Can You Tow Gooseneck Trailer with 2019 Ram 2500 Short Bed Using Extang E-Series Soft Tonneau Cover

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With it folded up as far as it goes can you hook up a gooseneck or will it need to be fully removed to allow that?

asked by: Mark S

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Expert Reply:

Yes, you could still couple a gooseneck trailer with the Extang E-Series Soft Tonneau Cover part # EX87UV folded up 2/3 of the way on a 2019 Ram 2500.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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 2

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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Answer 3

Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck! Typically when we hear that someone has the OEM tow prep package they mean the puck system. This is going to be five circular holes built into the bed of your Ram truck and is by far the best way to attach a 5th…

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Answer 4

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 5

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 6

Hey Kelvin, welcome back. To flat tow a 2026 Ford Maverick with your Demco Commander II Tow Bar item #DM9511012, I recommend the following parts: Baseplate Kit - Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit item #DM38CV Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to…

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Answer 7

Hello Joe, Thank you for reaching out! The Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jack - 11-5/16" to 27-1/16" Lift - 12 Tons #PM94FR does have the capacity you’d need, but since your fifth wheel’s frame sits about 25" off the ground,…

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Answer 8

We have lift kits for trailer that easily add 2 inches to the height of the trailer. For that you'd want the part #RR23QX and you'd be set. I attached a picture that shows how it installs to give you an idea. This would be the easiest…

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Answer 9

Hey Doug! The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs #F35FV are the right kit for your 2026 Ford F-350 FX4 dually. However, you will need to measure to be sure it fits. The distance from the top of your rear axle to the top of the jounce bump stop…

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Answer 10

When installing the pivot arms on your B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000lbs Item #BWRVK3600 you'll want to ensure that you have 6" of clearance between the bed rails and the nose of your…

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Answer 11

Hey Ken, welcome back! So this is a really great question but at the end of the day the Curt A25 part #C16046 and the B and W Companion part #BWRVK3600 that both fit the OEM pucks of your 2026 Ram 3500 are really nice hitches that you can't go…

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Answer 12

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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