Is this right for you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Tow a 5th-wheel camper when you're not hauling a gooseneck trailer - the B&W Companion works great with this to haul your 5W
Appreciate the square shank design that gives you a solid connection and prevents buildup by allowing water and debris to drain
Trust B&W's reputation for high-quality, American-made craftsmanship
No, if you:
Get tired of having to pull a handle in the wheel well and then hop into the truck bed to move the hitch ball
Aren't a fan of the grey and gold color scheme in your truck
Install this heavy-duty hitch on your vehicle so that you can securely tow your gooseneck trailer. Hitch ball can be removed and stored when you aren't towing to get complete bed access. Square ball base won't turn in hitch. 1-800-940-8924 to order B and W gooseneck hitch part number BWGNRK1309 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all B and W products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs. Gooseneck Hitch reviews from real customers.
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B and W Gooseneck Hitch
- BWGNRK1309
B and W
Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
Manual Ball Removal
Below the Bed
In Bed Release
30000 lbs GTW
2-5/16 Hitch Ball
7500 lbs TW
Install this heavy-duty hitch on your vehicle so that you can securely tow your gooseneck trailer. Hitch ball can be removed and stored when you aren't towing to get complete bed access. Square ball base won't turn in hitch.
Features:
Heavy-duty underbed hitch lets you tow your gooseneck trailer
Complete truck bed access when you're not towing
Remove ball from hitch, flip it upside down, and drop it back into hitch for storage
5/8" Thick, spring-loaded, steel locking pin on end of handle goes all the way through ball to secure it in place
In-bed latching mechanism is used to secure and release ball
Square ball base prevents ball from turning in hitch during hookup
"Corners only" fit of stowed ball prevents grime buildup inside of hitch
Spring-loaded safety-chain hookups are built in
Simple installation with included custom mounting kit
No welding required
Truck bed does not have to be removed
4" Diameter hole must be cut into bed
Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant
Made in the USA
Specs:
Gross towing weight: 30,000 lbs
Vertical load limit: 7,500 lbs
Ball size: 2-5/16"
Limited lifetime warranty
With the B&W Turnoverball underbed gooseneck trailer hitch you get the best of both worlds. When you go to tow, the Turnoverball creates a sturdy, dependable connection with your gooseneck trailer. And when you're done towing, you can stow the ball upside down in the hitch to get full bed access and a clean appearance.
Easy-to-Remove, Simple-to-Store Hitch Ball
The durable steel hitch ball included with the Turnoverball system secures in the hitch with a sturdy, 5/8" thick steel pin that is incorporated into the hitch. To lock the ball in place, drop it into the hitch hole in the bed of your truck. Then rotate the handle in your truck bed until the latch engages. When the latch is engaged, the spring-loaded pin will be inserted all the way through the base of the hitch ball, forming a strong, solid connection and ensuring absolute security when you're towing.
When you're done towing, remove the hitch ball by using the in-bed handle to disengage the latch. Remove the ball, flip it upside down, and drop it back into the ball hole of the hitch. Then reengage the latch to secure the stowed ball in place.
Unlike typical gooseneck balls - which have round bases - the Turnoverball hitch ball is designed with a square base. This makes latching the ball in the hitch easier because the base won't rotate inside of the hitch like a round base might, so lining the pin up is a snap. The base of the ball also fits tightly within the ball hole during storage. Because only the corners of the base contact the sides of the socket, any dirt or grime that gets into the hitch will fall through the socket, thus helping to prevent any buildup that could cause the ball to seize up in the hitch.
Simple, Custom Installation
This hitch is custom designed for your vehicle. The included mounting brackets bolt to existing holes in your truck's frame. While some modification is required - you will need to cut a 4" diameter hole in your bed for the hitch ball and drill holes for the built-in safety chain loops - there is no need to weld onto or to drill into your frame.
B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch Accessories
B&W makes it easy to tow just about anything. With the many adapters and accessories available, the Turnoverball can be made to work with almost any gooseneck trailer. Hitch balls are available that have a built-in rise, an offset, and even a different connection type. Add on the Companion fifth-wheel hitch - which attaches directly to the Turnoverball with no other parts required - and you can tow your fifth-wheel trailer. Even a truck bed utility rack is available so that you can easily haul ladders and lumber with the load placed on the hitch (and therefore your truck's frame) instead of your bed rails.
GNRC909 B and W Turn Over Ball Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch - 30,000 lbs
GNRM1309 B and W Turn Over Ball Gooseneck Custom Installation Kit
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2654 Customer Reviews)
Install this heavy-duty hitch on your vehicle so that you can securely tow your gooseneck trailer. Hitch ball can be removed and stored when you aren't towing to get complete bed access. Square ball base won't turn in hitch.
by: Clay08/20/2022
Fits like a factory installed option. Works great. I installed the gooseneck on my 2018 Ram 1500 crew cab 4x4 and installed airbag overload bags. I pull a Tri axle 16 ft dump trailer1367618
still waiting to get it installed because part of the kit was missing when it arrived. working with an agent to resolve the problem, but here I sit with a $XXX hitch that can't be installed. Not very happy.1451336
by: David03/07/2021
2017 Ram 1500
The fit of the assembly is good however some of fasteners were missing; 2-1/2” x 2 1/4” bolts, 2-1/2” flat washers (45 minute trip to hardware store). Snap ring not installed on bottom of the locking mechanism (very hard to install it after the assembly is in the truck and another trip to the hardware store for snap ring pliers)977362
Well built and design with no holes to drill in frame is why I made the purchase. Very happy with the hitch. Fast shipping and good communication. Also your installation video was extremely helpful. Thanks1313627
by: Kenneth 12/20/2022
Always great products 1487371
by: Michael08/17/2021
I would have to say after towing for a year. This is the best option.1125155
Comments
After a year of use I’m totally satisfied.
Michael - 08/29/2022
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by: Beau F.12/10/2013
2011 Dodge Ram Pickup
B&W hitch and pollack harness installed by self in a 2011 ram 1500 through etrailer.com109791
Although I haven’t had the gooseneck hitch or the extender installed on my truck yet, I just want to respond to the customer service I received. I spoke with two different ladies over two days and they help me figure out which hitch I needed for my truck and were extremely helpful. I was told I would receive the hitch in about a week but it showed up two days later. I’m very happy with the company and would definitely use them again1243130
by: John01/22/2017
Dodge Ram Pickup
The B&W turnover ball hitch is worth every penny! It's built solid and fits perfectly! The instructions are detailed and easy to follow! I've been using it in my Ram 1500 to haul a 3 horse slant load trailer and couldn't be happier! I absolutely love the relocation of the ball release to the inside of the bed!
I have a crew cab, so I'm going to purchase a B&W extension so that I can have full clearance in tight turns and would suggest ordering that with your hitch. 334473
Comments
A year later, I am still completely satisfied! I havent had a single issue out of the hitch. Its still worth every penny.
John - 01/25/2018
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by: Mark 07/23/2021
went together without any major issues. The only issue is that the bottom nut on the rear most bracket on the drivers side is tight up against the exhaust pipe. Will have to have a muffler shop figure out a way to get some clearance before the nut wears a hole tin the pipe.1102265
by: John C05/21/2021
2018 Dodge Ram Pickup
I have used this hitch on about 20 trips with our 5th wheel and it is an awesome, simple clean, strong, solution to towing a 5th wheel. Our truck is a 2018 Ram 1500 Short (5’7” long box with the Ram boxes on each side) . Worked perfect.
Would buy it again. That says it all.1043380
by: Pete04/05/2015
2010 Honda Pilot
Talk about putting 10 pounds of crap in a 5 pound bag! Engineering for this goose neck hitch is excellent. Everything fits perfectly and the instructions are very good. One word of advice, where the instructions direct you to remove the plug fasteners holding the wiring harness on the rear cross member, remove them. If you cut them off it leaves a small piece of plastic protruding which causes the mounting holes in the hitch to misalign.
The hitch can be installed by one person but after installing mine I highly recommend two. The instructions suggest a motor lift, overhead lift or similar to lift and hold the center section of the hitch in place. I would say that it is essential. The first thing that you will do is drill the 4 inch hole in the bed, when all parts are in place you will need to pull the center section up into the hole that you drilled and then tighten the other parts to the center section.
You will need a couple of things that most people don't have laying around, two hole saws, a 4" and a 3/4". You should also consider picking up a 24" long 7/16" bit. You will need this for drilling the pilot holes for the safety chain attachments from underneath the truck bed.
An excellent product with instructions written for the first time installer in mind.183311
by: Tyler06/05/2020
Installed in my 2016 Ram 1500 with 5'7" box EcoDiesel, with Ram Boxes and factory air ride suspension .
First off, I love working with etrailer, the support staff and the Q&A posted to each item is extremely helpful, and if it wasn't for the installation video it would have taken me much longer to install this hitch. Not to mention the quick delivery, and the ability to track the order.
I am a pretty competent mechanic, being a farmer we change all our own fluids and take care of most repairs on the farm ourselves, equipment and vehicles. With that being said, I would find it nearly impossible (not saying it can't be done) to be able to install this in 3 hours. if I were to do it again I would plan for 5 hours. Again, if it wasn't for the video, it would have taken much longer.
While installing I did have to pull out more of the electrical and air line clips than I thought I had to, in order to not have anything pinched. I also was able to maneuver the air line in between the front rail and the rear rail of the hitch. After hitch was installed I did place a zip tie around the air line to keep it fairly secure.
The instillation was very difficult, to get the bolts started (I did, run bolts through the threads prior to putting together under the truck) and tightened. I would say the toughest part was getting the torque wrench on every thing, as it is very tight under there, especially on the driver side. On that side the brake lines and the fuel tank always seemed to be in the way.
One issue I did have, is cutting the 3/4" hole in the bed. the instructions state that the 3/4" hole is 4-3/4" from the center of the 4" hole. I guess I assumed that measurement was center to center. When I placed the center section under the truck and raised it up to the bed, I found that I was about 3/4" off from the mark So I drilled a second 3/4" hole. Disappointed, that there is an extra hole in the bed, I'll have to do some research on how to fill the extra hole in.
I have 5 hours into the installation, all I have remaining is putting the wheel well liners back in and re mounting the spare tire.
The hitch fits very tightly in between the frame and the bed, it will fit, trust me!
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by: Odin09/22/2020
I liked the fact that the lever to release the the ball so you can turn it over is in the bed instead inside the wheel well like the other products were. The instructions were right on the money as well never liked when the instructions direct you to measure and drill blindly, however these measurements were right on the money. I wanted a tight fit so there was no slop... selected a hole saw that was just over the o.d. of the hitch... it fit perfectly. Kudos to the engineers for getting the measurements right.884740
by: Mark D03/19/2017
2011 Ram 1500
First and foremost, the B&W is the Rolls Royce of Gooseneck hitches. It installs well, and is stout! No need for any performance or quality worries. Install was done in an afternoon, if you have a lift it would cut your time in half. Rolling around underneath the truck is hard on even a 46 year old, that's not B&W's fault! Very nice product! Thank you!355657
by: Dusty M.02/19/2020
I’ve been using this model for a year now. Pulling 40’ flatbed or 3 horse slant with living quarters regularly. Besides normal wear on the ball unit, rest of the hitch is rust free. Would definitely recommend it for ease of installation and it’s continued performance since the first day using it. 756462
by: Henry H08/29/2021
2015 Ram 1500
From order to receiving and from receiving to installing, everything went well. I got the kit and install with no problem.1138110
Just installed in about 3.5 hours. Was kinda difficult just crawling around on the ground. Everything pieced together just fine, however, the driver side of the unit was kinda hard to put together, might've been my bigger gas tank. Thanks to the installation video it made it loads easier to understand. My 2013 Ram 1500 already hauled my 16' goose neck stock trailer around for the fun.581001
by: Ray 06/24/2020
Is a solid product and goes in as seen in video only issues were the U bolts were 1in to wide to fit plate I had to put in a vise and bend them to there with to get them threw the brackets. But it is a nice unit820935
by: Arnie10/29/2016
2009 Dodge Ram Pickup
Fair price, shipped promptly, easy to install with some basic tools, and torque wrench. Easy to use on our 2009 Dodge Ram 1500.311835
by: Robert E.03/22/2017
Great product!! Simple installation, perfect fit. Functions better than I anticipated and it is holding up to weekly use, very well.357187
Comments
Great hitch assembly, works very well.
Robert E - 03/26/2018
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by: John01/08/2020
In my application the OE turnover ball is of no value, 5.5" bed. Maybe an option to replace standard ball with 4" offset ball and save $40.00. 736588
by: Tim W06/22/2020
For a half ton truck this is an great hitch. After a year of using it is has worked as it should and have no issuses with the hitch itself. 819627
by: Matt05/13/2019
Great quality product. Great installation videos. 641653
I have a gooseneck hitch that has been confirmed to fit your 2014 Ram 1500 with a 6 foot bed and air suspension, part # BWGNRK1309.
If vehicle is equiped with factory air suspension, be sure not to pinch the 2 lines on the passenger side. Use zip ties to hold lines away from gooseneck components. view full answer...
For your 2015 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed the B and W Gooseneck Hitch part # BWGNRK1309 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit and would work well for you.
If you have access to a decent amount of tools and have decent mechanical skills this should install pretty easily. But you should note that an overhead lifting device like a hoist is highly recommended in the instructions that I attached a link to.
Since your truck bed is so short you would also want to use the offset... view full answer...
Since you plan on towing a trailer with a hitch in the bed of your truck you will want the longest truck bed you can manage so that you will have enough clearance to make sharp turns.
That being said the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs # BWGNRK1309 is confirmed to fit 5.5', 6.5', and 8' beds with or without air suspension kits.
I've attached an installation video for you as below that will walk you through installing this on your... view full answer...
The best gooseneck hitch we offer for your 2017 Ram 1500 is the B and W part # BWGNRK1309. This is custom fit for your truck and is widely considered to be the best hitch around! view full answer...
The towing capacity (gooseneck/fifth wheel/bumper pull) of a 2018 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab will vary by axle ratio and drive type. If you have a 4x2 model then your towing capacity is 8,010 lbs if you have the 3.21 axle ratio or 10,190 lbs if you have the 3.92 axle ratio. If you have a 4x4 model then your towing capacity is 7,760 lbs if you have the 3.21 axle ratio or 9,810 lbs if you have the 3.92 axle ratio. The axle ratio should be listed on a sticker in the glove box or on the window... view full answer...
The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000lbs # BWGNRK1309 will fit any bed length with or with an air suspension kit for a 2014 Ram 1500. view full answer...
The B and W gooseneck hitch part # BWGNRK1309 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Ram 1500 5-1/2 foot bed and was designed to fit with the factory dual exhaust setup that your truck has as well. view full answer...
There is only one gooseneck hitch that will fit a 2016 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed, the B&W Turnoverball # BWGNRK1309. This is a heavy duty hitch with a 30,000 lb towing limit, 7,500 lb vertical load limit, uses a 2-5/16 hitch ball and uses an in-bed latching mechanism to secure and release ball. I've added a link to a video review of this hitch for you to take a look at. view full answer...
For your 2018 Ram 1500 we have the B and W Turnoverball hitch part # BWGNRK1309 as a confirmed fit. This fits all styles of your truck too:
5-1/2 Foot Bed with Air Suspension
5-1/2 Foot Bed without Air Suspension
6-1/2 Foot Bed with Air Suspension
6-1/2 Foot Bed without Air Suspension
8 Foot Bed with Air Suspension
8 Foot Bed without Air Suspension view full answer...
From the truck bed to the top of the ball measures 4-1/16 inches.
I attached a picture that shows how tall above your truck bed the ball of the B and W Turnoverball hitch # BWGNRK1309. view full answer...
As long as your 2017 Ram 1500 5-1/2 foot bed does not have air suspension the gooseneck hitch part # BWGNRK1309 that you referenced is a confirmed fit. view full answer...
The B and Gooseneck Hitch part # BWGNRK1309 is a fit for your 2014 Ram 1500 6-1/2 foot bed. When determining if it will fit with air bags you would have to check with the air bag manufacturer or get me the info on it. They are usually who determine if their kits work with in-bed hitches and not the other way around. view full answer...
The B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch part # BWGNRK1309 fits all versions of the 2017 Ram 1500 including models with and without air suspension so it for sure is correct fit for your Rebel model that has the air suspension. view full answer...
Yes, the B and W Turnoverball Gooseneck hitch part # BWGNRK1309 is compatible with the Mumby fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter you mentioned. view full answer...
We have a B and W gooseneck hitch that is a fit for your 2016 Ram 2500. The part # BWGNRK1384 is listed as a fit for your truck and would give you the exact same type of hitch setup as the part number you referenced. view full answer...
For your 2018 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed there is only one gooseneck hitch option that is confirmed as a fit and it's the B and W Turnoverball Gooseneck hitch part # BWGNRK1309. The great news though is this is basically the nicest gooseneck hitch on the market so even if there were other options this would be still what I'd recommend. The Turnoverball hitches are very well made right here in the USA, the ball flipping mechanism/release is very easy to use, and the hitches are very... view full answer...
Since the Buyers Products # 3373014981 is a universal fit product, there are no instructions specific to your 2014 Ram 1500. If your 2014 Ram 1500 does not have a structural steel bed, it will need to be bolted to the frame of the truck-which may require drilling. You may be able to use existing holes in the truck's frame, but it's more likely that you will need to drill your own holes for installation. If you've got a flat bed with a structural steel bed you can weld this plate directly... view full answer...
The reason for the difference between the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1309 (which is designed to fit the 2017 Ram 1500) and the B&W # BWGNRK1384 (for the 2018 Ram 2500) simply has to do with the way they need to install to the frame rails on each model. The two trucks are different enough that the same latch system on the 1500 model cannot be utilized on the later model 2500.
I definitely understand valuing the convenience of this type of latch so if this is important... view full answer...
If you are trying to tow a gooseneck trailer I have a solution for you, but at this time there are no fifth wheel rail systems available for the 5-1/2 foot bed ecodiesel model 2014 Ram 1500s.
For a gooseneck hitch confirmed to fit your truck you would want the B and W Gooseneck Hitch part # BWGNRK1309. view full answer...
For your 2014 Ram 1500 with a 5 foot 7 inch bed and air suspension the correct gooseneck hitch will be the B&W Hitch part # BWGNRK1309. view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at B&W and she said their # BWGNRK1309 Turnover Ball gooseneck hitch is compatible with your 2015 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 short bed with air suspension though you'll need to re-route one of the air lines as discussed in part 5 on the instructions.
If you find you need additional clearance between the trailer and the rear bumper of the truck, or between the front of the trailer and the rear of the truck cab, B&W offers a gooseneck ball wit a 4 inch offset, part # BWGNXA4685... view full answer...
Certain gooseneck hitches we offer for the various versions of the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel do have fit exclusions but these relate to inadequate available space with either the Rambox feature or the diesel engine option.
You can use the link provided to select the vehicle style you have; click on the bed length and suspension combination you have to see compatible gooseneck hitch kits.
For example, if your diesel has a 6-foot bed and air suspension you could still use the B&W gooseneck... view full answer...
The B and W Turnover Ball hitch part # BWGNRK1309 is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Ram 1500 with an EcoDiesel engine.
Since your truck has a such a short bed you are going to want to use the offset adapter part # BWGNXA4685 as well. Hopefully the nose of your trailer is very narrow as well since you won't have a whole lot of room for clearance. view full answer...
For your 2016 Ram 1500 (with 5-1/2 foot bed, EcoDiesel engine, Rambox, and factory air suspension), I recommend the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs # BWGNRK1309. This is an excellent gooseneck hitch that is leading the industry, and is the only currently confirmed fit for your truck with the factory air suspension. This will give you a clean bed when not in use and stored.
For this short a bed, you may want to look at the 4" Offset... view full answer...
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