Confirming Fit for Curt Gooseneck Ball Hole Cover

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I have a 2018 GMC 2500 with a factory installed underbed mount. The previous owner lost the cover for the ball. Will this one work?

asked by: Howard C

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I contacted Curt to confirm fit and they instead recommended Replacement Rubber Cover for Curt Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # C66165 because the model # C66145 is for Ram OEM trucks. Attached is a review video for additional information.

expert reply by: Patrick R

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Answer 1

We have the exact cover you need to keep the dirt out of the gooseneck hole in your Chevy Silverado with the OEM puck system; the one that fits is from Reese, and is the following part number: - Rubber Hole Cover for Reese Elite Series Under-Bed…

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Answer 2

The B&W Patriot doesn't have an option to fit OEM puck systems, as its base is only for above-bed 5th wheel rails. It also won't work with puck adapters because the base of the Patriot (when it slides) will interfere with its adapters. So…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for the gooseneck hitch cover, but the two outer holes would only be available through Nissan. You can use the Curt #C66165 for the gooseneck hitch cover on your 2016 Nissan Titan XD, which will give your gooseneck hitch protection…

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Answer 4

The Replacement Rubber Cover for Curt Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitches #C66165 is 2-5/8" in diameter and will fit in gooseneck holes that take standard 2-5/16" diameter shanks.

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Answer 5

B&W offers a replacement slider unit for the Patriot 5th wheel hitch, part #BWRVB3270. You'd simply remove the hitch head from the current stationary model and install it on the slider. This being said, the problem comes in when you try to…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 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 Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 11

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 12

So for your set up, a 2021 Ram 2500 short bed with the RamBoxes, you will need to use a Sidewinder in order to have the clearance to tow a 5th wheel. The Goose Box doesn't move the pivot point and an offset ball just won't be enough for…

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