Gooseneck and 5th Wheel Hitch for 2023 Silverado 5500 Flatbed
Updated 08/04/2026 | Published 07/29/2026
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I have a newer 5500 Chevy in need of a mounting plate and fifth wheel assembly that also incorporates a gooseneck ball. Thus assy will be welded to frame rails. Also on this 2023 chevy 5500 would like to put a tow bar on back for class 5
asked by: Craig G
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Hey Craig! For a 5th wheel and gooseneck setup I recommend the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks # BWGNRK1500. This will give you a gooseneck hitch and then it can be paired with the B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3050 for 5th wheel towing.
For a hitch I recommend the Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets # C99CR. This fits frames up to 44" wide and comes with 18" brackets you can cut down to best fit your application. This has a 2" receiver with a max gross trailer weight of 16,000 lbs and max tongue weight of 1,600 lbs. If you want a higher rating a 2-1/2" version is also available. # C87CR.
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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
- B and W
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Craig G.
8/4/2026
I'm interested I a "conversion kit" to pair w/ "companion" from B&W prob is they make exclusively for B&W and then the other prob is I want a 30k fifth and B&W doesn't offer one so reckon my welder will be busy!!