Is There a B&W Gooseneck/Companion Hitch to Fit a 1971 Ford F-250
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/19/2024
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Dont laugh! : Im curious: might an under-bed gooseneck hitch work well in a 1971 F250 - camper special? Im most interested in one that would work with the BandW Companion 5th Wheel as well. Thank you!
asked by: Eric
Expert Reply:
Hey Eric, thanks for reaching out!
Definitely not laughing - I've seen some pretty crazy questions over the years and this doesn't even scratch the surface of crazy.
The B&W gooseneck hitches are made with custom mounting brackets, and while there aren't any designed specifically for a 1971 Ford F-250, you might be able to use the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks # BWGNRK1500 if you're willing/able to have some things modified on your truck. This is designed for cab and chassis trucks but it has to be welded in so if you have a shop look at this part and your truck they might be able to figure out a way for you to still get a B&W gooseneck on your pickup!
This would then enable you to use the Companion # BWRVK3050 but this is a shorter hitch at 10-1/2" so you'd need to make sure you'd be able to clear your truck bed sides.
You'll want to also figure out the max gooseneck/5th wheel weight rating for your truck as well. Your truck will be rated a lot lower than both styles so you don't want to overload it.
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Flip-Over Ball
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Wheel Well Release
- Spring-Loaded Loop
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Jerred H.
12/22/2025
Hey Eric, I'm curious if you had a shop look at the B&W Turnoverball hitch to see if it could be modified for your F-250. Did it seem like a workable option for pairing with the Companion 5th wheel? Your experience could help others with older trucks figure out their setups too.