5th Wheel Hitch for Gooseneck Ball in 2005 Ram 2500 Short Bed

Updated 06/28/2025 | Published 06/23/2025

Products Featured in This Question

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

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$1599.00

Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection 2 Gooseneck version

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$1099.98

Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter w/8" Offset for Short-Bed Trucks

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Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall

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Question:

I have a 2005 ram 2500 pickup with the short bed i have a gooseneck hidden hitch with removeable ball i want a adapter i can tow a 5th wheel with something one man can handle thanks Mike

asked by: Mike N

Expert Reply:

Hi Mike; I noticed you were looking at a B&W 5th wheel hitch. Is your gooseneck hitch the B&W Turnoverball? The hole for the ball would be square if it is. If so, you can use the B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W. However, this is a heavy sucker so not exactly the most manageable for one person.

The Andersen Aluminum Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection 2 Gooseneck # 3220 will also work (works with any brand gooseneck hitch). This hitch is incredibly light with the base at 35 lbs so that sounds more like what you're looking for.

What kind of 5th wheel do you have?

expert reply by: Robin H

Andersen Aluminum Ultimate
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Mike N.

6/26/2025

Hello Robin H. Mine is square; however, it was made by Hidden Hitch before they got absorbed by Draw Tite Ill keep looking thanks for your answer I just don't want the whole frame cradle attachment. Thanks, Agin Mike

Robin H.

6/26/2025

@MikeN if you don't want anything in the bed like that you could use an adapter that bolts onto your king pin like the # CAB-C5GX1216. This has a 7-1/2" offset and will attach directly to the gooseneck ball. We also have the Ranch Hitch # AM3139 with an 8" offset.

Mike N.

6/26/2025

@RobinH Hey again ya the CAB-C%GX1216 looks like a good answer . One question do you have to drill the 5TH wheel to use it or does it lock around the puck?

Robin H.

6/28/2025

@MikeN since it is the offset version you will have to drill 1/2" holes to bolt on the hitch plate for installation. It cannot handle the force if you don't install it this way.