Gooseneck Hitch Fit For 2020 Ram 1500 Short Bed

Question:

I am looking for a folding ball 5th wheel 2 5/16 ball hitch for a 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ 55 truck bed, what do you have? I need hitch and all underbed mounting hardware. Thank you Hubie

asked by: Hubie

Expert Reply:

Hi Hubie,

I checked with all of our manufacturers, and just one makes a gooseneck hitch that fits your 2020 Ram 1500 short bed, which is the B&W hitch:

- B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1319

This is the hitch and mounting hardware, and while it is not a folding ball it does store upside down when you aren't towing so you have a clear truck bed. This is also the single best gooseneck hitch you can get, in large part due to the square base of the ball (which is 2-5/16" like you were wanting).

What that square base does is prevent the ball from rotating, which stabilizes the connection to the gooseneck coupler and also minimizes noise. The base also makes it easier to line up the pin when securing the ball, removing any gap between the ball and the socket. This means less dirt and grime building up in the base so the ball won't seize like with round gooseneck balls.

The only other thing you will need for your '20 Ram 1500 is a gooseneck wiring harness, part # C56070.

expert reply by: Kyle S