Goose Neck Hitch for 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Short Bed That Sits Closest to Rear Axle
Question:
looking for a goose neck hitch for a dodge ram 3500 short bed 6 feet. want one that sets back the furthest in the bed or better to say set closet to the real axle. blue ox states their sets 1-4 in. while others are 4-6 in. so looking for the best hitch, I dont mind in wheel well release the blue ox has above bed release. I purchased a hitch from you quiet a few years ago. looking forward to doing business with you again.
asked by: Keith C
Expert Reply:
We offer quite a few goose neck hitches for your 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 short bed and all can be seen on the link provided. I reviewed the installation instructions for most of these items and the hitch ball location stays within a fairly tight range of 44-inches to 46-inches from the rear edge of the truck's bed. The B and W # BWGNRK1313 that you referenced has its ball 45-1/2-inches from the rear edge.
Among those with the smallest (44-inch) distance for ball placement are Reese # 8339-4435, Draw-Tite # 9464-35 and # 6300-4435. These three are also among the lowest cost of all options.
I have linked available installation videos for your reference along with the written instructions.
Products Referenced in This Question
Remov-A-Ball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Above the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- Draw-Tite
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Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit - Dodge Ram Trucks
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Above the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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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
more information >
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