Will Demco Above Bed Rails Install with B&W Gooseneck Hitch on a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500
Published 12/12/2018
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Installing a Demco 16k fifthwheel hitch with custom above rail kit on a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 can I leave the turn over ball gooseneck hitch on the truck
asked by: Michael R
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Since the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1308 uses the same mounting points for the brackets as any of the Demco above rail kits, like part # DM8552016-71, you would need to remove the B&W hitch to install the Demco rails. I do have an alternate solution for you though.
Instead of removing your B&W gooseneck hitch I recommend going with the B&W Companion because it mounts directly into the gooseneck receiver that you currently have on your 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. This allows you to retain the clean bed for when you aren't towing as well as the option to tow a gooseneck trailer in the future.
If you have an 8' bed on your 3500 then you need the stationary Companion # BWRVK3500-5W but if you have the 6-1/2' bed then you need the slider Companion # BWRVK3400-5W. I have attached some review videos for you to check out some other features about the Companion if you do choose to go this route.
Another thing you may be interested in is adding a 7-Way connector in the bed of your Dodge Ram. If you don't already have one then I recommend the Bargman # 50-97-410 as it makes connecting/disconnecting your gooseneck/5th wheel trailer wiring much easier.
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
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- Above the Bed
- Demco
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