Recommended Adapter for Pulling 5th Wheel Trailer with Gooseneck Hitch on 2010 Dodge Ram

Question:

I have a Dodge 2500 with a in bed ball hitch. BandM I think. It has a round fitting for the ball. Do you have an adapter to connect it to the Companion 5th wheel setup? Thanks

asked by: Ross

Expert Reply:

The B&W Gooseneck Hitches, such as part # BWGNRK1313 that is confirmed to fit your Dodge Ram, feature a unique square ball hole. If the hitch ball hole on your truck is round, then you likely have a system from a different manufacturer. I may have an option for you, however the B&W Companion # BWRVK3500 is only compatible with the B&W Gooseneck Hitches, so it will not fit your existing setup.

You may be able to use the Draw-Tite Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer HItch Adapter # 9480. This hitch will work with Hide-A-Goose (9460, 9464, and 9465) by Draw-Tite or Reese, along with Under-Bed by Bulldog. If this is what you have installed on your truck, this will be a great option. The hitch will drop right into the hitch ball hole and provide you with a fifth-wheel hitch that has an 18,000 pound towing capacity.

Otherwise, another option is to use an adapter that attaches to the trailer's king pin, such as the Conver-A-Ball # CAB-C5G. This cushioned adapter will bolt onto the king pin of your trailer and then connects to the gooseneck ball in your truck. It features a towing capacity of 20,000 pounds.

I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on the products mentioned, along with some links that will take you to our available selection of gooseneck adapters that you can look through.

expert reply by: Chris R