Replacing Hitch of 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 that Had B&W Turnoverball Installed

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Question:

My truck had a BandW Turnover Gooseneck installed but it was removed. Will the Curt 661 fit in the holes already cut in the bed?

asked by: Scott S

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The gooseneck ball hole won't be in the exact location going from the B and W setup to the Curt setup so your best option would be to install the same hitch that came out of the truck part # BWGNRK1313 which is widely considered to be the nicer hitch setup than the Curt and because it would minimize additional cutting of truck bed. There wouldn't be any other hitch option that's going to fit in exact same hole as what you have now aside from the B and W.

I attached an install video for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I can not speak for any manufacturers ratings either on your truck or on your OEM hitch. That being said you would need to talk to someone at the Chrysler/Dodge dealer to obtain the actual ratings on your hitch and truck. You should be able to find…

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Answer 2

The B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch part #BWGNRK1313 is the best option we have for your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 as it requires no drilling to install, is easy to use and very reliable, the ball flips over, and has a 30k capacity. It also easily…

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Answer 3

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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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

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 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 8

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 9

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 10

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 11

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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