Best Gooseneck Hitch for a 2017 Ram 1500 5-1/2 Foot Bed

Question:

The correct gooseneck hitch for your 2017 Ram 1500 is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1309. The B&W Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1110 that you referenced will not fit your Ram. The B&W hitch is considered by most to be the best gooseneck hitch on the market. It has a turnover ball design that allows you to store the hitch ball upside down and it has a 30,000 lb towing capacity. It will also allow for a drop in 5th wheel hitch to be used such as the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3500 (5-1/2' & 8' beds) or part # BWRVK3400 (6' beds) if you decide to change trailers. There are also more cost effective solutions on the market for your truck (see link) but I would need to know your engine size, bed length, and suspension setup in order to make a recommendation.

asked by: Jason

Expert Reply:

The correct gooseneck hitch for your 2017 Ram 1500 is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1309. The B&W Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1110 that you referenced will not fit your Ram.

The B&W hitch is considered by most to be the best gooseneck hitch on the market. It has a turnover ball design that allows you to store the hitch ball upside down and it has a 30,000 lb towing capacity. It will also allow for a drop in 5th wheel hitch to be used such as the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3500 (5-1/2' & 8' beds) or part # BWRVK3400 (6' beds) if you decide to change trailers.

There are also more cost effective solutions on the market for your truck (see link) but I would need to know your engine size, bed length, and suspension setup in order to make a recommendation.

expert reply by: Conner L

Jason

8/1/2018

Conner L.

8/1/2018

Thank you for the additional information. Though there are other more cost effective options for a 2017 Ram 1500, they are designed for the models with the 6-1/2' and 8' beds. The only gooseneck hitch that is available for the 5-1/2' bed is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1309. I understand you will only be towing a few times a year but this hitch has great value considering how well it is made. The 5-1/2' bed you have on your Ram is not ideal for towing gooseneck and 5th wheel trailers. It is possible but limited selection and in this case, additional parts like part # BWGNXA4685 or part # BWTEXA4200 are to be expected.