Gooseneck for 2018 Ram 2500 With Factory Prep Package

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RAM 5th wheel goose prep package. I have a 2018 RAM 2500 that came with the RAM 5th wheel/goose package. Will the Reese Elite Series Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch - 25,000 lbs fit?

asked by: Emory

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Since your 2018 Ram 2500 has the 5th wheel/gooseneck factory prep package, there isn't a gooseneck hitch that will work, you simply need a gooseneck ball that fits into the center hole of your Ram, which is one of the following:

- Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loops Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitch # C60618

- B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNXA2062

The B&W is the highest quality of the three kits and the one I recommend because its handle makes it the easiest to use and lock into the gooseneck hole, and because B&W is widely regarded as making the most highest quality
towing products in the industry.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The factory prep package on a 2018 Ram 3500 is pretty apparent so odds are you don't have this if you are unsure. If the indentations for the four outer pucks and center gooseneck hitch ball are present but there are no actual holes in the truck…

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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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Answer 3

Since you are limiting your trailer to 10000lbs, and the average tongue weight is 10-15% of the trailer weight, you are looking at 1000-1500lbs tongue weight. With that said it is a good idea to use a jack with a larger capacity as it will be able to…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you have Ram's 5th wheel/gooseneck factory prep tow package on your 2016 Ram 2500. If this is the case, then you can use the Replacement Puck Plug Covers #58199 for the safety chain tie-down holes. These come in pairs and are…

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Answer 5

The Curt #C60618, Reese #RP30140, and B&W #BWGNXA2062 hitch balls that fit the factory gooseneck hitch in your Ram are all great quality. There are a few differences though, mainly the way the ball is locked into place. The Curt has an integrated…

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Answer 6

Hey Lyle, we actually have a version of the Gen-Y offset gooseneck ball that was designed to fit the OEM gooseneck hitch of your 2017 Ford F-250 with the part #GY43XR. This provides up to 5 inches of additional offset to help with turning clearance.…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting #AKEBRK-35-SA that you referenced are an exact replacement for the AxleTek assemblies you have now that have Axletek-10-GG stamped on them. If you check out the attached picture you can see the…

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Answer 8

If you are looking for front puck tie-downs, the best bet is the Curt Safety Chain Loops for Factory Ram Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #C60617. I confirmed with Curt that these should work with your front pucks as well.

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