Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch For 2004 Chevy 2500 With B&W Underbed Gooseneck Hitch
Question:
Do I have to have a offset ball to tow a 5 wheel camper on a Chevy 2500 HD with 6 1/2 ft box
asked by: Jamie J
Expert Reply:
For a 5th Wheel, you don't need the 4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNXA4685 to tow a 5th wheel. It is recommended to give you greater clearance with a gooseneck trailer on your 6-1/2 foot bed truck. For a 5th wheel, it is recommended to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch. The hitch made for your system is the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3400-5W. This will give you the clearance you need to make turns giving you 12 inches of travel between the locked towing position and the locked turning position.
You may also be interested in the gooseneck/5th wheel wiring # PK11893-11932 that puts a 7-way in the bed of your truck for easier access and still allows the function of the 7-way at the rear bumper.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Pollak 5th Wheel / Gooseneck T-Connector with 7-Pole - Ford, GM, Dodge, Nissan w/ Factory Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7-1/2 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Dodge Ram 1500
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Turnover Ball
- 4 Inch Offset
- Powder-Coated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 20000 lbs GTW
- B and W
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