Convert gooseneck hole in pickup bed to fifth wheel setup

[carloochie]

I have the gooseneck square hole in the middle of my 6'4" bed, 2009 Ram 2500 6.7 liter Cummins turbo diesel. The hole has the bar with catch release lever with hand under the bed near the back. My question: How can I take this setup, that has no upright post yet, and turn it into a fifth wheel towing setup?

 

[18CrewDually]

Theres hitches just for that. Theres this one below and also look into B&W. Shop around for best price. Also check marketplace and C-list.

Reese 18k Hi-Rise Gooseneck To 5th Wheel Conversion Hitch

Convert your gooseneck hitch into a 5th wheel in minutes. 18k lbs GTW with adjustable height up to 18". Self-latching jaw & 9" king pin funnel. Free Ship & Returns

rhrswag.com

 

[Smokeybear01]

I have the Recon that pins to the gooseneck ball also. It's rated 20K and works like a charm. I paid $570.US for it from E-trailer w/free shipping. That was a few years ago so prices might have changed. It's the best 5th whl hitch I've ever owned and when parked for a while I unpin and it disassembles into 3 pieces that I can stow in the trlr's rear bay so my bed is completely unencumbered. I can't recommend it enough and people in campgrounds are constantly checking it out. Good luck, Smokey

I should add-Stay away from the gooseneck adapters. They may be a lot cheaper, but they put a lot of stress on your trailer in ways it wasn't designed for. I've seen first hand buckled fiberglass on the sides from their use.

 

[Randy Grant]

40 lbs. Light weight and easy install.

 

[nlambert182]

I parrot the B&W recommendation. I ran this in my 2500 and it was a fantastic setup. Both drop right into the gooseneck mount and lock in place.



Use this if you have a long bed and don't need a slider:



Use this if you have a short bed and need more turning radius:

 

[Jim BB]

I have the gooseneck square hole in the middle of my 6'4" bed, 2009 Ram 2500 6.7 liter Cummins turbo diesel. The hole has the bar with catch release lever with hand under the bed near the back. My question: How can I take this setup, that has no upright post yet, and turn it into a fifth wheel towing setup?

By the sounds of it carloochie has this set up!



and wants a 5th wheel set up

 

[18CrewDually]

Another dead thread. The OP hasn't been back since March 1st.