Does B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck # BWGNRK1309 Fit 2016 Ram 1500 with Dual Exhaust

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On the 1309 bandw gooseneck is there a problem installing with factory dual exhaust being in the way?

asked by: Randall

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Expert Reply:

The B and W gooseneck hitch part # BWGNRK1309 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Ram 1500 5-1/2 foot bed and was designed to fit with the factory dual exhaust setup that your truck has as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For your 2016 Ram 1500 (with 5-1/2 foot bed, EcoDiesel engine, Rambox, and factory air suspension), I recommend the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs #BWGNRK1309. This is an excellent…

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Answer 2

The towing capacity (gooseneck/fifth wheel/bumper pull) of a 2018 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab will vary by axle ratio and drive type. If you have a 4x2 model then your towing capacity is 8,010 lbs if you have the 3.21 axle ratio or 10,190 lbs if you…

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Answer 3

A goose neck hitch ball, or the center of a 5th wheel hitch head for that matter, will be located either right over the rear axle or an inch or so forward of it. You do not want a goose neck hitch ball to be located behind the rear axle since this…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

The shortest gooseneck ball we have for the 2024 Chevy puck system is the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball #RP23FR. This is going to be very similar to the Curt ball you mentioned. I have included some dimensions of the Reese ball below. From the top…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

The one really big downside to gooseneck towing is that there isn't a great solution for short bed truck clearance unlike fifth wheel towing. With fifth wheel hitches you can use a slider hitch and have the clearance issue handled. With gooseneck…

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Answer 11

If you were to use the 4 inch offset ball #BWGNXA4085 the pin weight on the ball will not be changed. What will change is where the weight is carried on the truck. Using the offset ball will put more weight 4 inches back from the center of the…

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Answer 12

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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