Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
Item # BWGNRK1384-5W
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B and W Fifth Wheel Installation Kit - BWGNRK1384-5W
- Below the Bed
- B and W
- Custom
Install a Companion fifth-wheel hitch in your truck bed with this custom kit. Better than a traditional mounting kit, this setup doubles as a gooseneck hitch when the fifth wheel is removed, and the underbed design allows for full bed access.
Features:
- Lets you install your B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitch (BWRVK3500 or BWRVK3400)
- Doubles as heavy-duty Turnoverball gooseneck trailer hitch
- Includes rails, gooseneck hitch head, safety chain loops, and hitch ball
- Provides complete truck bed access when you're not towing
- Single hole in center of bed is mounting point for hitch
- Installs easily using existing holes in your vehicle's frame
- No welding or frame drilling required
- Truck bed does not have to be removed
- 3-1/2" Diameter hole must be cut into bed
- Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant
- Made in the USA
- Limited lifetime warranty
B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
Not only does this kit provide you with a sturdy, custom base for installing your Companion fifth-wheel trailer hitch in the bed of your truck, but it also doubles as one of the most recognizable gooseneck hitches on the market. This fifth wheel installation kit actually is the Turnoverball gooseneck hitch from B&W.
Gooseneck Specs:
- Gross towing weight: 30,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 7,500 lbs
- Ball size: 2-5/16"
With the B&W Turnoverball underbed gooseneck trailer hitch you get the best of both worlds. When you go to tow a gooseneck trailer, the Turnoverball creates a sturdy, dependable connection with your trailer. And when you're done towing, you can stow the ball upside down in the hitch to get full bed access and a clean appearance. When you're ready to tow your fifth wheel trailer, just install the Companion in the ball hole in place of the gooseneck ball and lock the post in place using the built-in handle. You can remove the fifth wheel when you're done towing, leaving your truck bed open once again.
Simple, Custom Installation
This kit is custom designed for your vehicle. The mounting brackets bolt to existing holes in your truck's frame. While some modification is required - you will need to cut a 3-1/2" diameter hole in your bed for the hitch ball and drill holes for the built-in safety chain loops - there is no need to weld onto or to drill into your frame.
Once you have the brackets and center section installed, set up the operating handle. This handle is designed to be accessed from the rear driver's-side wheel well. On the end of the handle is the heavy-duty steel pin that secures the mounting post of the Companion (or the base of the gooseneck hitch ball).
GNRK1384 B and W Turn Over Ball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2014 - 2018 Ram 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed without OEM Prep Pkg
- 2014 - 2018 Ram 2500 8 Foot Bed without OEM Prep Pkg
- 2014 - 2014 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 - 6-1/2 Foot Bed without OEM Prep Pkg
- 2014 - 2014 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 - 8 Foot Bed without OEM Prep Pkg
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Customer Reviews
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - BWGNRK1384-5W
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (20 Customer Reviews)
Install a Companion fifth-wheel hitch in your truck bed with this custom kit. Better than a traditional mounting kit, this setup doubles as a gooseneck hitch when the fifth wheel is removed, and the underbed design allows for full bed access.by: CWD03/30/2015
2015 Dodge Ram Pickup
Installation in 4 hours might be realistic for a shop, but my old tired bones required a bit more time. Everything lined up and fit my 2015 Ram 2500. The quality of the components are far superior to anything Chinese.
I suggest air tools if you have them, and something to lift the 5th Wheel base into your truck bed unless you feel like a baddass today.
I didn't run into any problems because I read the instructions BEFORE I started. Everything I needed to know was right there!
by: Levi 10/19/2023
Received the hitch yesterday, earlier than expected. The packaging was in excellent condition and the parts were fine. The best part is it’s American made. Thanks etrailer.
by: Ed B.08/17/2017
Very fast delivery. Excellent product, would have given 5 stars except for the paint or power coat quality was poor along all narrow edges. Really appreciated the installation video.
Overall good experience.
by: Barnett04/07/2023
Awesome product, easy and clean install ation
by: Dave06/12/2018
great hitch, smooth installation. took awhile to get the bolts to thread into the L brackets, other than that moving the muffler was the worst part. 2018 RAM
by: Tim A:09/07/2017
Absolutely the BEST choIce I could have made. This hitch is awesome. The ride is smoothe And I forget I have 12000# 5ver behind me. Highly recommend.
by: steve07/15/2017
2016 Ram 2500
well engineered parts, good instructions. L brackets were difficult to get into place but considering the alternative (lifting the bed), this was a breeze.
by: Paul 07/03/2021
Great product with great instructions
by: Brian04/28/2016
2015 Ram 2500
Excellent product very easy install would buy again
Brian
2/6/2018
Awesome product it is my third purchase very simple install
by: Cody 07/23/2021
2018 Ram 2500
Great product. Fast shipping! e- trailer communication is amazing
by: Robert02/20/2018
Very happy with the products I bought thank you
by: Rob 07/21/2022
Love the hitch, and the unobstructed bed when I’m not towing.
by: Brian K05/07/2020
A few hour install on the garage floor. Template that B&W Supplied worked excellent. Very happy overall.
by: Richard 04/04/2020
I’ve learned quite a lot since discovering your website. Your instructional videos are excellent. The product I ordered is as advertised and arrived on schedule.
by: Rodolfo 07/12/2021
Great product,
by: Brian05/03/2019
Excellent this is the third unit i have purchased
by: Pamela 11/07/2023
by: Rex 01/15/2023
by: Leeman05/26/2021
by: Timothy 04/21/2023
2016 Ram 2500
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- B&W Gooseneck Hitch for 2017 Ram 2500 with a Hillsboro FlatbedThanks for the picture. I have exactly what you need for your 2017 Ram 2500 Hillsboro flatbed. I recommend the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks item # BWGNRK1500. This gooseneck hitch is welded onto your 2017 Ram 2500 and will sit flush with your flatbed once its installed. I have included a picture of what the finished product will look like as well as a review video.
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- Custom Underbed Installation Kit 2015 RamThe factory puck system that has been available since 2013 is integrated into the frame and cannot be installed as an aftermarket part. However, there is the underbed kit available for your Ram in the B&W, # BWGNRK1384-5W, that uses the B&W companion hitch, # BWRVK3400-5W.
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view full answer... - Recommended B&W Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Companion Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500 DieselThe B&W Turnoverball gooseneck # BWGNRK1384-5W and Companion 5th Wheel hitch # BWRVK3500-5W are an excellent option and are extremely popular. This will fit your truck and will give you the clean bed as they stated. I love this option and recommend it often. They only restriction is that this hitch is not compatible with rotating pin boxes so if you have a Sidewinder, Revolution, or Turning Point Pin box of your trailer this wouldn't be compatible. All traditional pin boxes work very...
view full answer... - How to Determine Clearance for Gooseneck Hitch on 2016 Dodge Ram 2500You need to use the following calculation to find if you have enough clearance: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the gooseneck ball to the truck cab B = Offset used C = Width of the nose of the trailer divided by 2. So your A is 35" and C is 48" which means right now Clearance = -13". You really want A to be 4" more than C so in this case you need a 17" offset. Even if you combine an offset ball with an offset adapter you aren't going to be able to get to 17" or even 13". The...
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view full answer... - B and W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2014 Ram 2500B and W has a Companion and Turnoverball hitch solution that works for your 2014 Ram 2500 short bed with the part # BWGNRK1384-5W for the rail kit and the part # BWRVK3400 for the hitch. This does give you a gooseneck hitch ball when needed as well.
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view full answer... - Which Gooseneck Hitch and 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 Ram 2500 with 8 Foot BedYou're looking for the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck hitch # BWGNRK1384-5W, and the B&W Companion Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W, which are the perfect solution to what you're seeking. The Turnoverball has the fender release you're looking for and these are a confirmed fit on the 2015 Ram 2500 with 8 foot bed. I've linked a review and installation video of this system for you to have a look at, as well.
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view full answer... - Best Option for 5th Wheel Hitch and Gooseneck Hitch for 2014 Ram 2500For a 2014 Ram 2500 with a either short or long bed, I recommend the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches, # BWGNRK1384-5W to provide the gooseneck hitch and then add the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, # BWRVK3400-5W when needed for towing a 5th wheel RV. This is a 20K dual jaw slider type hitch that will provide trhe needed cab clearance when being used on a short bed truck. This installs easily using existing holes in your vehicle's...
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8/17/2018
Product continues to work well. Used frequently in the last year.