Looking For Ideas On How To Increase Clearance When Towing My 5th Wheel.
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 09/01/2025
Question:
Dodge 2500 crew cab, Long box, B and W turn over goose neck hitch. Gen Y GY38FR Camper to close to pickups bed rail and to close to the front of camper. Need help. Thanks, Steve Tedmon
asked by: Steve T
Expert Reply:
Hey Steve,
It looks like you may need an offset gooseneck ball to give you more clearance in the rear, and give you some lift off of the bed. WE do have a 4" offset for that B and W gooseneck hitch # BWGNXA4685. That will move it back to give you clearance from the tailgate as well as sit higher off the bed to clear the side rails on the truck.
What kind of trailer are you towing?
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4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Dodge Ram 1500
- Trailer Hitch Ball
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- Offset Ball
- Powder-Coated Steel
- 20000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- B and W
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Nick S.
9/29/2025
Hey Steve, did the offset gooseneck ball help with the clearance issues between your camper and the truck bed? I'm curious to know if it worked for you, as it might help others facing the same problem.