Placement of B&W Companion and Turnover Ball Hitch in Bed of 2019 Ram 3500

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Hi, Would you be able to tell me if the subject hitch mount will have jaws centered at axle centerline, please? Thsnk you!

asked by: Ed B

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Because your Ram has the built-in gooseneck crossmember under the bed, the # BWGNRK1320-5W Turnover Ball that will act at the mount for the # BWRVK3500-5W companion 5th wheel hitch will mount directly centered over the rear axle. The pivot arms for the Companion hitch will place the fifth wheel king pin one inch forward of the axle when installed in one of the three orientations shown in the provided diagram.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 2

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Answer 6

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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