Is B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch a Fit for a 2012 Ram 2500 Diesel Mega Cab

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I have a 2012 ram 2500 6.7 diesel short bed mega cab and was wondering if the bwgnrk 1313 would fit correctly with no issues before I purchased it?

asked by: Keith

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I The B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1313 is not compatible with the Mega Cab version of your 2012 Ram 2500 but we do have some alternative options that are compatible.

The Curt EZr Double Lock Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # C60682 is a solid option if you're only looking to tow gooseneck trailers with your pickup. If you plan on alternating between 5th wheel and gooseneck or just towing 5th wheel then the Reese Elite Series Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # RP30158-52 is the better option for your application since it has a puck system.

To install a 5th wheel hitch in the Elite Series system you can use the Rail Adapter # RP30156 which makes it compatible with any 5th wheel hitch that fits to industry standard base rails like the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270.

We also have standard base rail options but they don't give you a clean bed when you remove the hitch like what you see with the Elite Series kit.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The Demco Recon Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Adapter part #DM8550045 will attach to the gooseneck ball in the bed of your 2014 Ram 2500 but where it might be an issue is if you'd have enough turning clearance so that the nose of your trailer…

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Answer 2

I spoke to Demco about the height settings on the Recon #DM8550045, and it will be from the bed of your truck to the absolute top of the head. With your measurement being 15-3/4", the middle 17-1/4" setting or top 18"…

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Answer 3

According to Andersen, they do not have immediate plans of making a lower profile version of their Ultimate 5th Wheel hitch. I can tell you that their number 1 competitor, the Demco Recon, #DM8550045, sits 1 inch lower. I personally prefer the…

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Answer 4

The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550045 referenced in your question, which will attach directly to the OEM hitch ball on your 2018 Ram 3500, features a footprint of 28 inches front to back and 30-1/2 inches side to side. There will be a…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 10

Yes you are - all 5th wheel hitches are going to require some type of rails in order to be used. So you'd need #DM8552016-71 for your 2006 Dodge Ram.

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Answer 11

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 12

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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