Goose Neck hitch options on 2014/2015 trucks

[lebar]

Are the B&W hitches an option or is the Mopar the only option? Have always used a short bed with the set back ball from B& W. Will need to go to long bed if B& W is not an option. Pulling a horse trailer with goose neck hitch. Will the Reese 5" set back ball work on the Mopar hitch. Can the B & W turn over hitch still be installed on the 2014/2015?

 

[Stab]

Sorry, wrong option for subject

 

[Ram4Sam]

Are the B&W hitches an option or is the Mopar the only option? Have always used a short bed with the set back ball from B& W. Will need to go to long bed if B& W is not an option. Pulling a horse trailer with goose neck hitch. Will the Reese 5" set back ball work on the Mopar hitch. Can the B & W turn over hitch still be installed on the 2014/2015?

Yes, the B&W TOB is a simple bolt in job on the 14/15 trucks.

Sam

 

[TFucili]

I just bought a 2015 and had a B&W installed. They are the best IMHO, plus they are made in USA. One thing I did find out, though, is that on the coil spring trucks that have the snubber on the pinion housing, you can not store the ball upside down as it can make contact at full compression.

 

[RustyJC]

One thing I did find out, though, is that on the coil spring trucks that have the snubber on the pinion housing, you can not store the ball upside down as it can make contact at full compression.

Those of us with 2WD trucks have never been able to store the ball upside down - not enough clearance with the pinion housing. B&W supplies a plug to take the place of the gooseneck ball when it's removed. I've used this on both my 2002 and 2011 2WD 3500 duallies.

Rusty

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

I have the B&W in my short bed. See TDR Issue 83. I much prefer it to the Mopar setup. I'd go with the Mopar fifth wheel arrangement only if exceeding weight capacity (20K) of the B&W Companion fifth wheel hitch for their gooseneck. And, of course, my SRW 3500 isn't rated that high anyway; it can only tow up to 17k.