Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch with Gooseneck Hitch Ball Option for 2008 Dodge 2500 Short Bed
Question:
can this hitch underbed mounting work with gooseneck trailer hitch ball? I pull both fifth wheels and gooseneck trailers and have recently purchased a 2008 Dodge 2500 6.5ft short bed pickup. Presently it has what I believe is a BandW turn over gooseneck ball with under bed mounting.
asked by: James R
Expert Reply:
The Demco # DM8550037 will not allow you to use a gooseneck hitch, but I do have a couple of options for your 2008 Dodge 2500 with short bed to use a 5th wheel and gooseneck hitch.
If you want a manual sliding hitch, I recommend the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3400-5W which is designed to work seamlessly with your current under bed gooseneck hitch. This is an extremely popular option for people who want to use a gooseneck and have a clean bed option. This is a very nice 5th wheel hitch, but it will require you to get out of your truck to manually adjust the slider for turning clearance.
If you want to use an autosliding hitch like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs # DM8550035, then you will need to remove your under-bed gooseneck system and install the above bed rails like # RP50140-58. This will give you probably the best 5th wheel hitch for your vehicle and then you can use the Curt 25K Gooseneck Plate for Fifth Wheel Rails item # 16055 for a gooseneck ball.
Since you tow both 5th wheel and gooseneck trailers, you may already have wiring in the bed, but if not, I recommend the Bargman 5th wheel/gooseneck wiring harness # HM42137 to give you a second functioning 7-way with easier access in the bed of your truck.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails - 3" Offset - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck for Fifth Wheel Rails
- Fixed Ball
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Ball - Offset
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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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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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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