Available Underbed Gooseneck Hitch with Custom Installation Kit for 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Short Bed

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Do you have a complete Hide a Goose gooseneck hitch with underbody installation kit with all bolts and hardware to install in a 2012 Dodge Laramie 1500 crew cab, bed measures 57inch from cab to end of bed, if so what are part #s and prices

asked by: Jerry W

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Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you, but there is not a custom installation kit available for the Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 9465 that is compatible with a 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab, so you will need to go another route.

The only available underbed gooseneck hitch with a custom installation kit for your 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1309. The B&W Turnoverball will allow you full bed access by simply turning over the ball and storing it in the gooseneck hitch when not in use, and this kit installs without any drilling required. B&W is known for the quality and durability of their products, evident by their lifetime warranty, so you're getting a high quality hitch that will last the life of your truck.

Since you've got the short bed truck, you're most likely going to need some type of extension when towing to help provide you with a little extra clearance from the cab of your truck when turning. You can use the B&W 4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Dodge Ram 1500 # BWGNXA4685 which will provide you with an additional 4" of clearance from the cab of the truck. If you find that you need more than that, the B&W Extend-A-Goose Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset # BWTEXA4200 connects to your trailer's gooseneck coupler and provides you with 10" of additional clearance.

If you don't already have a 7 way connector in the truck bed, I recommend adding the Curt # C56000 since it will give you the added convenience of not having to stretch a connector from your trailer to the rear of your vehicle.

I've linked some review and installation videos on these products to this answer for you to have a look at, as well.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

If you have the 6-1/2 foot bed with the Quad Cab or the 5-1/2 foot bed with the Crew Cab, I recommend the same hitch. It is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs #BWGNRK1309. This is a…

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Answer 2

The B&W Companion 5th wheel hitches that mount in their under-bed gooseneck installation kit are fixed-type hitch part #BWRVK3500 and slider-type hitch part #BWRVK3400. The bed length of your 2012 Ram will determine which hitch you need. The…

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Answer 3

The towing capacity (gooseneck/fifth wheel/bumper pull) of a 2018 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab will vary by axle ratio and drive type. If you have a 4x2 model then your towing capacity is 8,010 lbs if you have the 3.21 axle ratio or 10,190 lbs if you…

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Answer 4

The brackets that you have referenced, #RP58186, are only part of a 5th wheel hitch installation kit. If you have a gooseneck trailer, you are going to need a gooseneck trailer hitch, not a 5th wheel hitch. For a 5-1/2 foot bed the only option is…

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Answer 5

The reason for the difference between the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNRK1309 (which is designed to fit the 2017 Ram 1500) and the B&W #BWGNRK1384 (for the 2018 Ram 2500) simply has to do with the way they need to install to…

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Answer 6

I went out to our warehouse and measured the opening of the B&W Turnoverball and found that to be 2-1/2" therefore you could also use any of our standard hitch covers that work with 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers like part #C22277.

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Answer 7

We do have a goosneck trailer hitch that is a fit for your 2012 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4, with the best option by far being from B&W: - B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Custom Installation Kit #BWGNRK1309 The Turnoverball…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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 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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Answer 12

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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