Gooseneck Hitch Ball Recommendation for 2025 Chevy Silverado with OEM Puck Kit

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Hi 2025 2500 Duramax looking for a gooseneck ball to work with the Anderson steel ultimate hitch

asked by: Victor C

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Expert Reply:

Hey Victor, your best option is the Reese gooseneck ball part # RP30137 which fits your OEM puck kit and is correct height to be used with your Andersen Ultimate adapter.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Victor C.

1/15/2026

Hi I’ve seen others say it doesn’t work with the Anderson ultimate hitch other posts and I think on your Q&A also.?

Jameson C.

1/15/2026

@VictorC You are right. I should have noted that. The issue is the B and W ball sits up higher which creates a problem for the Andersen Ultimate. So you would need to use a ball that has a lower profile like the Reese # RP30137 which does have the latch for it on top of the ball.

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