Does B&W Offset Gooseneck Coupler Reduce Towing Capacity of 2018 Ram 2500
Published 04/19/2019
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Kyle, One last question will airbag suspension and or overload springs help out?
asked by: Jason H
Expert Reply:
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.
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B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset - 24,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Coupler
- Coupler with Inner Tube Only
- Round Tube
- 10 Inch Offset
- 24000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Gooseneck Ball
- Manual Latch
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Jason H.
4/19/2019
Kyle, One last question will airbag suspension and or overload springs help out?