When connecting your RV to your truck, you need an RV adapter to make sure that the connection is secure and that you are towing your RV safely. There are many different types of RV adapters out there. They differ in their shape, size, and adjustability, which makes sense since RVs also come in many different formats. Here are some of the different adapter types you can find.
Offset vs. No Offset
Offset RV adapters are adapters that provide a few inches of distance, or an offset, between the truck that is doing the hauling and the RV. Offset adapters differ in their size. You can buy adapters with different lengths of offset, depending on how much distance you need between the RV and the truck. The most common sizes are 5” and 9” offsets.
You can also get a classic adapter with no offset. This puts the truck closer to the RV.
Kingpin to Gooseneck Adapters
RV adapters can also differ in terms of the shape of the adapter and the shape of its mounts and bearings. Most standard RVs and trucks have a gooseneck fitting, which is a long, curved hook with a ball at the top.
However, depending on the truck you have, you may need an adapter that connects to a different shape. Most flatbed trucks don’t have gooseneck fittings but a kingpin hitch, which is a flat surface with a hole on top (the trailer will have a screw that goes into the hole).
Before getting an RV adapter, make sure it fits your hitch.
