Recommended 4" Offset Ball for a 2018 Ford F-250 w/ a B&W Gooseneck Hitch
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 09/05/2025
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Good Afternoon. I am currently running a 2018 Ford f250 long bed, with a bandw gooseneck assembly. I found the 2 and 5 sixteenths, balls. Did they make with the 4 inch offset? And was curious if yall had ever heard of anybody running them forward to gain wait on the front axle
asked by: Joshua T
Expert Reply:
Yes, they do Josh. Since your 2018 Ford F-250 has the B&W Turnoverball item # BWGNRK1116, you'll want the 4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches item # BWGNXA4085.
We've talked to B&W before about using the 4" offset ball item # BWGNXA4085 backwards and they've said not to do it. Their answer has been that the offset ball is only designed to be used as an extension to give you 4" of additional clearance and not the other way around. The holes in the center of the shank and it'll fit though.
What kind of trailer are you pulling?
To make towing with a gooseneck trailer easier, I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness item # C57010. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking up to your gooseneck trailer easier and more convenient.
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
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Jerred H.
9/29/2025
Hey Josh, did you have a chance to try out the 4-inch offset ball with your Ford F-250? I'm curious to know how it worked for you, as it could help others considering a similar setup.