Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch to Fit B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch

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What capacity hitch would I need for a 5th wheel with a dry weight of 13,500lbs. I am looking for a slider that will mount to my BW gooseneck hitch.

asked by: Bill

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Expert Reply:

The only way to know how heavy a hitch you need is to find the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) which is its maximum weight when fully loaded. There's likely a tag on the trailer that states the GVWR, or it may say on the trailer's documentation. You may also be able to contact the trailer manufacturer with the VIN to find its specs from when it was built.

As a last resort you can load the trailer and weigh it. Of course this requires you to get it to a scale and you still wouldn't actually know the trailer's GVWR. This is more of a last resort solution.

If you give me the year, make, and model of the trailer I may be able to find some information on it for you.

Since you have the B&W Turnoverbal gooseneck hitch the best fifth wheel hitch to use is the B&W Companion slider, part # BWRVK3400. It fits right into the gooseneck hole.

The Companion has a max capacity of 20,000 pounds so if you find your trailer is more than that then you'll need a different hitch. A good option is the Curt A25 slider, part # C35DR, using the adapter # DM6140 so it fits into your gooseneck hitch.

expert reply by: Kate F

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi Nate! The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #BWRVK3400-5W and B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNRK1108 are definitely compatible with each other. Just be aware that the 5th wheel hitch rated to 20K and…

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Answer 4

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We have what you are looking for. I recommend the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs #BWRVK3400-5W and the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #BWGNRK1020-5W. If…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Based on the pictures you provided you most likely have the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000lbs #BWGNRK1111. You definitely lucked out having a B&W gooseneck hitch because you'll be…

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