Offset Gooseneck Ball for OEM Gooseneck Hitch on 2018 Ram 3500
Question:
Looking for an 5 offset gooseneck hitch for a 2018 Ram with a in-bed gooseneck. Thank you
asked by: Jason E
Helpful Expert Reply:
If your Ram has the in-bed OEM goosneck hitch, there isn't an offset ball like # BWGNXA4085 available. The OEM hitch uses a ball with a round shank. If an offset ball were used, you could have two pivot points between the truck and the trailer, the point where the ball meets the coupler and the point where the ball meets the hitch. This would lead to an unsafe situation.
I'd recommend going with an offset coupler like the # BWTEXA4200 from B&W which provides 10 inches of offset. The coupler fits standard 4 inch inside diameter round coupler tubes. I've linked to a demonstration video featuring the coupler I mentioned.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset - 24,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Coupler
- Coupler with Inner Tube Only
- Round Tube
- 6000 lbs TW
- 24000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Gooseneck Ball
- Manual Latch
- B and W
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4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Turnover Ball
- 4 Inch Offset
- Powder-Coated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 20000 lbs GTW
- B and W
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