Does 2016 Ram 2500 Short Bed Need Offset B&W Gooseneck Ball for 5th Wheel Towing
Question:
Ive got a 2016 Ram 2500 Diesel with the short bed. Im having a BandW turnover gooseball hitch installed. Im in the market for a new 5th wheel and am curious if Ill need an offset goose ball with my application? I intend to install the Reese GooseBox once Ive purchased the 5th wheel.
asked by: Brad L
Expert Reply:
The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1384 is a great option for your 2016 Ram 2500, and since you have the short bed on the truck I do recommend using the 4" Offset Ball # BWGNXA4085 to help promote better turning clearance while towing.
If you let me know what pin box number is on your 5th wheel trailer (like 1621 or 0719) I can let you know what replacement pin box will work for you.
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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
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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
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