{"product_id":"camco-eaz-lift-5th-wheel-to-gooseneck-adapter-12-in","title":"Camco Eaz-Lift Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter, 12 in Height","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco Eaz-Lift gooseneck adapter converts most standard fifth-wheel trailers over to a gooseneck ball in minutes, with no drilling and no welding. This is the 12-inch fixed-height model, built to bolt onto your trailer's king pin box and drop onto a standard 2-5\/16 inch gooseneck ball. Great for folks who'd rather tow off a bed-mounted ball and keep the truck bed clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco gooseneck adapter does one job and does it cleanly. It takes a standard fifth-wheel trailer and lets you tow it off a gooseneck ball instead. No cutting, no welding, no permanent changes to the trailer. You bolt the adapter to the king pin box, and where you used to have a fifth-wheel king pin you now have a coupler that drops onto a 2-5\/16 inch gooseneck ball. This is the 12-inch height version, so the trailer sits at a set ride height rather than adjusting up and down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy would you want to do this? Plenty of reasons. A lot of work trucks and ranch trucks already run a bed-mounted gooseneck ball for stock trailers, flatbeds, and equipment haulers. If that's your truck, a gooseneck adapter means you don't have to buy and mount a separate fifth-wheel hitch just to pull a camper. One ball, two kinds of trailers. And because a gooseneck ball folds down or pops out of the bed, you get your whole truck bed back when you're not towing. That's a big deal if you haul gear, firewood, or dirt bikes during the week and tow the camper on weekends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter mounts to the trailer's existing king pin box, the same box that carries the fifth-wheel king pin from the factory. It fits most standard pin boxes, and it uses a 2-5\/16 inch coupler, which is the common gooseneck ball size on nearly every gooseneck hitch out there. Once it's bolted on, hooking up is the same routine you already know. Back up, drop the coupler on the ball, latch it, chain it, and plug in the lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall is straightforward for anyone comfortable with a wrench. You're bolting the adapter to the pin box, torquing the hardware, and checking your work. There's no drilling into the frame and no welding, which matters if you'd rather not deal with a shop. And it's reversible. If you sell the truck or go back to a fifth-wheel hitch down the road, you unbolt the adapter and the trailer is right back to stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is the fixed 12-inch model, it's a good fit when your truck and trailer already sit at heights that work together. Measure your setup before you buy so the trailer rides level once it's on the ball. A level trailer tows straighter, wears its tires evenly, and puts the brakes and suspension where the builder intended. If your bed rail height and trailer height leave you riding high or low, that's worth sorting out up front rather than on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest word on matching it to your rig. A gooseneck adapter raises the coupler point and changes how the load sits, so before you tow, check that your trailer's pin weight and gross weight fall within the adapter's rating and within your truck and ball ratings. Heavy fifth-wheels put real load on that connection. If your camper is on the big side, or you're not sure what your loaded pin weight runs, weigh it and read the numbers before you hit the highway. Do that once and you tow with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike any hitch part, it pays to keep an eye on it. Grease the ball so the coupler turns smoothly, check the mounting hardware after your first few trips and then a couple of times a season, and give the coupler latch a look before every tow. None of it is hard. It's the same care you'd give any coupler, and it keeps the whole connection tight and quiet for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Owners who already have a gooseneck ball in the bed and don't want a second hitch. Anyone who wants their truck bed clear during the week. Folks moving a fifth-wheel camper with a truck that's already set up for farm or flatbed trailers. Who's it not for? If you don't have a gooseneck ball and never plan to add one, a standard fifth-wheel hitch is the simpler path. And always confirm your loaded weights first. Used within its ratings and installed right, this Camco adapter is a clean, no-nonsense way to run one truck for two kinds of trailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConverts most standard fifth-wheel trailers to gooseneck towing with no drilling or welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-inch fixed height keeps the trailer at a set, predictable coupler height\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-5\/16 inch coupler fits the standard gooseneck ball used on nearly every gooseneck hitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBolts directly to the trailer's existing king pin box with no frame modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReversible install, just unbolt it to return the trailer to a fifth-wheel setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrees up the truck bed when you're not towing since the gooseneck ball folds down or removes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLets one truck with a gooseneck ball pull both campers and standard gooseneck trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCamco-built for recreational fifth-wheel trailer owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does this Camco gooseneck adapter do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt converts a standard fifth-wheel trailer so you can tow it with a gooseneck ball instead of a fifth-wheel hitch. It bolts to the trailer's king pin box and gives you a coupler that drops onto a 2-5\/16 inch gooseneck ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat height is this model?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the 12-inch fixed-height version. The trailer rides at a set coupler height rather than adjusting up or down, so measure your truck and trailer first to make sure the trailer sits level once it's hitched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size gooseneck ball does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 2-5\/16 inch ball, which is the standard size on nearly every gooseneck hitch. If your truck already has a gooseneck ball in the bed, it's almost certainly a 2-5\/16 inch ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I have to drill or weld to install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It bolts to the trailer's existing king pin box. There's no drilling into the frame and no welding, and the install is reversible if you ever want to go back to a fifth-wheel hitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it safe to convert a fifth wheel to a gooseneck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a common, accepted way to tow as long as you stay within the ratings. Check that your trailer's loaded pin weight and gross weight fall within the adapter's rating and your truck and ball ratings before you tow, install the hardware to spec, and inspect it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit my fifth-wheel trailer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt fits most standard fifth-wheel king pin boxes. Confirm your trailer uses a standard pin box and check your loaded weights against the adapter rating before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I switch back to fifth-wheel towing later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Because it bolts on and doesn't modify the frame, you can unbolt the adapter and return the trailer to its original fifth-wheel setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich is stronger, a fifth wheel or a gooseneck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth are strong when they're rated and set up right. A gooseneck ball puts the load over the rear axle much like a fifth wheel does. The important thing is matching your trailer's weight to the hitch, ball, and truck ratings, not the style itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a CDL to tow a large gooseneck trailer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor personal, recreational use most drivers don't, but it depends on your trailer's weight and your state's rules. Check your state's requirements and your combined weight rating before you tow anything heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy convert to a gooseneck instead of using a fifth-wheel hitch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe big reasons are a clear truck bed when you're not towing and running one ball for both a camper and standard gooseneck trailers. If your truck already has a gooseneck ball for work trailers, this saves you from mounting a second hitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco Eaz-Lift Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter, 12 in Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEaz-Lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e014717485005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdapter Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFifth-wheel to gooseneck conversion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoupler Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGooseneck Ball Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-5\/16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost standard fifth-wheel trailers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo drilling or welding required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounts To\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard fifth-wheel king pin box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTow a fifth-wheel trailer with a gooseneck ball hitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What does this Camco gooseneck adapter do?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It converts a standard fifth-wheel trailer so you can tow it with a gooseneck ball instead of a fifth-wheel hitch. 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