Big Blue

[Mikepgsp]

Ya, the biggest deal about installing A BW goose hitch is drilling that monster hole in the bed. 0.25" off and and the cussing commences.

Jay if you watch the video on www.etrailer.com itis pretty dummy proof because they have a jig that comes with the hitch. I have installed Hiniker snowplow that were more difficult.

 

[AnOldBiker]

Good looking truck.

Might I suggest if keeping it stock, at least a oil by pass filter and a coolant by pass filter.
I learned a very long time ago these are beneficial for the engine.
Just something to consider looking into.

 

[Ram4Sam]

Ya, the biggest deal about installing A BW goose hitch is drilling that monster hole in the bed. 0.25" off and and the cussing commences.

You can't do that with the jig they give you.......the hole you drill is actually larger than the gooseneck, there is a plastic beauty ring (from the bottom) that fills the gap around the gooseneck.

Sam

 

[JSoloman]

Nice color, I must say! Nice choice all the way around. You won't regret the move to the Cummins. Enjoy!

 

[kthaxton]

Everything worked flawlessly but, on the evic it showed "4X4 lock". Does that mean the rear end locks in four wheel drive?

Thanks

It just means you are in 4WD, meaning... the front and rear are locked together in 4wd. You do not have a locking differential.

 

[watersupply189]

Very nice looking truck and such a great looking color!

 

[Mikepgsp]

You can't do that with the jig they give you.......the hole you drill is actually larger than the gooseneck, there is a plastic beauty ring (from the bottom) that fills the gap around the gooseneck.

Sam

I understood that. The jig just gets you centered so you drill in the correct location.

 

[Mikepgsp]

It just means you are in 4WD, meaning... the front and rear are locked together in 4wd. You do not have a locking differential.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Good choice on the BW. We put a deposit on a 2016 at Dave Smith yesterday and it doesn't have the 5th/goose package. After I saw the cast China parts in the Mopar kit, I'm opting for the BW goose hitch myself. I had BW in my former 04.5 also.

Personally even with the China Cast parts I would have DS include the 5th wheel puck prep in your price and then get the B&W RVK3600. Can't beat the rock solid connection.

 

[Ram4Sam]

Good choice on the BW. We put a deposit on a 2016 at Dave Smith yesterday and it doesn't have the 5th/goose package. After I saw the cast China parts in the Mopar kit, I'm opting for the BW goose hitch myself. I had BW in my former 04.5 also.

This way you only have one big hole in the bed.......instead of FIVE.....:-laf It almost takes longer to read the instructions than it does to bolt in the goose neck hitch in.

Good to see you found a truck....hopefully a little less drama this time??

Sam

 

[Missouri Mule]

"4x4 Lock" probably just meant that you were in 4 wheel drive.

 

[Newsa]

This way you only have one big hole in the bed.......instead of FIVE.....:-laf It almost takes longer to read the instructions than it does to bolt in the goose neck hitch in.

Good to see you found a truck....hopefully a little less drama this time??

Sam

I went with the unagoose so i would only need to drill one hole.

 

[Cummins12V98]

When adding the factory pucks you only add the 4 connection points. Either way using the B&W hitch is DaChit!