Does B&W Offset Gooseneck Coupler Reduce Towing Capacity of 2018 Ram 2500

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Kyle, One last question will airbag suspension and or overload springs help out?

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That's a smart question but the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler # BWTEXA4200 actually has a towing capacity of 24,000 lbs and vertical load limit of 6,000 lbs which is still quite a bit more than the 5th wheel towing capacity will be for a 3/4 ton truck like your 2018 Ram 2500.

Keep in mind the your towing capacity will be limited to the lowest-rated component of your towing set-up; for example, the maximum fifth wheel towing capacity of a 2018 Ram 2500HD is 17,980 lbs and that is only if the truck is a Regular Cab with a long bed, 2WD, 6.7L diesel and 3.42 axle ratio. There are other configurations of the truck that can lower the capacity to less than 11,000 lbs.

So even if your '18 Ram 2500 has the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1384 which has a 30,000 lb capacity, and you are using the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler # BWTEXA4200 with a 24,000 lb capacity you would be limited to the truck's capacity.

With that all said, you will only see a benefit getting the added 10 inch clearance that the Extend-A-Goose offers.

I've added a link to a video review of this coupler for you to check out.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Jason H.

4/19/2019

Kyle, One last question will airbag suspension and or overload springs help out?

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Kyle S.

4/19/2019

An air bag suspension enhancement will absolutely help out in terms of a more pleasant towing experience because they will improve your truck's overall handling and help reduce the sag in your 2018 Ram 2500 when towing. The air bag suspension I strongly recommend, the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2598. These will help to level out your truck with a load on it which means your front end is going to have more contact with the ground. What happens when you are towing is the weight is unevenly placed on the rear axle, which in turn slightly lifts the front end of your truck. When this happens your truck handles poorly and your tires wear out unevenly. The use of the Ride-Rite will remedy that and greatly reduce the strain on your Ram's rear suspension. I also strongly recommend a compressor because it allows you to adjust the air pressure in each bag from the comfort of your truck's cab, which you can do with the Air Command Compressor System w/ Light Duty Compressor - Wireless - Smartphone Enabled # F2610.

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Answer 1

If you were to use the 4 inch offset ball #BWGNXA4085 the pin weight on the ball will not be changed. What will change is where the weight is carried on the truck. Using the offset ball will put more weight 4 inches back from the center of the…

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Answer 2

Air Lift has one air bag kit that fits your 2003 Ford F-250 that was specifically designed to fit with B and W Gooseneck hitches like the part #BWGNRK1108 that fits your truck and it is part #AL88291. Based on your picture it looks like that's…

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Answer 3

It sounds like you are asking about the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs, #BWGNRK1104. The 45-1/8 inch measurement for the ball location is from the tailgate end edge of the bed, not…

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Answer 4

I can only confirm 7-Way trailer connector #118243 as a fit for up to 2001 Ford Super Duty trucks. For a 2002 what you can do is use harness #40167 which is designed as in-bed wiring for a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer but would work just as well to…

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Answer 5

Mounting the 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness, #50-97-410, in the bed of your 2006 Chevy 2500HD is up to the installer and user. If you like the connection point to be closer to the cab, installing between the wheel well and the front of…

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Answer 6

The correct airbag kit for a 2000 Ford F-350 with B&W Gooseneck Hitch is the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs part #AL88390. The center bolt for the upper air bag bracket will actually go though the side plate for the…

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Answer 7

Thank you very much for your question, I just need a few more details to make sure I can try to accurately answer your question. Do you have a 6 3/4bed or a 8 foot bed? Do you have a 2008 F-350 Super Duty? or a F-350 Cab and Chassis? Is it possible…

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Answer 8

Though there is not a separate lock available for the latch pin handle of the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNRK1108 that fits your 2002 Ford F-250, it would not be able to be removed by a teen or young kid. If you take a…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

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 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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