Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch For A 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty With B&W Gooseneck Hitch

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I don't see where the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # BWRVK3300 will drop in like the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # BWRVK3500.will drop into the gooseneck hitch. Please confirm that this will work for me along with the Reese Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - 25,000lbs # RP30138-26.

asked by: Lori D

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Based on the pictures you provided you most likely have the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000lbs # BWGNRK1111. You definitely lucked out having a B&W gooseneck hitch because you'll be able to just remove the ball and drop in a Companion hitch like the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # BWRVK3500. This hitch will simply drop into the gooseneck hitch like your ball does and lock in place using the lever located in the driver's side wheel well.

This hitch features 1" thick dual jaws provide 360-degree jaw-to-king-pin contact for less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws. It has a fully articulating head that eases hookup and helps to limit chucking by pivoting front-to-back and side-to-side. It has improved cab clearance with 4" of front-to-back adjustment depending on the placement of the pivot arms in the base as well as 3 height settings to fit your application.

If your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty has a bed shorter than 8' then I recommend the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # BWRVK3400-5W instead. This is the hitch as above but with the ability to slide up to 12" to give you more turning clearance and prevent the nose of the trailer from coming into contact with the cab of your truck.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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RP30138-26 Pucks
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B&W Gooseneck Hitch
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Lori D.

12/17/2021

The 5th wheel we are purchasing has a Reese Sidewinder Pinbox for short bed pickups. I forgot to tell you that. Will Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # BWRVK3500. still work for me?

Kevin C.

12/17/2021

Using a Sidewinder pin box does change things as they require 4-points of attachment whereas the turnoverball gooseneck hitch is only one point of attachment. I recommend removing the B&W # BWGNRK1111 you have installed in your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty and installing the Reese Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - 25,000lbs # RP30138-26. This is going to allow you to still tow a gooseneck trailer or utilize the pucks for a 5th wheel hitch all while still leaving your bed completely clear when not towing. You can still stick with B&W for the hitch but will just need the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # BWRVK3300 instead. This hitch will drop right into the pucks of the Reese hitch for easy peasy installation and removal. You'll also need the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for B&W Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP74FR to prevent the king pin of your Sidewinder from rotating in the jaws of the hitch. One other item you might need is the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 7' Long # C56070. If you don't already have a 7-way socket in the bed of your F-250 then you'll want to install this wiring harness to easily plug in your 5th wheel to send your braking and turn signals through to the trailer. This harness will simply plug into your existing 7-way wiring harness and then run up to your bedrails for mounting.

Lori D.

12/21/2021

I don't see where the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # BWRVK3300 will drop in like the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # BWRVK3500.will drop into the gooseneck hitch. Please confirm that this will work for me along with the Reese Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - 25,000lbs # RP30138-26.

Kevin C.

12/21/2021

The B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000lbs # BWRVK3300 is going to drop into the four pucks located on the Reese Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - 25,000lbs # RP30138-26 (pictured below). The gooseneck hitch ball hole and the pucks will show in your bed with the rest of the hitch frame being hidden under the bed. If you watch the attached video for the # BWRVK3300 you can see the hitch being installed in a F-350 with a puck system.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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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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