Gooseneck Hitch Recommended for 2016 Ram 2500
Question:
I need a gooseneck hitch for a 2016 ram 2500 but I don’t see a hitch assembly just the hitch ball.
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
Assuming your 2016 Ram 2500 doesn't have the OEM puck system in the bed, to install a gooseneck hitch you'd need the hitch head assembly such as the B&W Turnover Ball # BWGNRK1384 which would bolt up to the existing rail assembly under the bed of your truck. You'll need to cut a 3-1/2 inch diameter hole in the bed using a hole saw like what's included with # PT34VR.
If you'd like to install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed so you don't have to run the trailer connector up over the tailgate, you can install one using part # C56000.
The Curt # C60618 ball is intended for Ram trucks equipped with the factory tow/prep package with the pucks in the bed.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Light-Duty Hole Saw Set with Carry Case - Carbon Steel - 16 Pieces
- Hand Tools
- Cutting Tools
- Drill Bits
- Hole Saws
- Carbon Steel
- Performance Tool
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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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