Does B&W Turnoverball Have to be Removed to Install Base Rails on 2018 Ford F-250
Question:
Will these Curt rails mount on 2018 Ford F250 with the factory B&W turnover ball gooseneck hitch? Or will that have to be removed?
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
You would indeed have to remove the B&W Turnoverball # BWGNRK1116-5W in your 2018 Ford F-250 in order to install base rails. That said, for towing with a 5th wheel hitch, there is a much easier option than removing the superb Turnoverball, which is to simply add the B&W Companion, which is a 5th wheel hitch that mounts directly in the Turnoverball. Depending on your bed size, you can use either a slider or fixed hitch:
- Short Bed: B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # BWRVK3400-5W
- Long Bed: B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W
The Companion will give you the best 5th wheel hitch in the industry to ensure you have the best possible towing experience. Since you have the Turnoverball you are aware of the quality of B&W products, and the Companion is no different; it has a herculean jaw system along with cushioned bushings and a pivoting head which combine to give you the most comfortable and quiet towing experience possible.
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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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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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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