Hopkins Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring - HM42137 Review Video

I measured the ends of the base to the center of the post on the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3500-5W and drew up a little diagram showing the dimensions. From the back side of the base to the center of the post is approximately…

It sounds to me like you have one of the older Demco rails which have been discontinued. You'll have to replace the rails to be able to have a hitch fit on them. I recommend the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3200 with the B&W…

I was able to find an image which shows the Pack'Em Rack #PK-6-OP1 mounted on an outside of a utility trailer in a similar fashion to how you are wanting yours mounted. You can see they mounted the uprights to supports they have to for the…

No, for a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 with overload springs you'll need the B&W Semi-Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Dodge Ram #BWRVR3202-00 instead. This will come with different brackets to work around your overload springs. These rails…

I did some research on your 2006 Dodge 2500 with a Cummins diesel and the towing capacity is 12,859 lbs so your trailer that has a max loaded weight of 10,995 lbs would be within the capacity of the truck and you'd be totally safe. The Demco…

The only 5th wheel hitch that we have that is compatible with your 1989 Ford F250 Super Cab 3/4 T 4x4 8 ft. bed with lift springs and uses below bed rails is the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3500-5W. If you mean Overload springs…

The bracket kit part #BWGNRM1313 that you referenced actually requires the center section #BWGNRC900 and not the #BWGNRC800. Because there aren't any sections of your hitch that will fit your 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 your best option is going to be to…

The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, #BWRVK3255 is compatible with all industry-standard, above-bed rails (ISR). While there are exceptions, most all base rails manufactured in recent years are made to what is now referred to as Industry…

Your ST235/80R16 spare tire when fully inflated does indeed have an overall diameter of about 31-inches so your measurement is right on. For reference the linked article includes a chart that shows the overall diameters of various trailer tire sizes.…

Hey Bill, the fifth wheel rail solution I would go with that fits both your 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 and your Reese hitch is the B and W kit part #BWRVK2600. This is a made in the US rail kit that is very high quality and easy to install while also priced…

The problem with using 7-way wiring for a headache rack is that there isn't a dedicated stoplight circuit so if the rack has a third brake light you won't find the correct circuit at this harness. The turn signals, running lights, and reverse…

I spoke to my contacts at our gooseneck manufacturers and they have all said that when their hitch balls or release mechanisms get frozen in the hitches like the part #BWGNRK1313 the best solution is to let it soak for a long time with penetrating…