Is this right for you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Tow a 5th-wheel camper when you're not hauling a gooseneck trailer - the B&W Companion works great with this to haul your 5W
Appreciate the square shank design that gives you a solid connection and prevents buildup by allowing water and debris to drain
Trust B&W's reputation for high-quality, American-made craftsmanship
No, if you:
Get tired of having to pull a handle in the wheel well and then hop into the truck bed to move the hitch ball
Aren't a fan of the grey and gold color scheme in your truck
Install this heavy-duty hitch on your vehicle so that you can securely tow your gooseneck trailer. Store the removable ball upside down in the hitch when you aren't towing to get complete bed access. Square ball base won't turn in hitch. 1-636-306-4830 to order B and W gooseneck hitch part number BWGNRK1314 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all B and W products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs. Gooseneck Hitch reviews from real customers.
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B and W Gooseneck Hitch
- BWGNRK1314
Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
B and W
Below the Bed
Wheel Well Release
30000 lbs GTW
Manual Ball Removal
2-5/16 Hitch Ball
7500 lbs TW
Install this heavy-duty hitch on your vehicle so that you can securely tow your gooseneck trailer. Store the removable ball upside down in the hitch when you aren't towing to get complete bed access. Square ball base won't turn in hitch.
Features:
Heavy-duty underbed hitch lets you tow your gooseneck trailer
Complete truck bed access when you're not towing
Remove ball from hitch, flip it upside down, and drop it back into hitch for storage
5/8" Thick, spring-loaded, steel locking pin on end of handle goes all the way through ball to secure it in place
Square ball base prevents ball from turning in hitch during hookup
"Corners only" fit of stowed ball prevents grime buildup inside of hitch
Specially designed accessories (sold separately) make it easy to customize the hitch to fit your needs
Tow a 5th-wheel trailer with the B&W Companion hitch adapter
Add a ladder rack that leaves your truck bed side rails free
Spring-loaded safety-chain hookups are built in
Simple installation with included custom mounting kit
No welding required
Truck bed does not have to be removed
3-1/2" Diameter hole must be cut into bed
Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant
Made in the USA
Specs:
Gross towing weight: 30,000 lbs
Vertical load limit: 7,500 lbs
Ball size: 2-5/16"
Limited lifetime warranty
With the B&W Turnoverball underbed gooseneck trailer hitch you get the best of both worlds. When you go to tow, the Turnoverball creates a sturdy, dependable connection with your gooseneck trailer. And when you're done towing, you can stow the ball upside down in the hitch to get full bed access and a clean appearance.
Easy-to-Remove, Simple-to-Store Hitch Ball
The durable steel hitch ball included with the Turnoverball system secures in the hitch with a sturdy, 5/8" thick steel pin that is incorporated into the end of the operating handle. To lock the ball in place, drop it into the hitch hole in the bed of your truck. Then rotate the handle in your driver's-side wheel well counterclockwise until the latch engages. When the latch is engaged, the spring-loaded pin on the end of the handle will be inserted all the way through the base of the hitch ball, forming a strong, solid connection and ensuring absolute security when you're towing.
When you're done towing, remove the hitch ball by simply pulling the handle out as far as it will go and then rotating it clockwise until it unlatches. Remove the ball, flip it upside down, and drop it back into the ball hole of the hitch. Then reengage the latch to secure the stowed ball in place.
Unlike typical gooseneck balls - which have round bases - the Turnoverball hitch ball is designed with a square base. This makes latching the ball in the hitch easier because the base won't rotate inside of the hitch like a round base might, so lining the pin up is a snap. The base of the ball also fits tightly within the ball hole during storage. Because only the corners of the base contact the sides of the socket, any dirt or grime that gets into the hitch will fall through the socket, thus helping to prevent any buildup that could cause the ball to seize up in the hitch.
Simple, Custom Installation
This hitch is custom designed for your vehicle. The included mounting brackets bolt to existing holes in your truck's frame. While some modification is required - you will need to cut a 3-1/2" diameter hole in your bed for the hitch ball and drill holes for the built-in safety chain loops - there is no need to weld onto or to drill into your frame.
Once you have the hitch brackets and body installed, set up the operating handle. This handle is designed to be accessed from the rear driver's-side wheel well. On the end of the handle is the heavy-duty steel pin that secures the hitch ball.
B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch Accessories
B&W makes it easy to tow just about anything. With the many adapters and accessories available, the Turnoverball can be made to work with almost any gooseneck trailer. Hitch balls are available that have a built-in rise, an offset, and even a different connection type. Add on the Companion fifth-wheel hitch - which attaches directly to the Turnoverball with no other parts required - and you can tow your fifth-wheel trailer. Even a truck bed utility rack is available so that you can easily haul ladders and lumber with the load placed on the hitch (and therefore your truck's frame) instead of your bed rails.
GNRK1314 B and W Turn Over Ball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2550 Customer Reviews)
Install this heavy-duty hitch on your vehicle so that you can securely tow your gooseneck trailer. Store the removable ball upside down in the hitch when you aren't towing to get complete bed access. Square ball base won't turn in hitch.
by: Ben12/22/2021
This definitely is not a plug and play mechanism. There is interference with the lever to unlock the ball and it hitting one of the bolts. I had to shave the bolt down to make it even slide by, in addition to this I had to cut about 1/4” off the mechanism lever for it to open all the way and not hit the bracket on the truck.
So in summary I had to make two cuts into the product to make it even function properly.
Poor quality control.1229211
I will have our customer service team reach out to you.
-- Jenny N - 12/27/2021
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by: Matthew04/05/2022
Love the 5th wheel hitch. Works great, easy install, and an added bonus with this hitch is it sits forward a couple images more than the factory hitch so it has better weight transfer onto the truck. Thanks again1282098
by: Tom12/03/2020
It was easy to install and works great, glad I got it.918692
I removed the factory “puck system” ball to install this one. Install was easy once I had the OEM hitch removed. I use weekly with ball and B&W Companion fifth wheel. I’ve never had any problems with it.1168618
by: Derek 07/16/2022
2017 Ram 3500
Super fast shipping…installation was a breeze. Will definitely buy products again!! Thank you1330661
by: David Schreck04/14/2017
2017 Ram 3500
I love this setup. It didn't take me long to install it. Everything went super smooth. If your needing a hitch get this!!!367655
Love the new hitch. Easy to install on my new truck so I can continue to pull my trailers and 5th wheel with my companion hitch as well. Etrailer is my go to for towing needs.785096
Comments
Still works like a champ no issues at all.
Sean A - 05/02/2021
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by: Lee10/02/2016
2011 Honda Pilot
The E-trailer videos and instuctions are great! I would suggest going ahead and removing the spare tire heat shield to make life easier with the torque wrench and when drilling the safety chain holes. The other item I am glad I caught before installing my hitch is the size of the hole they want you to use. B&W suggest a 3-1/2" hole and provide a plastic spacer to kinda hide the gap, I didn't like the idea of how this was going to look. I still installed the plastic spacer to support the bed around the hole, but I used a 3-1/4" hole saw and very lightly filed the edges for a much better fit. (Just make sure you hit your pilot hole location.) Test fit the hitch from the top side when checking the hole size. When installing, tighten the bolts to where the hitch just starts to make contact with the frame and then go top side and check hitch/hole alignment. Tap the hitch around with a mallet if you need to line it up with the hole. (Once the hitch was tight it didn't protrude through the bed anyways, so the hole could have been small and still worked). After removing the exhaust hanger, I used a ratchet strap to pull the tail pipe towards the spring to allow access to drill the passenger side safety hook holes. Another tip, I used a piece of rope tied to the ball retaining pin and fed it up through the hole in the bed. My 11 year old son was able to hold it in place this way while I started the bolts. I am happy with the end results and it looks great! The one thing I feel could be better is how far the ball retaining pin protrudes into the second side of the hitch housing, on mine I only have about 1/4" into the second side. I would feel better with 3/8"-1/2" engagement.302603
Comments
Working out great. Many a mile with trailer in tow.
Lee W - 10/03/2017
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by: Rock 04/23/2021
Easy install using factory holes. Works perfectly. About 1 hour install.1019687
Comments
Perfect. No issues. Helps to spray WD40 on moving parts monthly.
Rock - 04/24/2022
137436
by: Zack P02/01/2020
Using this product in conjunction with an Anderson fifth wheel hitch. Works great! Haven't had any issues. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a solid Goose neck hitch.746548
Comments
B&W gooseneck hitch is working out great. No issues.
Zack P - 02/06/2021
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by: Daniel 06/15/2021
I just finished installing my turnover ball hitch and companion hitch adapter. I am impressed with the quality and simplicity of this design. It's obvious that this setup was built in the USA!!!1066021
by: Nevada06/12/2021
2014 Ram 3500
The installation was easy to do in my drive way and the customer service was great getting my hitch ordered and shipped for me. I would recommend etrailer to anybody wanting to buy a hitch.1063568
by: Jim11/21/2016
2016 Volvo Cross Country
We've traveled cross country, twice, and over 10,000 miles towing and this has been the best hitch we've had yet. The roads aren't smooth and the 16,000 lb of our fifth wheel has ridden smooth and without chucking/bumping. We have the steel version and very glad we decided to purchase this hitch instead of the typical saddle type 5th wheel hitch we've used before. The captured photo attached is from our rear dash cam while transporting. 320629
by: Happy Customer02/14/2015
2014 Dodge Ram Pickup
etrailer not only have a great procedure for online trading or online store, but also a great website....people on similar business can appreciate that as per other this feature can be transparent for them...it takes a great effort of team work to accomplish what this level of a,b,c,d online process to be done the way of etrailer has done.
The products are simply well described, well packed, fast shipping. Whether is in stock or direct ship from manufacture, they make it look like is nothing..to me another great team effort and well though software architecture. As often we find instructions from manufacture to be some confusing, etrailer back it up which bunch of literature and videos to easy the process. Device recommendations:
I strongly recommend that anyone purchasing this item to purchase also the harness kit, installation is plug and play and it looks part of another factory install.
Cons: The part where every instruction or videos said "remove the clamp of the exhaust pipe to move exhaust pipe over" I found that is extremely difficult to accomplish that procedure on a 2014 3500 Ram with a Diesel Engine which it has the extra exhaust regeneration device or so call DPF...where fuel exhaust particles are burn, etc. that makes my vehicle exhaust to be solid almost one foot before reaching my rear end axle, meaning location where I need to be working installing my under bed gooseneck hitch. I did not removed any exhaust clamps and I simply got me a short 22 mm and tight my bolts with a wrench and a hammer.
NOTE: ABS harness bracket it looks like is going to be rubbing against the hitch and it is extremely close, but it does not once bolts are tight you will have about 1/2 clearance (will not rub).
Last comments, everything fits and everything goes where is says instructions, do not remove your bed of cut your truck in half..jejejejej
Good luck, hope I help someone God Bless 174729
by: Jim F.03/28/2015
2014 Dodge Ram Pickup
The B&W Turnover ball hitch kit for my 2014 Ram 3500 was very well engineered to fit precisely in my truck's frame and appeared to be well constructed in all respects. It was definitely no cake walk in the installation department and not recommended to be taken on by a non professional unless you are confident in your mechanical skills. I did it alone. The directions recommend the job be done by two. Good advise. The directions described a couple of things as "optional", like removing the spare tire and heat shield and removing exhaust donuts. Definitely NOT optional! But all in all it went well, turned out excellent. Great American made product, and has my seal of approval.181293
by: Brad P01/02/2020
Dodge Ram Pickup
B and W makes the best products. I am willing to pay a little extra to buy B and W over other manufactures as the quality and build is outstanding. I bought this item as well as their 5th will puck hitch. Couldn't be happier, works exactly like its supposed to. One note is on my previous Ram I had the factory gooseneck and the ball would spin in the hitch, wearing it out. On the truck I have now, I specifically bought it without the factory hitch so I could put B and W's hitch in which is MUCH better!!735200
by: Tim B02/06/2015
2014 Ram 3500
This is the first product in a very long time that actually exceeded my expectations. First of all it is Made in the USA. Second, it was clearly made by people who not only know what they're doing but take great pride in their work as well. The fit and finish were perfect. I watched B & W's install video on YouTube and was again pleasantly surprised that it was relevant to the exact product I bought. Installation was very straight forward and, again, there were no surprises as between the video and the included instructions B & W had all their bases covered. Even though I didn't have extra help nor B & W's installation tool I was able to innovate with some 5/8" threaded rod and a couple nuts I had laying around. Everything fit together so perfect I was able to complete the installation in around 2 hours with a not-fully-recovered ruptured disc in my back. I have had this in my truck for several months now and I still think it's absolutely fantastic. It is hell for stout and simple to operate. Thank you so much B & W!
Lets also not forget etrailer. It almost goes without saying that their service and shipping are prompt and courteous.172726
by: Taylor S.07/23/2017
2015 Ram 3500
We've been running this B&W hitch for 18 months now and love it. The install is much easier on the 2013+ Rams compared to previous generations that needed the added cross-members. Just be prepared to spend a bit of time drilling through the factory cross-member for the safety chain anchors. 409490
by: Jim S08/30/2020
Dodge Ram Pickup
I replaced the RAM stock gooseneck hutch with this B&W as the stock hitch started to move around when towing and I liked the more positive way the pin holds the ball in on the B&W.871512
by: John06/01/2018
Ordered the same time as I ordered the B&W Companion 5th Wheel:
Ordered from E-Trailers.com and the prices was the best experience.
George called to let me know that my order was possessing at be would be sent. Didn't expect the at call..
The order arrived and it was all perfect. Installed without any problems. This was the best purchase online I have ever made.. thanks George J.515857
by: Adam05/07/2018
2017 Ram 3500
B & W know what they are doing, great hitch! Installs even easier than they lead you to believe and the finished product is top notch.505059
Comments
Still does exactly what it is supposed to do.
Adam - 05/07/2019
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by: Ruben11/11/2018
2018 Ram 3500
Very satisfied with this product. Getting ready to put it to work. Also purchased the gooseneck wiring harness, only issue was that The mounting part was damage. This does not interfere with it’s function so overall happy with these items.581938
by: Danville11/30/2014
This hitch went on just like it says. Did not have to remove spare tire or the heat shield....but you will have to pry the exhaust out of the hangar but that is no problem at all. If you have access to a lift that will help a great deal. I put truck on lift and with a friend helping we had it on in about 1 1/2 hours.....Great hitch.162757
Yes, for your 2016 RAM 3500 the B and W Gooseneck Hitch part # BWGNRK1314 that you referenced is a confirmed fit and would work well. I attached an install video for this hitch as well on a 2016 Ram like yours.
B and W makes very high quality hitches so this would be a great option for you that we would recommend highly. view full answer...
The B and W hitch for your 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 actually does not use rails like most of the B and W hitches. Because of that there is nothing from your old hitch that would transfer over.
So you would need the # BWGNRK1314 which comes with everything needed to install a B and W hitch in the bed of your 2014 Dodge Ram.
I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well. view full answer...
Since your 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 with an 8 foot bed does not have the factory underbed hitch prep package you will want the B and W Gooseneck Hitch part # BWGNRK1314. This hitch has a gross towing weight of 30,000 lbs and vertical load limit of 7,500 lbs. You can store the removable ball upside down in the hitch when you aren't towing to get complete bed access.
I have included an install video at right. view full answer...
Your 2015 Cyclone 3800 travel trailer is designed for short bed trucks, so there should not be any issues.
You can still measure if you would like. In order to determine your cab clearance, measure under the truck bed the rear most edge of the C-channel frame cross member to the end of the bed. See page 2 number 1 of instructions link, length A figure A1. Next, inside the bed, measure the length of the bed from the rear edge to the front. View instruction link, length B figure A1. Subtract... view full answer...
Yes, the B and W Gooseneck hitch part # BWGNRK1314 that you referenced is a fit for your 2017 Ram 3500.
I attached an install video for you to check out as well. view full answer...
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 bed then you don't have the factory prep package. The factory prep package has the indentations but there are covers over each of the holes which you remove to install the hitch ball/safely chain loops or fifth wheel hitch. In other words, if you... view full answer...
The B and W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch part # BWGNRK1314 that you referenced fits the dually and single rear wheel models of your 2018 Ram 3500. view full answer...
To install the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1314 in your 2018 Ram 3500 you will need to drill a 3-1/2" diameter hole for the gooseneck ball to stick up through.
Included is an installation video on a 2018 Ram 3500, and a link to the instructions that go over the exact measurements needed to locate the correct location for the hole. view full answer...
I have attached the video that you are referring to as well as a video of the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1314 being installed on a 2017 Ram 3500.
You will be able to install this hitch even with the self-leveling airbags. view full answer...
To replace your factory gooseneck hitch with a B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch you would need to remove the factory system underneath, but it is possible. For the correct fit you will want to use the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs # BWGNRK1314. You can see from the attached video the factory system has brackets that will be used. view full answer...
There is no adapter to change the tube of your Curt gooseneck hitch to fit the square tube design of a B&W fifth wheel hitch. You would need to remove the Curt and install the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1314. view full answer...
I have a solution for you, but the B&W Turnoverball # BWGNRK1314 is not a confirmed fit on the 2018 Ram 2500. Instead, you will want to use the # BWGNRK1384, which is confirmed to fit the 2018 Ram 2500 both 8 foot and 6-1/2 foot bed sizes.
I've linked an installation video of this system for you to check out as well. view full answer...
You are correct that there is not a replacement pin available for the Turnoverball hitches. The difference between the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1314 and some of the other B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitches # BWGNRK1111 is that the frame allows for the middle portion to be replaced in those. I checked with B&W and because of the design of the # BWGNRK1314 they do not offer a center section of this Turnoverball hitch, so you would need to replace the entire unit for your 2013-2018... view full answer...
The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1314 is the correct fit for a Ram 3500 from 2013-2018. If you have a model after 2018, like a 2022 Ram 3500 you would need the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1320. view full answer...
For your 2015 Ram 3500 without the factory prep package you can use B&W hitch # BWGNRK1314. This is a popular option for the 2015 Rams and it is made in the USA. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
To add an in-bed 7-Way trailer connector to make hooking up easier I recommend # 20110. view full answer...
I've confirmed with Draw-Tite that their Hi-Rise Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Hitch Adapter, part # 9480 is indeed compatible with the # BWGNRK1314 B & W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Hitch. Keep in mind that you'll be limited to the 18K capacity of the Hi-Rise Adapter. view full answer...
They are the exact same hitch. We use different part numbers to put them in two different fitguides. The 5W at the end of part # BWGNRK1314-5W stands for fifth wheel. Since this gooseneck hitch can be used as a gooseneck hitch or as a base for a Companion hitch like the part # BWRVK3500 it can show up in either fitguide. view full answer...
The correct B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1314 that you are looking at fits a 2013 - 2018 Ram 3500 so for your 2022 Ram 2500 you need part # BWGNRK1320 instead as there was a fit change for the 2019 model year. This fits both the long and short bed models and installs to the frame of your truck without having to drill into anything.
The only other thing I recommend picking up is an in-bed 7-Way like the Draw-Tite # 20110 which makes... view full answer...
I reached out to my contact at B&W regarding the issue you're having with the safety pin on your Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1314 with the Companion Slider # BWRVK3400 mounted. He said it sounds like the draw-down bolt on the slider base might just not be loosened up all the way.
In order to remove the safety pin on the Turnoverball, the draw-down bolt on the Companion first needs to be loosened or the pin will not disengage. I have attached an image that points out the draw-down... view full answer...
If your 2017 Ram 3500 has the OEM prep package which allows for a fifth wheel to mount in the factory holes then you are also going to have the hole for the goose neck which wouldn't require the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs Item # BWGNRK1314. You would just need the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Item # BWGNXA2062.
If you truck has an after market under bed kit for the fifth wheel hitch... view full answer...
Yes the 4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches part # BWGNXA4085 is an exact fit for the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1314. It will also give you that extra inch you're looking for. view full answer...
Actually the correct B and W gooseneck hitch for your 2018 Ram 3500 is the part # BWGNRK1314 and not the # BWGNRC912 that you mentioned. view full answer...
There are many Heavy Duty/Super Duty 1 ton trucks that can tow 20,000 lb 5th wheel campers cross country. I recommend getting a long bed truck and getting the factory prep package so you will have a clean bed for other uses when not towing. If you do this, you will need to get a 5th wheel hitch compatible with the puck system in the truck you choose or at least get the rail adapter if you already have a hitch compatible with the trailer weight. If you let me know what vehicle you choose,... view full answer...
The best fifth wheel hitches are the B&W Companion hitches. They are considered by nearly all RVers to be the best because of how well made they (here in the USA), how easy they are to use, how reliable they are, how tight they hold the king pin which translates into the smoothest ride quality, and how clean they leave the truck bed when removed. So for your 2018 Ram 3500 long bed without the factory rail kit you'd want the Companion part # BWRVK3500 which has a 20k capacity.
Then to install... view full answer...
Notes: Slight scratches on gooseneck ,otherwise fine like new.
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