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Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

Item # BWGNRK1384-5W
Our Price: $599.00
Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
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2015 Ram 2500

6-1/2 Foot Bed without OEM Prep Pkg

8 Foot Bed without OEM Prep Pkg

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2015 Ram 2500 - Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches

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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

B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck 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"

B&W Companion Installed in Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch

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

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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.

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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!



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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.



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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.

Ed B.

8/17/2018

Product continues to work well. Used frequently in the last year.



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Awesome product, easy and clean install ation



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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



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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.



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2016 Ram2500

well engineered parts, good instructions. L brackets were difficult to get into place but considering the alternative (lifting the bed), this was a breeze.



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Great product with great instructions



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2015Ram2500

Excellent product very easy install would buy again

Brian

2/6/2018

Awesome product it is my third purchase very simple install



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2018 Ram2500

Great product. Fast shipping! e- trailer communication is amazing



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Very happy with the products I bought thank you



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Love the hitch, and the unobstructed bed when I’m not towing.



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A few hour install on the garage floor. Template that B&W Supplied worked excellent. Very happy overall.



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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.



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Great product,



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Excellent this is the third unit i have purchased



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  • Recommended B&W Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Set-up for 2015 Ram 2500
    A PullRite 5th wheel hitch made for industry-standard rails (ISRs) will not fit in the B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck hitch/install kit. The B&W gooseneck kit that fits your 2015 Ram 2500 with 6-foot bed and no factory rail kit is part # BWGNRK1384-5W. This kit fits trucks with rear coil springs and it is compatible with the OEM air suspension system. With this installed you can tow your gooseneck trailers and when it's 5th wheel time simply drop in B&W's Companion Slider Hitch # BWRVK3400-5W...
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  • Recommended Underbed Mounting Kit and Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 Ram 2500 Short Bed Truck
    We do have a custom underbed installation kit, Item # BWGNRK1384-5W, that is confirmed to fit your 2015 Ram 2500, provided your vehicle includes rear coil spring suspension. My research indicates that all Ram 2500 models have rear coil springs, but it's best to confirm you have the springs to be sure. This kit is designed to work with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # BWRVK3400-5W. The Companion includes a built-in slider for clearance on short-bed trucks. It also has a weight...
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  • How to Use B&W Companion in 2014 Ram Without Pucks & 2015 Ram With Pucks
    So to address your question about safety, the Companion with pucks is not safer than the Companion without pucks, they are both completely safe to use. As for using the Companion in a 2014 Ram 2500 without the puck system and a 2015 Ram 2500 with the puck system, they aren't compatible so you would need to get both a complete hitch for one truck, and a replacement base for the other. The hitches all use the same head system so you can transfer it between the bases. Here is what you will...
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  • Solution for Offset Convert-A-Ball Hitting Bed Rails on 218 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    You can try the non-offset Convert-A-Ball # CAB-C5G instead of the part # CAB-C5GX1216 but since your 2018 Ram 2500 has the 6-1/2' bed I'm pretty sure you're going to run into cab clearance issues. If the distance from the center of your 5th wheel king pin is greater than half the width of your trailer by 4" then you won't have any problems making a 90 degree turn with this setup. Another possible option for you is the Demco Recon # DM8550045 which has a 3" offset. If adding 3" to your...
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  • Will Curt X5 Adapter Fit a 2015 Ram 2500 Short Bed with B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
    I have a better solution for you because the X5 adapter # 16310 cannot be properly secured in a 2015 Ram 2500 that has the B&W Turnover Ball gooseneck trailer hitch. What you can do is install the gooseneck hitch, # BWGNRK1384-5W, and then use the Companion hitch # BWRVK3500-5W. This set up only works if the truck has rear coil spring suspension. I have linked videos on both parts for you.
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Ram 2500 Short Bed That Leaves Bed Empty
    What would serve you best is an under-bed style fifth wheel rail kit. That way you'll get the free truck bed when the hitch isn't installed and you'll get the turning clearance when needed as well. Best option we have for your 2014 Ram 2500 is the B and W Companion Slider part # BWRVK3500-5W and then the rail kit part # BWGNRK1384-5W. When you remove the hitch from the bed you would get a totally empty truck bed.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Install Kit for a 2017 Ram 2500 W/ A Regular Bed
    If you're planning on using the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3400-5W then you're going to need the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1384-5W to be able to install this hitch in your 2017 Ram 2500, no pucks needed. However the only real drawback with using this hitch is that if you want4ed to use a different hitch in the future you couldn't due to the way this hitch mounts. You could still use the B&W Patriot...
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  • Recommended Hitch for Towing a Camper with a 2018 Ram 2500 6-1/2' Bed
    Generally speaking, 5th wheel towing is more comfortable than gooseneck towing because it has a different connection system and 5th wheel hitches typically have something built in to help reduce the chucking and jarring you can get when towing with an in-bed hitch. The advantage of a gooseneck system is that you don't have to mess with carrying a heavy hitch which means less things you have to be concerned about when getting ready for your camping trip. Since you have a 6-1/2' bed on your...
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  • Best 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches for a 2014 Ram 2500 Long Bed Crew Cab
    In order to use the Reese M5 Series 5th wheel trailer hitch # RP30921 in your 2014 Ram 2500, you would need to have the appropriate mounting kit. The OEM one will not work with this hitch and there isn't an aftermarket option. But there are other options. If your Ram has the OEM 5th wheel prep package and you want a hitch that will fit directly into the pucks you can use any of the following hitches: B&W 25K hitch # BWRVK3600 Curt 16K with slide bar jaw, # C16515-16021 Curt 16K with dual...
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Using Underbed Mounting Rails for 2014 Ram 2500
    B and W has a solution that would allow you to install a fifth wheel hitch with an underbed mounting system. Their Companion # BWRVK3500-5W fifth wheel hitch would install into their Turnover Ball Gooseneck, part # BWGNRK1384-5W. When the fifth wheel hitch is removed, you would have full, unobstructed use of your truck bed. You would also have the advantage of being able to tow a gooseneck trailer if the need should arise. This will only be a solution if your truck has coil springs in...
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  • Under Bed 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit for a 2014 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    For the 2014 Ram 2500 short bed you can use B&W installation kit and gooseneck hitch # BWGNRK1384-5W. Then to add a sliding 5th wheel hitch you will need the B&W Companion hitch # BWRVK3400-5W. Please note the installation kit only works on 2014 Rams with rear coil spring suspension. I have also included a link to the other options we have for your truck.
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  • 2015 Ram Power Wagon 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendations
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  • What Kind of Rails are Needed to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    If your 2018 Ram 2500 short bed has the puck system then yes, you would need a rail adapter like the Demco # DM6099 to use the Andersen Ultimate Connection # AM3200. The Anderson Aluminum 3220 that you referenced does connect directly to a gooseneck hitch ball like part # BWGNXA2062 which negates the use of a rail adapter kit. The downside to the Anderson Aluminum is that even though they advertise a 9" offset it isn't a true offset because it only moves the pivot point back a few inches...
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  • Will a Draw-Tite Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch Fit a Reese Elite Series Installation Kit
    I have good news and I have bad news. First the good news. Yes, the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches Item # RP30073 is compatible with both Reese Elite Series 5th wheel hitches and your Draw-Tite Signature Series 18K hitch. And now the bad news. Installation kit # RP30073 will NOT fit your 2017 Ram 2500. There is currently no Reese under bed kit that will fit the 2017 Ram 2500. The only under bed option that is currently available is...
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  • What is the Best Truck for Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer
    You are doing the right thing by doing the research first. There is a lot of conflicting information out there so let me break it down for you and I will provide some part recommendations at the end. Basically, if you want to tow a 5th wheel trailer, the best trucks are going to be long bed 3/4 or 1 tons like a Ford F-250/F-350, Chevy/GMC 2500/3500, or Ram 2500/3500. Half ton trucks could work but are not nearly as capable as the larger trucks. A long bed for sure is something you will...
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  • Best Option for 5th Wheel Hitch and Gooseneck Hitch for 2014 Ram 2500
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  • Gooseneck or 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Ram and Grand Design 5th Wheel Trailer
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  • B and W Goose Neck and 5th Wheel Towing Solution for 2014 Ram 2500
    For instances like yours where both goose neck and 5th wheel trailers will be pulled by the same tow vehicle, your new 2014 Ram 2500 will benefit from use of a B&W system that can handle both, such as the Companion Slider Goose-neck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3400. This kit works on trucks with coil springs. This item is the 5th wheel portion of the system and consists of the 18K-rated hitch on a slider base. This 5th wheel hitch installs on a goose neck ball, which you...
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  • Determining Pin Weight Capacity on 2015 Ram 2500 Diesel for Towing 5th Wheel Trailer
    The maximum pin weight for your 2015 Ram 2500 with the diesel engine can vary depending on how exactly the truck is equipped. This isn't typically something that's listed in the owner's manual but I can say that it almost always corresponds to its overall towing capacity, meaning as long as you stay under the 17,810 towing limit you mentioned, the trailer's pin weight will be within the truck's limits as well. With that being said I do still recommend trying to track down this number...
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  • Best Underbed Mounting Kit for a 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2016 Ram 2500
    The only under bed mounting kit they offer for your 2016 Ram 2500 is the B&W Custom Underbed Installation Kit part # BWGNRK1384-5W which also doubles as a connection point for gooseneck trailers. However, the B&W Custom Underbed Installation Kit can only be used with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # BWRVK3400-5W or the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3500-5W. If you have a short bed (6-1/2') on your 2016 Ram 2500 then you will need to use a sliding...
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch For 2014 Ram 2500 Short Bed With Lift & Large Tires
    It sounds like you want a specific "yes" or "no" for if your 2014 Ram 2500 short bed with a lift and large tires can tow a 5th wheel trailer, and it isn't quite that simple. Can you? Yes. Will it be difficult to be totally level? Yes it will. But it depends on the trailer and there isn't a set number for a height that is a cut-off point for if you can or cannot tow. The only thing I can offer is how to optimize for getting as level as possible, and that starts with the hitch. You'll have...
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  • Recommended Underbed 5th Wheel Rail Kit for 2018 Ram 2500 to Allow Clean Bed
    There is not currently an underbed mounting system with pucks similar to the OEM 5th wheel prep package for your 2018 Ram 2500. Currently the only underbed mounting kit for your truck is the B&W Kit that is the gooseneck trailer hitch and Companion hitch that fits into it. For this combination, I recommend the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1384-5W which is the Turnoverball gooseneck hitch. Then you will use the B&W Companion 5th...
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  • Recommended B&W Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Companion Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500 Diesel
    The 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...
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ram 2500 with B and W Turnoverball Hitch Installed
    The best solution we have would be for you to install the B and W Turnoverball hitch # BWGNRK1384-5W that you are interested in which is confirmed as a fit for your 2017 Ram 2500 and then for a hitch use a B and W Companion like the part # BWRVK3500 for if you have a long bed or part # BWRVK3400 for if you have a short bed and need the additional clearance a slider hitch provides. You are correct that the X5 you mentioned cannot be used with your year Ram truck.
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