional clearance when making turns with short-bed pickups
  • Not recommended for trucks with beds shorter than 6'
• Adjustable height fits multiple applications
• Fail-safe king pin adapter has built-in, positive-lock feature to secure trailer to hitch ball
  • Steel extension handle lets you slide bar to lock or unlock coupler from outside the truck bed
    • Acts as a latch, keeping adapter secure
    • Can be replaced with a padlock (sold separately) for greater security
• Durable, cast steel construction
• Rust-resistant powder coat finish
• Safety chains included
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Application: 2-5/16" gooseneck hitch balls
• Towing capacity: 20,000 lbs
• Pin weight capacity: 4,000 lbs
• Height: 12" - 16"
• Offset: 7-1/2"
• Safety chain overall length: 25-1/2"
• 2-Year limited warranty

Note: This adapter is not recommended for use with Reese Elite Series gooseneck trailer hitches. It is also not recommended for use wiht factory-installed towing prep packages from Ford, GM, Dodge, or Nissan.

Warning: Not compatible with sidewinder king pins. When used together they produce two pivoting points at both the ball and the turret which is a safety hazard. Also not compatible with any air ride 5th wheel king pin.

Finding the Correct Size Fifth-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter

After backing the vehicle under the trailer, measure from the top of the ball in the truck bed to the base of the pin box on the trailer. This will indicate the height of the adapter that you need.

Secure Installation

The included collar slides over your fifth-wheel trailer's king pin and is held in place with set screws. Additional, larger set screws that are mounted at the top of the coupler adapter then tighten onto the collar. Because this adapter is designed with an offset, the top lip of the adapter must also be bolted to the base of the pin box to ensure proper positioning.

Positive-Locking Feature

This trailer coupler adapter features a simple, secure latching mechanism for safe, easy hookup with the hitch ball. The convenient extension handle grabs the sliding latch so that you can easily lock or unlock the coupler from outside the truck bed. Once the coupler is engaged, hook the handle through the hole in the sliding latch's track to ensure that it remains securely coupled. For extra safety, once the coupler is latched, you can replace the handle with a padlock (sold separately) to secure the trailer to the hitch ball during towing. Use a lock while your trailer is being stored to guard against towaway theft.

Offset Design

This coupler adapter is specially designed for use with truck beds that are between 6 feet and 8 feet in length. The offset allows your trailer to sit a bit farther back than it normally would so that you can make turns safely and with confidence. Supplying that extra space between your trailer and truck cab creates the clearance necessary for you to make tight turns without your trailer hitting your cab.