I have not run across this post so wanted to know if anyone has done this. I am thinking about putting a gooseneck hitch in my shortbed truck so I can tow with either vehicle (my other is a long bed). Has anyone ever used the adpater that moves the trailer gooseneck back about 6 or so inches? Is there any issue, on a short bed, with the weight being moved aft of the axle causing the front end to loose steering ability? I have a 3H GN and thought this addition may give a bit more room for the bed, but do have a concern over the weight distribution. Any comments or experience with this?
Posted 2008-06-12 6:34 PM (#85601 - in reply to #85597) Subject: RE: Gooseneck Adapter
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Posts: 2453 Location: Northern Utah
I had 3 Ford Shortbed Crewcab trucks and now have a long bed. I've never used any adapters. Just set it straight on the ball and never had any problems.
Posted 2008-06-13 2:53 AM (#85614 - in reply to #85597) Subject: RE: Gooseneck Adapter
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Ford F-350 series Super Duty comes in a super cab/crew cab dually short bed and in 1999-2000 you could buy a 3500 Chevrolet/GMC short bed extended/crew cab dually. The Dodge 3500 Mega cab dually is also a short bed.
Posted 2008-06-13 4:26 PM (#85643 - in reply to #85597) Subject: RE: Gooseneck Adapter
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Posts: 662 Location: Vanzant, Missouri
I have a F250 SC SB and I use the SB1 hitch extender. I love it..I don't have to worry about tight turning and it doesn't affect the steering.The trailer sets back 9 inches. I tow a 26ft Exiss.
Posted 2008-06-13 8:36 PM (#85648 - in reply to #85597) Subject: RE: Gooseneck Adapter
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Posts: 30 Location: Fort Jones, Ca.
Thanks forthe info. This gives me a better feeling for considering using the adapter once I get the hitch installed. Better turning radius is real imprtant too. A lot of the places up her can get kind of tight on dirt roads and forest service roads.
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