B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for a 2018 Ram 2500 with Factory Gooseneck Trailer Hitch

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Will this fit in 2018 Dodge Ram 2500? I noticed that it is not on the list but why wouldnt it fit if this is now standard for factory gooseneck?

asked by: Marc M

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Expert Reply:

Great news: there is a B&W ball and safety chain kit for newer Ram trucks like your 2018 Ram 2500 that have the factory gooseneck and 5th wheel prep package. It is # BWGNXA2062.

The one for B&W ball and safety chain kit for Ford, Chevy, and Nissan trucks, # BWGNXA2061, does not have a shank that is the right length with the ball bearings in the right place to fit properly and safely in the Ram factory system.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Hey Eric, the Curt Multi-Fit Ball Kit w/ 4" Offset for Chevy/Ford/GMC/Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Hitch #C68ZV is not going to work with your Ram, unfortunately. This one is only going to work for select YMM (Year Make Model) Ford 250-450s, GMC…

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Answer 2

The Curt Pop-In Ball, part #C60629, has a shank with a diameter of 2-1/4 inches and is 3 inches long. It's designed specifically to fit the factory gooseneck hitches that are an option with newer model Fords, GMs, and Nissans. If this is what you…

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Answer 3

You are correct that the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNXA2062 is taller at 5-3/4 inches above the bed. The hitch ball is only available in the kit as you stated. I reached out to my tech contact at…

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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

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

Between the Curt #C60692 and B&W #BWGNXA2061 that will fit your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 with the factory pucks/prep package, I do prefer the B&W. Though both the Curt and B&W are rated up to 30,000 pounds and will fit your truck perfectly,…

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Answer 10

Yes, it will! The 5" Offset Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch item #GY43XR is specially designed to work with the Ford factory puck system. It will push the connection point for the gooseball and your cattle trailer back 5" towards your…

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Answer 11

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 12

The best gooseneck hitch ball kit for your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty with the factory gooseneck is the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 because its hitch ball is simple to put in or remove and B&W is known for making the most…

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