How to Install Fifth Wheel Hitch in Bed of Truck with B&W Turnoverball Hitch Installed

Published 10/31/2018

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Curt X5 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs

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$749.95

B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

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$1599.00

Question:

I bought above order number to install in my Ram short bed 3/4 ton truck. This truck has BandW turnover ball already installed. Will this work out?

asked by: Thomas W

Helpful Expert Reply:

Fifth wheel rail kits like the Reese kit part # RP50054-58 do not fit with B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitches installed at the same time. They would interfere with each other. Your best option would be to use the B and W Companion Slider hitch # BWRVK3400 which is a slider hitch that fits directly to the Turnoverball gooseneck hitch you have without needing any type of rail.

If you already have a slider hitch though and do need a set of rails like what the Reese kit offers you could instead use the X5 adapter part # 16310 which fits the Turnoverball gooseneck you have and then gives you the same style of rails.

expert reply by: Jameson C