Tallest Gooseneck Hitch Ball for 2018 Ram 2500 With Factory Prep Package
Question:
2018 ram 2500 with gooseneck prep. I need to know what options I have for ball height please. I now have the standard Curt C60618 and I need go higher. What are the options for getting a tall ball and how much taller are they? I am towing a 5th wheel with a GN adapter and currently only have 5 inches of bed clearance. I have been told 6 is minimum and I would like to shoot for 7.
asked by: Randy S
Expert Reply:
The tallest gooseneck ball for your 2018 Ram 2500 with the factory prep package is the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNXA2062; you can see the difference in height between this and the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loops Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitch # C60618.
You will need more than 5 inches and if the height of the B&W does not allow you to tow with the proper clearance, or tow level, I strongly recommend switching to a 5th wheel hitch, which will be very easy for you to do with the puck system.
Switching to a proper 5th wheel hitch to tow a 5th wheel trailer is the best option for security and clearance when compared to a gooseneck adapter and the best hitch available is the B&W Companion, which will fit directly in your truck's puck system. You would need the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3670 if your Ram was a short bed or the B&W Companion # BWRVK3600 if your Ram was a long bed.
I added links to video reviews of the gooseneck balls and Companion hitches for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6500 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 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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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loops Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitch - 30K
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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