Will Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch Fit B&W Gooseneck Hitch on 2017 Ram 2500 Short Bed

Published 06/20/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs

(440)

$885.00

B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs

(4454)

$599.00

B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

(5033)

$1599.00

Question:

Bummer, not enough clearance actually in the negative numbers.

asked by: Michael K

Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 is an excellent option for your B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1384 on your 2017 Ram 2500. The only thing you'll want to check is that you have enough turning clearance so your 5th wheel trailer doesn't make contact with your truck cab. If you're unsure how to determine this here is our formula:

(A + B) - C = Clearance

A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab (or gooseneck hitch ball)
B = Length of offset (3")
C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half)

You need at least 4" of clearance to be able to make a 90 degree turn.

expert reply by: Jon G

Michael S.

6/20/2022

Bummer, not enough clearance actually in the negative numbers.

Jon G.

6/20/2022

Since this is the case and you already have the B&W Gooseneck hitch installed I recommend picking up the B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W instead. This is a sliding 5th wheel hitch that has 12" of travel and uses a shank that fits directly to the receiver on your gooseneck hitch. The Companion is highly regarded as one of the best 5th wheel hitches out there. It's made in the USA and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty! Attached is a review video for you to check out.