B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs

by: Greg 04/02/2023

Excellent product for my application. Iam Using a Anderson Hitch to pull a 5th wheel. Leave it in or take it out if you need more bed room
I did have a trailer place install it.1548693

Greg

4/3/2024

Works as it should

Installation was very easy. Everything lined up perfectly. I did not need the inner brackets. I have a 2019 Ford f250 platinum. Absolutely amazing. Another great B and W hitch!!1549876

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I give the unit 4 stars as it is heavy duty and went together fairly well. However, I would deduct stars for the release mechanism. This was just one step above unacceptable. For example, I have air springs and the release handle interferes with the bags. I had to slightly modify it so it would work. I'll be going to the nearest welding shop and asking for a better version to be fabricated. I would also deduct points for the instructions. Very basic and in some cases, worse than figuring it out myself.

I though the video from trailer was helpful. Albeit, the vehicle they show is not a diesel truck. I had to drop my DEF tank to get at the bolts.1467909

2022 L.

11/13/2023

Overall, the fifth wheel did what was expected of it. I removed the fifth wheel from my trucks and will caution that the base unit is fairly heavy. Either use a hoist or have others to help.

This product is top notch! I love how clean it looks after its installed and the only holes I had to drill were the ones in the bed, You use existing holes in the frame which made installation super smooth!1731564

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by: James 12/28/2022

this was a challenge to install by myself. Read the instructions and watch the video.
A couple of times. A few problems finding ways to get parts in place. Once you do it, it would not be a problem second time around. The parts are heavy and will wear you out without someone to help out. but it can be done. Took me several days doing a little bit at a time. You have to remove the spare tire. Get a clamp light or two so you can see what the #%^ you are doing. but it went in place, got torqued and works fine. Not rocket science. Just hard labor.1490279

James

12/29/2023

Fine. Difficult to get the ball release handle slid between the bed and the frame rail.

Only feedback I have is that one of the frame brackets where we had to press fit the bolt grommet was oversized and didn't retain the grommet. We worked around it to hold it in place until we could engage the bolt. Other than that we love the fit and finish and are very pleased.1461151

Craig B.

12/21/2023

One year later and we remain very pleased with our purchase. We now use our hitch with the B&W fifth wheel slider and are impressed with the quality of this combination. Very happy we chose a great Kansas company for our hitch.

It was a simple install with a pair of ramps in my garage. I would recommend the etrailer install video. That was more informative than the manual that came with the Hitch. It took me around 2.5 hours to perform complete install.1553433

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The high quality is apparent with this hitch. It is made well and thoroughly thought out for easiest possible install. The value is very high!

However the instructions were incorrect for the distance to drill the hole in the bed. It said 45 1/2” from end of bed. But It should have been 45 7/8” - 46”. Caused a slight issue for our install. I had to ream out the hole on the cab side to get it to fit. Which left a large 1/4” gap on the side closest to the rear of the bed. Most of these new truck have a circle area cast in them where the hidden hitch hole should go. I recommend centering your drill bit in that and drilling instead of using the measurements in the instructions. I considered doing that, but depended on the instructions instead. Bad choice! Not pleased with that! Further, the instructions don’t give torque specs.1319745

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Katrina B.

7/8/2022

I have contacted one of our installers and have confirmed that when it comes to the measurements, they recommend following the measurements that are on the installation instructions. The factory dimple is not always centered, so its better to measure according to the instruction manual. As for the torquing specifications, on page 4 of the instructions it states that once the hitch is tight, torque 0.625 inch hardware to 150 ft. lbs. and all 0.5 inch hardware to 110 ft. lbs.

When I dropped off at the shop to install I was called back to be shown that the package was missing 3 brackets to attach the hitch to the truck.1681208

Katrina D.

10/17/2023

Well that is odd, this kit should have come with brackets. Let me get you over to customer service to see about replacing your missing brackets.

Great sturdy product. My used 2012 F-250 came with one and now have one on my 2020 F-250, I think it's a better product than the Ford factor hitch. The installation video is VERY helpful.
Torquing the bolts requires a lot strength and flexibility due to the awkward positions you have to get in but it can be done with patience and prayer. Just plan on dropping the exhaust as shown in the video. As is consistently the case e-Trailer's customer service is second to none. We've already used it several times to pull at 16' gooseneck dump trailer and it works very well.772642

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Kale

3/31/2021

Great hitch, Ive purchased a second gooseneck trailer and have confidence when towing with this hitch.

This kit is absolutely the best on the market! ETrailer has never let me down. The shipping is ALWAYS fast and reliable. Not to mention, ETrailer is my #1 go to!1743446

I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of work that went into designing and manufacturing. I don't know about all of the installations available, but mine went great! There may have been an occasional doubt, but it was only backed up with relief and amazement. This looks and functions great, with not one clearance issue.1539490

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Great stemless process. Boxes BW uses need to be heavier as the boxes were beat up and re taped in a number of locations. Product seemed fine inside. Thank you1748083

by: Steve02/08/2023

Great aftermarket product. Installation straightforward but getting torque on nut/bolt is space limited depending on truck. Works as advertised and capable as advertised.1514538

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Love it, install took a few hours with breaks and a beer or two... Would give it five stars if instructions was clearer1750005

A great product, but the customer service was even better. Kim took the time to help look up the correct hitch to match my truck, took my order over the phone and kept me abreast of delivery… Kim also gave me her direct phone line, so I didn’t have to deal with the dreaded automation maze we often get trapped in….. couldn’t be happier with e-trailer and if every business copied this business model, the world would be a happier and safer place, because sometimes the service ( or lack thereof) drives me mad and I feel like throttling the animated systems and their makers1675417

Received in terrible condition. One box was completely open at all borders and finish on hitch was chipped in multiple places. Product was shown as in stock when order was placed but wasn't shipped until the day AFTER it was supposed to be delivered. Two calls to etrailer told me it would be shipped prior to that date but obviously just trying to smooth over the situation. Installation was completed per instructions and watching etrailer [online] videos without issue. Only difficulty is torquing the bolts to final specs in tight spaces.1285988

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Jenny N.

4/21/2022

I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.

Packages were tore open, but everything was still in them, parts were kinda banged up but the powered coating help up great, went together well just wish part had marking on the, but even without was a pretty straight forward install1411984

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by: Roy 10/04/2023

I think this is one of the best underbed gooseneck hitches around1676768

The hitch is great quality, the instructions were very helpful. The customer service at etrailer was outstanding1705820

by: Ronnie 08/26/2023

2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty

The B&W hitch is a very well built hitch. Self installation was fairly simple as long as you follow the instructions. It’s also a good idea to watch the video before installing.1654982

Everything fit well and bolted up nicely . Instructions could be a bit better but I done a mock up on the bench before installing. It’s not for the faint at heart a lot of heavy pieces to be installed overhead in tight spaces1458206

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by: Randy07/26/2023

Is great way to equip our truck 1632590

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Best gooseneck hitch on the market east to install only a couple hours better with another set of hands1658726

Installed on my 2019 F250 4x4. Very heavy and well made product. Design and engineered well for installation.
As a DIY person I've decided to save $300 and installed this myself and the fact it was during the Corona quarantine.
Somewhere I saw 2 hours labor for novice. Let me tell you that is completely inaccurate for your typical DIY person.
etrailer has a great install video for a 2109 F250, but don't use that alone. Minor differences in their project truck makes major headaches for the novice installer. Follow the video, but also follow printed instructions.
Watching video indicated it was a good idea to loosen exhaust. It made it look easy to do that. Video showed removing 4 bolts which was easy, but that does not loosen exhaust enough to matter. You have to remove another bracket further towards the front of the truck which is MUCH more difficult, if you can even figure out how. I spent an hour wasting time with exhaust and gave up on that part. Lot of brake lines and emissions type stuff under there to deal with also. In the end, exhaust isn't worth loosening.
I did the install by myself in about 6 hours. I'm 55 yoa and 6' tall so going back and forth under the truck a 100 times wasn't much fun. A lift would have cut that install time in half.
Better figure out how you are going to lift the actual receiver into place and hold it there while you get the bolts in. I used a jack with a board along with a strap thru the top tied off.
Again, without a lift this is a tough job but doable. In the end happy with the install.
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