Best Way to Tow 5th Wheel Trailer with Dodge Ram 2500 That Has B&W Gooseneck Hitch
Question:
I recently bought a Ranch hitch gooseneck adapter for my toy hauler and I am not happy about the rough ride that I get towing the TH with my Dodge 2500 short bed truck I love the BandW turn over ball and that it leaves my truck bed free for other work, but where do I turn to get a smoother ride while towing my TH What suggestions do you have
asked by: Ray
Expert Reply:
The B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch is a great towing system since it allows use of their mating Companion 5th wheel hitches to tow 5th wheels. The 20K fixed hitch # BWRVK3500-5W and slider hitch # BWRVK3400-5W drop right in to the gooseneck ball hole when you need to pull the toy hauler. Since you have a short bed truck you will need the slider.
Either of these quality USA-made hitches will deliver performance far superior to a simple adapter. There will be far less chucking and jarring since you will have eliminated one of the mechanical junctions between the truck and trailer.
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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B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-1/4 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
more information >
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