Does Use of Offset Ball With B&W Turnover Gooseneck Change Trucks Pin Weight Rating
Question:
Will the use of this ball change the tongue weight on truck? I have a 2022 silverado 2500 and the gooseneck is mounted a few inches behind axle. If I were to reverse the extender towards cab would it put more weight back on the truck and improve handling?
asked by: Chase B
Expert Reply:
Nope, the pin weight rating on your truck will not be affected by the use of the 4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # BWGNXA4085.
The offset ball does have different capacities than the Turnoverball hitch though, as it's rated for 20,000 lbs towing and 5,000 lbs pin weight compared to the 30,000 lbs towing/7,500 lb pin weight of the Turnoverball. And no, reversing it in the opposite direction will not improve handling. I've also actually spoken to B&W in the past about reversing the ball and they said that is definitely something that should not be done.
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4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Turnover Ball
- 4 Inch Offset
- Powder-Coated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 20000 lbs GTW
- B and W
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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