Recommended Gooseneck Hitch For 2005 Dodge Ram 2500

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Does this not work i found it in a search... And its on your site #DM5992

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For your 2005 Ram 2500, I recommend the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs, # BWGNRK1313. This is a custom fit for your truck that will give you a gooseneck hitch that will keep your truck bed clean when not in use.

If you want 5th wheel rails, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50140-58. This is a custom fit system for your truck. If you want a gooseneck adapter compatible with these rails, I recommend the Curt 25K Gooseneck Plate for Fifth Wheel Rails item # 16055. This will give you a gooseneck ball on top of 5th wheel rails.

The picture you sent didn't show me any 5th wheel rails that are factory or aftermarket. I am not aware of any 5th wheel rails that run front to back as you mentioned. It looks like this is a custom design that I wouldn't recommend.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Todd

2/3/2017

Does this not work i found it in a search... And its on your site #DM5992

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Jason S.

2/3/2017

The Demco Hijacker SL Series Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for 5th Wheel Rails - 25,000 lbs, # DM5992 is compatible only with the specific Base Rails for Demco Hijacker SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6012. If those are the rails in your truck, the this gooseneck is a confirmed fit. If you want those rails, the bracket and rail combination you will want for your truck is # DM8553007-12.

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Answer 1

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 2

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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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 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 5

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 8

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 9

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 10

Gen-Y's calculation for pin weight is a safe guess, but isn't the most accurate so the only way you'll get the correct capacity Gen-Y 5th Wheel Pin Box is to fully load the trailer and go to a commercial scale to measure the pin weight.…

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Answer 11

You can replace the Lippert Rhino pin box on your Brinkley 5th wheel. The right one though is going to depend on the pin weight of your trailer. Here are the options that will work to replace the Lippert Rhino: - Pin Weight of 1,500 lbs - 3,500 lbs:…

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Installing ta Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Pin Box like the #325-GH-8045 would not void the warranty of your camper, and Gen-Y makes some of the most durable parts on the market. I really like this as an alternative to…

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