Is Removal Of The Bed Necessary To Install B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck on 02 Ram 2500 or 09 Ram 3500

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I apologize if this was asked before - I could not find the info. I am ordering a BandW gooseneck hitch for a 2002 Ram 2500 extended cab short bed, and one for a 2009 Ram 3500 SRW Mega cab short bed. I am wondering if it requires the bed to be removed on either or both these trucks to install these gooseneck hitches. thank you in advance

asked by: Mario D

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Installation of both the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1394 for your 2002 Ram 2500 and # BWGNRK1308 for your 2009 Ram 3500 Mega Cab short bed will not require the bed to be lifted or disconnected in any way. The instructions for both do mention a lifting device is recommended but this is only for holding the center hitch section under the bed while you bolt it up to the cross rails.

I recommend getting a Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # HM42137 for each of your trucks so you will be able to connect the 7-way in the bed side versus running it over the tail gate and down to the bumper.

We also have a 4" Offset Ball # BWGNXA4085 which will give you a bit more turning clearance depending on the size of your trailers you will be hauling.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

There should be about 1/16th of an inch of play at the ball with a gooseneck hitch that fits your 1995 Ford Super Duty like the Curt Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch #C60723. Excessive play is not a frequent or recurring…

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Answer 2

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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Installation of both the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNRK1394 for your 2002 Ram 2500 and #BWGNRK1308 for your 2009 Ram 3500 Mega Cab short bed will not require the bed to be lifted or disconnected in any way. The…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

Gen-Y's calculation for pin weight is a safe guess, but isn't the most accurate so the only way you'll get the correct capacity Gen-Y 5th Wheel Pin Box is to fully load the trailer and go to a commercial scale to measure the pin weight.…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR is primarily designed for long bed trucks. It's no different than a standard fifth wheel pin box in regards to the size. If you were using a fixed hitch and standard pin box before with…

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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

The best way to prevent any clearance issues with your 2022 KZ Durango Gold G356RLQ and your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 6-1/2' bed and factory puck system is by using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM79GV. This hitch slides back and…

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Answer 11

The airbags that I recommend for your 2018 Ford F-250 are the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part #AL57399. These airbags will not interfere with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part #BWGNRK1116 as you can see…

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Answer 12

It is certainly possible for the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #GY58GR to work on your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty short bed, but there are likely going to be clearance issues as these are meant for long bed trucks. That…

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