Recommended Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Hitches in 2011 Ram 2500 Diesel
Question:
Hello, I have a 2011 dodge 2500 hd with the cummins. I will tow a 36 fifth wheel with dry weight of aprox 14000 lbs. The bed is the 6-6 foot. What hitch can you recommend also with the ability to change over to a gooseneck ball when needed. Thanks
asked by: Ross
Expert Reply:
Since you said you'd like to be able to tow a gooseneck trailer in addition to the fifth wheel trailer I suggest the B&W Companion. The fifth wheel hitch # BWRVK3400-5W is a sliding hitch that will help you make sharp turns without hitting the truck with the trailer. To install the hitch in your 2011 Ram 2500 you'll need to use # BWGNRK1313-5W which is an underbed gooseneck hitch for the fifth wheel hitch to mount into. So you'll have the ability to tow both types of trailers.
If you'd like to make hooking up to your trailer easier by installing wiring in the truck bed use # C56000.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- B and W
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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