B&W Gooseneck Hitch for a 1999 Chevy Flatbed Pickup

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99 8ft flat bed chevy. Will the bandw 1000 bolt on work ? Thats what I would like to have. Its a complete flat bed all the way. 1/4 inch steel plate.

asked by: Chad

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Expert Reply:

Hey Chad, thanks for reaching out!

The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1000 is for standard trucks. Since your 1999 Chevy is a flat bed you need the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks # BWGNRK1500 instead which installs via welding.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The B&W ball, part #BWGNXA2062, will sit higher off the truck bed by about 1-1/4 inches when compared to the Curt #C60618. If the B&W's height helps your trailer sit more level then it may improve your set up but that slight difference…

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Answer 2

The B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #BWRVK3050 is compatible with your current B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Hitch. You just need to use the center section from your current gooseneck hitch and…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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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

Installing ta Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Pin Box like the #325-GH-8045 would not void the warranty of your camper, and Gen-Y makes some of the most durable parts on the market. I really like this as an alternative to…

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Answer 9

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 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 factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is…

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Answer 12

The dimensions are below for the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNRK1500. Overall dimensions of the plate- 6” X 8” Bottom of the plate to the bottom of the socket Fin (brace) – 2-1/4" Bottom of the plate to the end of…

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