Cruzman
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- 2013
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- 6.7 Cummins
Hey first post here.
My truck came with a Draw-Tite Under Bed goose neck hitch. I have a 32' 5ver and am looking to get this rig setup for hauling. I seem to have 3 options
1) install rails to mount the 5th wheel hitch into the truck.
2) convert the 5th wheel into a goose neck (new pin box or adapter like Convert a ball)
3) *my preferred option* Get a rail plate that mounts into the under bed mechanism like the Curt X5 Plate.
My problems with these options are as follows
Option 1. I really prefer not to have rails in my truck bed again. Even though this is the cheapest option.
Option 2. I'm not sure the goose neck option will allow me the turning radius with an adapter or a new pin box. And the new pin box is a bit pricey. Not to mention that the goose neck is going to limit my parking situation just a tad as I usually keep my trailer nose high when stored and pull my truck up under the hitch so it is all covered.
Option 3. I cannot seem to find an adapter plate to match my Draw-Tite under bed goose neck hitch. They seem to be either for Curt, or B&M under bed and not the Draw-Tite.
Before I settle for Option 1. I am wanting to know if anyone has a better solution. For Option 3? I am also looking for the the measurements for the pin on the adapter plate they have so I can determine if it might work with some modification, or the measurements off the bottom of your ball mount. Below is a link to an adapter plate that I think fits the bill except it would probably require modification, but then again if i had measurements it might not need any modifications. (not sure)
https://www.etrailer.com/Gooseneck-and-Fifth-Wheel-Adapters/Demco-RV/DM6140.html
I really appreciate any advise you can provide.
Thanks.
My truck came with a Draw-Tite Under Bed goose neck hitch. I have a 32' 5ver and am looking to get this rig setup for hauling. I seem to have 3 options
1) install rails to mount the 5th wheel hitch into the truck.
2) convert the 5th wheel into a goose neck (new pin box or adapter like Convert a ball)
3) *my preferred option* Get a rail plate that mounts into the under bed mechanism like the Curt X5 Plate.
My problems with these options are as follows
Option 1. I really prefer not to have rails in my truck bed again. Even though this is the cheapest option.
Option 2. I'm not sure the goose neck option will allow me the turning radius with an adapter or a new pin box. And the new pin box is a bit pricey. Not to mention that the goose neck is going to limit my parking situation just a tad as I usually keep my trailer nose high when stored and pull my truck up under the hitch so it is all covered.
Option 3. I cannot seem to find an adapter plate to match my Draw-Tite under bed goose neck hitch. They seem to be either for Curt, or B&M under bed and not the Draw-Tite.
Before I settle for Option 1. I am wanting to know if anyone has a better solution. For Option 3? I am also looking for the the measurements for the pin on the adapter plate they have so I can determine if it might work with some modification, or the measurements off the bottom of your ball mount. Below is a link to an adapter plate that I think fits the bill except it would probably require modification, but then again if i had measurements it might not need any modifications. (not sure)
https://www.etrailer.com/Gooseneck-and-Fifth-Wheel-Adapters/Demco-RV/DM6140.html
I really appreciate any advise you can provide.
Thanks.