Pop-In Gooseneck Ball and Safety Chain Loops for a 2016 Ram 2500 with OEM Prep Package

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I am purchasing a 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 with the factory installed gooseneck/5th wheel prep package. The dealer wants to sell me a $450 ball kit will this Reese Elite Series ball kit # RP30137 work or is there an after market ball kit that will work? They are telling me they changed them this model year and there is no after market compatible but I find that hard to believe.

asked by: Jerod

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Reese, who makes the under bed kit for the 2016 Ram 2500, and for a ball only you can use # RP19311.

For a ball with the safety chain loops that will fit I recommend # C58CR.

expert reply by: Michael H

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There is only one gooseneck hitch that will fit a 2016 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed, the B&W Turnoverball #BWGNRK1309. This is a heavy duty hitch with a 30,000 lb towing limit, 7,500 lb vertical load limit, uses a 2-5/16 hitch ball and uses an…

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Answer 2

If your 2016 Ram 2500 with the Ram Box has coil springs, I recommend the B&W #BWGNRK1384 gooseneck hitch for your 6 foot bed with Ram Boxes on the side. This gooseneck hitch will have a 7,500 TW and a 30,000lb GTW. There will be no drilling to…

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Answer 3

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 4

Hey Eric, the Curt Multi-Fit Ball Kit w/ 4" Offset for Chevy/Ford/GMC/Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Hitch #C68ZV is not going to work with your Ram, unfortunately. This one is only going to work for select YMM (Year Make Model) Ford 250-450s, GMC…

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Answer 5

The best way to prevent any clearance issues with your 2022 KZ Durango Gold G356RLQ and your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 6-1/2' bed and factory puck system is by using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM79GV. This hitch slides back and…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

Yes, it will! The 5" Offset Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch item #GY83XR is specially designed to work with the Ram factory puck system. It will push the connection point for the gooseball and your trailer back 5" towards your tailgate.…

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Answer 8

Yes, it will! The 5" Offset Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch item #GY43XR is specially designed to work with the Ford factory puck system. It will push the connection point for the gooseball and your cattle trailer back 5" towards your…

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Answer 9

Thanks for reaching out, Scott! The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU74FR on our site is actually the same thing as the Blue Ox part number BX2418 and I like that removable pin style much more than the etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit #e98945 with the fixed…

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Answer 10

The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #GY38FR is not going to allow for any additional turning clearance than the 5th wheel king pin with a fixed point hitch. We have offset gooseneck ball options depending on what type of…

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Answer 11

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 12

Yes, since the Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Ford OEM Puck Systems #GY43XR has a 5" offset it will place the pin weight 2-1/2" behind the current center of your gooseneck hitch ball. This does means the front axle will be prone to…

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