Can Offset Ball Be Used With Offset Gooseneck Coupler

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Can you combine a 15inch offset gooseneck coupler on trailer with this 4inch OFFSET ball to get enough cab clearance for sharp turns. With just the offset trailer coupler there is not enough clearance to turn.

asked by: Garrett

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I spoke with my contact at B&W about the 4 inch offset ball part # BWGNXA4085.

They told me that they do not offer a 15 inch offset coupler so they could not recommend using the 2 together. They did say the Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler, part # BWTEXA4200 would work with the offset ball, but I am unable to guarantee your coupler would work with the # BWGNXA4085.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Hey Karl! Steps like the MORryde Quick Connect RV Steps #MR85HR fit based on entry height. What is your measurement? There isn't a minimum distance from the top of the threshold per se but, if you were already at 21-1/2" and you have to…

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Answer 2

The ball extension part #BWGNXA4085 actually gives more clearance than a gooseneck coupler extension. Reason being that with the ball extension you move the pivot point back but with the coupler extension the offset's additional clearance…

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Answer 3

If you were to use the 4 inch offset ball #BWGNXA4085 the pin weight on the ball will not be changed. What will change is where the weight is carried on the truck. Using the offset ball will put more weight 4 inches back from the center of the…

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Hey Fred! You will need to take some measurements to determine if you will have enough clearance with the B&W Gooseneck Pin Box #BW23RV. You can use the following formula: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the gooseneck ball center to the…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Hey Brad! We have a couple of great options for locking the Gen-Y Executive gooseneck pin box on your Brinkley RV! My first recommendation is the InfiniteRule SnapLatch Coupler Lock #IR48FR. This lock is specifically designed for Gen-Y's…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Hey Randy, welcome back! So the distance from the rear set of mounting bolt holes on the B and W Fifth Wheel Gooseneck adapter part #BW73RV is 25 inches like what you can see in the attached picture. What RV are you planning on installing this on?

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Answer 9

Hey Mark, the only real downside to an offset ball like the Gen-Y part #GY43XR is going to be that it costs more typically and it would take up more room when stored compared to a non-offset ball like the #C38CR. The handling and weight carrying…

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Answer 10

Hi Ray! The MORryde GooseTech 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box for 11.5K to 14K Trailers #MR74MV can definitely be used in a short bed 3/4 ton pickup, like your 2024 Ram 2500. Just be aware that not all trailers have a tapered nose and you may not get…

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