Comparing B&W Turnover Ball For Companion 5TH Wheel Hitch Versus Factory Prep/Puck System
Question:
Is there any disadvantage going with with this setup and a companion hitch vs the factory pucks and a companion hitch? Adding the factory pucks is about half the price vs this option. I see that the hitch is heavier vs the companion puck hitch. The only other thing is four points of latching vs the one on this b and w? I would only be towing fifth wheel, no gooseneck Thanks
asked by: Eric G
Expert Reply:
With the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1320 you will use the B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3400 on your 2022 Ram 2500 with the 6-1/2' bed. The benefit of this hitch is it can be used on any truck that uses the B&W Turnover ball. Do note that this single point connection cannot be used with a pivoting pin box like the Reese Sidewinder # RP34FR. In the event you do tow a gooseneck in the future a 4" Offset Ball # BWGNXA4085 can be used to gain you additional turning clearance with the trailer.
If you go with the factory puck system you will need the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3670. This hitch will only fit the current Ram puck mounts so you will not be able to use it with anything but a Ram truck with the factory puck system.
The Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # 41157 will allow you to add a 7-way in your bed so you do not risk damaging your 7-way when stretching the connector to the bumper.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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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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B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Upgraded Pin Box
- Provides Turning Clearance
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Rotating Turret
- Fabex 663
- Fabex 665
- Lippert 0719
- Lippert 1621
- Lippert 1621HD
- M and M 663
- M and M 665
- Lippert Rhino
- Reese
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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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