4 inch Offset Gooseneck Ball Recommendation for a B and W Hitch

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I have a BandW gooseneck hitch on my 2006 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab. I cant find the model number on the hitch. I want to purchase a 4inch offset ball but there are several models how do I know which I need?

asked by: Jim

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For the B and W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Hitch you have installed in your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 you would want the 4 inch offset ball part # BWGNXA4085 as it has been confirmed as a fit.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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In order to determine if you have enough clearance I would first use the following formula: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from center of gooseneck ball to truck cab B = Length of goose box arm C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half)…

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Answer 2

The ball extension part #BWGNXA4085 actually gives more clearance than a gooseneck coupler extension. Reason being that with the ball extension you move the pivot point back but with the coupler extension the offset's additional clearance…

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Answer 3

The owner's manual for the 2014 Ford F-150 only shows the gross combined weight rating which is the most that the truck and trailer can weigh together. So I checked the towing guide from Ford for the 2014 model year. Capacity is also…

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Answer 4

I have 2 different recommendations for your 2018 Ford F-150 with the 6-1/2' bed. They are both excellent options that provide different conveniences of their own. Please note that any hitch that installs in the bed of a pickup will be…

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It is certainly possible for the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #GY58GR to work on your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty short bed, but there are likely going to be clearance issues as these are meant for long bed trucks. That…

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Answer 6

I spoke with a representative of B&W who told me that you should not use the 4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches #BWGNXA4085 in reverse to move your trailer forward. The offset ball is only designed to be used…

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Answer 7

You can refer to the linked diagram for general guidelines about minimum clearances required when towing. If you have 8 or 9-inches of vertical clearance between the bed rails and the trailer you should be fine since 6-inches is considered adequate…

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Answer 8

Here's the formula to use to determine if you have enough clearance to make a 90 degree turn with a gooseneck hitch installed: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the gooseneck ball to the truck cab B = Offset used C = Width of the nose of…

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Answer 9

The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit #BW77FR will fit all bed lengths of the 2021 Ford F-150. The custom installation kit will not require you to drill into the frame rails on your F-150. The Hopkins…

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Answer 10

Yes, the B and W Offset Gooseneck ball part #BWGNXA4085 that you referenced can fit trucks with spray in bed liners. I attached a picture we got from a customer that has a spray in bed liner for you to check out as well.

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Answer 11

I have a solution for you. Typically, most gooseneck trailers have very little issues with cab clearances. However, some like horse carrier trailers have more of the trailer body forward over the gooseneck coupler. B&W has the 4 Inch Offset Ball…

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Answer 12

I spoke with my B&W representative who confirms that to install their GNRK1121 #BW77FR Turnover Ball hitch on a 2021 Ford F-150, the center of the 4 inch hole for the gooseneck ball would be placed 42-5/8 inches forward of the rear edge of the…

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