Can I Get B&W Fixed 5th Wheel Hitch And Gooseneck Combo For 2017 Ram 2500 Short Bed?

Updated 11/10/2026 | Published 10/28/2026

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B&W Companion Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ram - Dual Jaw - 20K

(5754)

$2498.00

B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs

(5753)

$1898.00

Question:

Can I get this combo without a sliding hitch? My new trailer wont hit the cab with a short bed, it has a long gooseneck - BandW Companion Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ram - Dual Jaw - 20K Part Number: BW33QR

asked by: Brian M

Expert Reply:

Hey Brian!

Yes you sure can. The B&W Companion Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ram - Dual Jaw - 20K # BW33QR you were looking at comes as a fixed hitch in this kit: B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Ram - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BW93QR.

This fits your 2017 Ram 2500, among other years, and fits as long as you don't have the OEM prep package. If you did, you'd only need a B&W 5th wheel hitch for the puck system instead of the gooseneck combo.

What do you plan to tow with this rig?

expert reply by: Andrew N

Brian M.

10/29/2026

Thank you. I am considering upgrading from my travel trailer with anti sway bars to a 5th wheel instead, a small one. A friend bought a Grand Design and I am looking at those and considering all the different mounting systems. These are new to me, I have towed all kinds of different trailers via pull hitches for decades. This was my 1st tandem axle trailer and I hear they are much easier to tow and hook up with a bed hitch - no super heavy tow bar hitch to install.

Andrew N.

10/29/2026

@BrianM Hey Brian, Fifth wheels are definitely worth considering! They generally tow more smoothly, and hooking up is easier without dealing with a heavy weight distribution hitch and sway bars. The B&W Companion is a great option since it's removable, so you can still have full use of your truck bed. Just be sure to check your Ram's payload capacity, especially for the fifth wheel's pin weight. There are also options to tow a fifth wheel with a gooseneck ball so that you never have a heavy 5th wheel hitch to remove out of the truck when not towing. Have you narrowed it down to any particular Grand Design models?

Brian

10/29/2026

@AndrewN - Grand Design Reflection 100 24 or 32, both only 1200 lb hitch weight. I've heard things about the PullRite ball mount but looks like they also need a bed mounted rails for stability. You hit the nail on the head - the weight distribution hitch and sway bars are 'getting heavier' as I get older. Even as an ex-athlete, @ age 68 the injuries and arthritis are catching up to me. Time to upgrade?

Andrew N.

10/29/2026

@Brian Hey Brian, those Reflection 100 Series fifth wheels are nice! And yes, the PullRite SuperLite # PUL53RR still requires fifth-wheel rails, but it's much lighter than a traditional fifth-wheel hitch. Since you mentioned wanting to avoid lifting heavy hitches, another option worth considering is a fifth-wheel-to-gooseneck adapter like the Convert-A-Ball # CAB-C5G or Andersen Ranch Hitch # AM3100. Both attach to the trailer's existing kingpin and connect directly to a standard 2-5/16" gooseneck ball in your truck bed, so you wouldn't need a heavy fifth-wheel hitch or bed rails. The adapter is installed on the trailer once and stays there, making hooking up much easier. The main thing is confirming that Grand Design approves the adapter for the trailer's frame warranty, that it's compatible with the trailer's pin box, and that you'll have enough turning clearance with your short bed. I know I threw a lot of options at you, but I wanted to make sure you knew what was available, especially since making things easier to handle is a priority!