Theramblinroddams Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 New owners of a Volvo tractor looking to turn it into an HDT for our 5th wheel. One major question I have is has anyone gone the route to have all three types of hitches on the truck? I’ve seen most here use the trailer saver or the ET 5th wheel hitch and a traditional receiver but I have farm trailers that also use gooseneck hitches. How have you all mounted them for all three? Photos would be great! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 I have a gooseneck and receiver hitches on mine I used a B&W flatbed hitch. There are pictures of both gooseneck and 5th wheel on this sight try a serch. They all seem to be rearward of the 5th wheel mounted on a plate it should be possible to use the plate the 5th wheel mounts to. My receiver is part of my bumper others have used universal hitches and others plates like you see on the back of a dump truck, or built as part of the flatbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinbrian Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 I ordered my TSLB2H with the optional gooseneck ball. Now the horses can get a soft ride too. Quote 2017 Jayco Designer 37rs "Fiona" 2007 Volvo 670 "Henry" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Henry built at least one ET with a gooseneck ball as well. I haven’t been able to find the thread. If no one sends pictures trying sending a message to phoenix2013 and see if he still has pictures. Nigel edit: found one of the links. Picture about 5 posts from top http://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/121122-et-senior-hitch/?tab=comments#comment-816714 Edited January 20, 2020 by Nigel Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 I have 2 gooseneck equipment trailers and a gooseneck dump trailer. Each has a removable hitch that slides up a tube. I insert a 5th wheel pin when pulling with a 5th wheel hitch and easily change back to a gooseneck when needed. When I purchased these trailers I made sure these could be changed to 5th wheel pins with only minor or no modification. On the HDT I had some years ago I built up a flat area behind the 5th wheel hitch and installed a gooseneck ball. I prefer the air ride hitch so the gooseneck wasn't part of this build. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar274 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 4 hours ago, Randyretired said: I have 2 gooseneck equipment trailers and a gooseneck dump trailer. Each has a removable hitch that slides up a tube. I insert a 5th wheel pin when pulling with a 5th wheel hitch and easily change back to a gooseneck when needed. When I purchased these trailers I made sure these could be changed to 5th wheel pins with only minor or no modification. On the HDT I had some years ago I built up a flat area behind the 5th wheel hitch and installed a gooseneck ball. I prefer the air ride hitch so the gooseneck wasn't part of this build. 2X. We use 5th wheel pin that slides into Goose-neck shaft when using the HDT. The horses appreciate the air ride hitch. https://www.etrailer.com/Gooseneck-and-Fifth-Wheel-Adapters/etrailer/KPG5-R30IP.html Quote Bob&Kay 2012 VNL730 I Shift D13 2.47 ratio 2018 Mobile Suites 40 kssb4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 I have all three on mine. Makes life better at times for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 12:54 PM, Nigel said: Henry built at least one ET with a gooseneck ball as well. I haven’t been able to find the thread. If no one sends pictures trying sending a message to phoenix2013 and see if he still has pictures. It is called an ET Farm model. You can order one from us. Or directly from Youngs Quote Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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