Is this right For you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Prefer the chrome and black look to match with your truck
Like the flush, integrated handle on the hitch ball for a sleek look and snug fit
No, if you:
Have safety chain hooks on your trailer with narrow openings - the loops are fairly wide at the top so you may have to get a couple shackles
Like keeping your stuff nice and prefer having a hard case to protect the hitch ball and safety chain loops
Would rather buy American
Ball fits your Ram factory-installed under-bed gooseneck trailer hitch and features an easy-to-use lever and ball-bearing locking system. Includes 2 safety-chain loops, rubber ball cover and storage bag. 1-800-940-8924 to order Reese gooseneck hitch part number RP30140 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Reese products. Guaranteed Lowest Price and Fastest Shipping for Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit for Ram Under-Bed Gooseneck Hitch. Gooseneck Hitch reviews from real customers.
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Reese Gooseneck Hitch
Reese
Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
Below the Bed
In Bed Release
30000 lbs GTW
Manual Ball Removal
2-5/16 Hitch Ball
Ball fits your Ram factory-installed under-bed gooseneck trailer hitch and features an easy-to-use lever and ball-bearing locking system. Includes 2 safety-chain loops, rubber ball cover and storage bag.
Features:
Hitch ball is designed for use with factory-installed gooseneck hitches on Ram trucks
Pop-In ball fits securely in hitch and is easy to insert and remove
Lift and turn integrated lever to unlock and remove ball
Locks with built-in ball-bearing system
2 Safety-chain hookups included
Attach directly to receivers built into underbed rails for simple mounting and removal
Storage bag keeps ball in good condition when not in use
Rubber cover keeps ball hole free from dirt and debris when ball is removed
Specs:
Gross towing weight: 30,000 lbs
Capacity is limited to that of your hitch
Ball size: 2-5/16"
Limited lifetime warranty
30888 Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit for Dodge Ram
Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit for Ram Under-Bed Gooseneck Hitch - RP30140
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (373 Customer Reviews)
Ball fits your Ram factory-installed under-bed gooseneck trailer hitch and features an easy-to-use lever and ball-bearing locking system. Includes 2 safety-chain loops, rubber ball cover and storage bag.
by: Chris B09/18/2016
2016 Dodge Ram Pickup
I recently purchased a 2016 Ram 3500 with 5th wheel tow package already present on truck. I wanted an additional goose neck product and looked at various suppliers online and found etrailer products offered for sale. After to speaking with Heather who answered all my questions as well as reviewed feedback from customers I chose to go with the Reese gooseneck kit. I received the product within the shipping date provided to me and I went out to install it. It took me all of 3 mins to install with no issues. I did my best to remove, shake and couldn't get them to budge. It took me a total of 5 mins to remove the parts and storing them back under the rear seat. The parts fit perfect, look great as well as we're the cheapest price I could find. Their online video is all the install instructions you need! I will definitely use etrailer in the future. Thanks Heather!296158
Product took less than a minute to install on my 2015 Ram 3500. Would highly recommend this product for those who have the factory 5th wheel and gooseneck prep package from Ram in their truck.247959
I would strongly suggest you purchase something else. Like many others have posted about in reviews all over the internet, this design is indeed very poor. The ball works fine and I have no complaints there. The safety chain pucks however are another story. The top loop of the puck is too wide, The safety chain hook won't fit all the way into the puck loop and allow the hook keeper to close. I have 3 big name gooseneck trailers and a 5th wheel camper with a gooseneck conversion. None of the chains out of 4 trailers fit these. I even went to a local supplier to see if i could purchase new hook ends to make them work. No luck, nothing would work due to the dimension not working out one way or the other. I had to turn around and spend a significant amount of money and buy the Curt pucks. Surely by now Reese has received hundreds upon hundreds of complaints about this. Unbelievable that Reese did not update the design even before I purchased this a year ago. 616287
by: Dennis10/19/2018
Dodge Ram Pickup
I bought this product for my 3500 Ram (with puck System) and my Andersen
Ultimate fifth wheel hitch. The components install in seconds and removal is just as easy. I would highly recommend this system. 575968
by: Maurice02/08/2022
The boxing is the only think, I thinks it needs to be better, everything else is good!1260449
by: Brandon01/07/2019
Stong and heavy duty built to last. Everything came individually wrapped and in excellent condition. Course i did notice the standard problem with the handles too wide to handle any type of safty chain. Will be getting strong weight/shock load class D rings to attach the safty chains too. within these. The storage case comes in handy and fits snug with the 2.5 to 2 in factory reciver and a 7 in drop under the back passenger seat in the factory cubby. Would buy again if needed. 595675
by: Norman08/03/2018
2018 Ram 3500
Excellent customer service. They were out of the item I originally ordered. Sales contacted me immediately and showed me other similar products. I was able to purchase an even better product than I originally ordered. I’ll use etrailer.com for my future trailer needs. 549300
The Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit was perfect fit for my 2014 RAM 3500 with the factory installed gooseneck prep kit. Once it arrived, my wife and I had no problem installing and removing any of the components from the kit. Being able to put all parts in the handy carrying bag is a bonus to. As for etrailer.com, delivery was faster than expected and much appreciated. The video and reviews on the website for this product (not to mention the price) were the main reasons why I purchased this product and purchased it from etrailer.com.
If I had one con, it would be that ball hitch needs a sleeve to protect it from being dinged or scratched in the carrying bag, but no big deal.
Thanks etrailer.com!178262
by: Justin V01/13/2020
2017 Dodge Ram Pickup
Have used this product for about a year, and over 4500 miles. Haven’t had any issues with fitment or function. Grease the ball when you use it and you will get a long life out of it. This has been exclusively used in a 2017 Ram 2500. 737866
by: Bruce 02/17/2020
2018 Ram 3500
Very nice working well with the Andersen Ultimate 754993
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So far all the Andersen products I have bought have worked out well
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by: Charles02/26/2019
I called to confirm the product would fit my vehicle, it was a very good experience and all my questions were answered. Product was delivered on time to the door which was a refreshing change. I highly recommend etrailer and will buy from them again when I need to.608373
by: Steve01/21/2019
2018 Dodge Ram Pickup
Fit Perfectly on my 2018 Ram 3500 HD. Great item - just as described at a portion of the cost from the OEM... Great purchasing experience - will definitely use again for any future trailer/hauling needs.599110
by: Randy S.01/06/2017
2016 Dodge Ram Pickup
When the package arrived, I set to opening it, (very well packed). Everything that I ordered was there. Got the Gooseneck adapter figured out and got the kingpin collar installed. After I moved the truck so that I could place the adapter under the fifth wheel assembly the set up was very simple. Setting up the ball and the adapter took me about 1.5 hours to complete. Very good equipment. Would recommend to anyone that wanted to have the versatility in towing options. Sorry, no photos. The reason I went this way was due to the cost of a fifth wheel hitch for the 2016 Ram 3500/ with the pucks per-set in the bed and on the frame this worked out to be a little less expensive to do.330572
by: Tracy R.06/07/2015
2015 Dodge Ram Pickup
I bought the Reese gooseneck ball for my 2015 Ram with factory hitch prep and etrailer shipped it fast, with free shipping. Next I am ordering the 5th wheel hitch, front hitch for bikes and maybe kayak rack. they are lowest priced dealer I can find and fast delivery. 201279
by: Evan G.05/20/2015
2013 Dodge Ram
I bought the Reese Elite pop-in ball for my 2013 Ram3500 and put it to use with a heavy load. It fits perfect and is easy and fast to install or remove. I am very happy with it and can't understand why anyone would want a different system. The safety chain hook-ups are good also, but require a large hook as a smaller hook won't work. I will recommend this product to anyone.194495
by: Daniel 08/26/2020
Dodge Ram Pickup
Arrived quickly, and in great shape. Got my 5th wheel hitch installed back, and worked great! I purchased a new 2020 Ram 2500, and works perfectly in Rams Hitch System!868872
by: JR12/06/2014
Haven't got to use the gooseneck yet but dealing with George and Bill at etrailer was great. The kit was back ordered and they kept me up to date the best they could with the info they could get from reese. I'd definitely recommend them to everyone. 163520
by: Steven10/26/2017
Dodge Ram Pickup
I called etrailer to inquire about a hitch for my Ram 3500. I was quickly connected with a customer rep and she had me set up with a hitch in just a few minutes. The hitch shipped the same day and I received it in two days! The quality of the hitch seems good. Easy to install and has a bag to store everything. So far very happy. 446510
by: Murry08/24/2020
Very knowledgeable information when selecting a Gooseneck ball. Easy to order and was delivered in a timely manor.867615
by: Rich12/05/2014
The people at etrailer have been very helpful. They follow on your order!!
They keep in touch! !
They make it easy to track shipment! !
I would highly recommended etrailer! !163423
by: DDP05/18/2017
2013 Ram 3500
Nice Product, Geat delivery. The Safety chain pucks are to large for all of the hooks I could find, so I added 1/2" closed loop links and solved the issue.381826
For your 2014 Ram pickup with the factory installed towing prep package I recommend the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit, part # RP30140.
This kit includes 2 safety-chain loops, rubber ball cover and storage bag. view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Reese about your 2015 Dodge Ram 3500 with the factory rail kit.
They told me if you have the rail kit installed, the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit, part # RP30140, will work well for you. This kit consists of the 2-5/16 inch pop-in ball, 2 safety-chain hookups, a storage bag and a rubber cover to help keep dirt out of the hitch ball hole when the ball is removed. view full answer...
The factory rail kit of your 2015 Ram 3500 should look like the picture I attached to this page with a center hole where a gooseneck ball would fit. Based on that the correct kit you'd need to install a gooseneck ball would be the Reese part # RP30140 which comes with a ball and two safety chain loops. This is also what you'll see in the attached picture.
I attached an install video for this kit on a similar Ram truck as yours for you to check out as well. view full answer...
For your 2016 Ram 2500 with the factory rail kit the Reese part # RP30140 is a confirmed fit so yes, the safety chain loops would fit your truck.
I attached an install video for this kit that shows it being installed in a 2016 Ram like yours. view full answer...
Sounds like you have one of the pop in Ram truck balls # RP30140 for fitting the factory rail kit of the truck. There's no reason an Andersen fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter like the # AM3225 couldn't be used. view full answer...
The Reese Pop In Ball kit part # RP30140 comes with safety loops that fit the rear pucks in the bed of your 2017 Ram 3500 and not the front which are a different size. view full answer...
You can use the safety chain loops of the Reese Elite Pop In ball set part # RP30140 for where to attach the breakaway cable. The trick is that you run the brekaway cable lengh slightly shorter than the safety chains length so that in the event of a breakaway the plunger would pull before any tension was put on the chains. view full answer...
You can simply contact your local Ram dealership with your truck's VIN and they can check to see if your specific truck left the factory with the gooseneck prep package installed. This step will also confirm that your current set up was factory-installed and not an aftermarket installation.
Going to the dealership is a good idea as it will also allow you to confirm the truck's rated towing capacity and whether or not it has other towing-related equipment such as a supplementary transmission... view full answer...
For a quality option that is also priced competitively, the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit # RP30140 is a great solution for your 2019 Dodge Ram 3500. Included in the package are safety chain loops and a 2-5/16" hitch ball. It's rated for 30,000 lbs and features an easy-to-use lever and ball-bearing locking system.
Included are video resources with more information including overview and installation. view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Reese and he recommended keeping a light coating of grease like part # 58117 on the hitch ball both top and bottom. This will keep the ball bearing locking mechanism working smoothly and prevent corrosion and quiet the connection to a degree. It will help extend the life of the ball too. The lubrication allows grit to slide around more, instead of just grinding directly into the metal. view full answer...
We do have the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit # RP30140 available that is designed to fit the factory rail kit on your 2015 Ram 3500. This kit features a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball and two safety-chain hookups that will attach directly to the built-in receivers in your truck bed. The Pop-in ball is easy to insert and remove using the integrated lever and it has a towing weight capacity of 30,000 pounds.
The Draw-Tite 5 Inch Offset Ball # 19308 you referenced will not fit the factory rail... view full answer...
For your 2015 Ram 3500 with the factory rail kit the pop-in ball part # RP30140 is a confirmed fit to provide you with a gooseneck hitch ball. This comes with everything needed to install the hitch ball in the bed of your truck.
I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.
If you didn't have the factory underbed rail kit you would instead want the part # 9466 which will essentially give you just the gooseneck rail kit and ball. view full answer...
The Reese part you reference, # RP30137, consists of a goose neck hitch ball and safety chain hooks. The ball would fit your 2013 Ram 3500 under-bed goose neck hitch. The safety chain hooks may not fit as they are intended specifically for applications in 2011 and newer Ford Super-Duty trucks with the OEM Power Puck system (and with Reese Elite series hitches).
I spoke to my technical contact at Reese and they offer the Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit # RP30140 that includes a pop-in ball... view full answer...
For just safety chain loops for the OEM 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package on your 2014 Ram 2500, you will need to use # RP30145. These are sold in quantities of one so if you wanted 2 you would enter 2 in the quantity box. view full answer...
The Reese Replacement Ball for Reese Elite Series Gooseneck Hitches # RP19311 that you referenced will fit in your 2015 Ram 2500 with factory tow prep package. This was confirmed by my contact at Reese. This item is a ball only.
If you need the safety chain hookups you will instead want part # RP30140.
Both balls carry the same 30K rating. view full answer...
The safety chain loops included with the Reese # RP30140 are available without the ball, the bag and the plug cover as part # RP30145. They are sold individually, and will ONLY fit the two rear pucks in the truck bed, as the front and the rear pucks are sized differently. From what I'm told, by DOT regulations, only two safety chain attachments are required. Reese does not offer a chain loop for the front pucks. view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Cequent about the Elite Gooseneck Safety Chain Loops # RP58468. These are designed for the Ford prep tow package. Although there are customers that have used these in the front pucks on their Dodge Ram, it is not recommended to use the safety chains in the front pucks.
For the 2014 Dodge Ram with the hitch prep package, the kit I recommend is part # RP30140. This is designed for Dodge trucks with the hitch prep package installed.
I pulled both of these kits... view full answer...
The Tie-Downs are indeed sold separately as part # RP30145. They are sold individually, so you'll need two of them. The tie downs are intended to be used in the rear pucks, according to Reese. view full answer...
It sounds like what you're looking for is the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit # RP30140. This kit is made specifically for the factory prep kit installed in your 2018 Ram 3500 long-bed truck. This kit includes the correct hitch ball, safety chain loops, hole cover and a carry bag. view full answer...
The OEM puck system for Ford and Ram unfortunately are not compatible with each other. This is the same case for both gooseneck and 5th wheel hitch options.
For example, the Reese Gooseneck Kit # RP30137 is a confirmed fit for a 2016 Ford F-250 with the factory rail kit, but for a 2016 Ram 2500 with the factory rail kit you will instead need the Reese Gooseneck Kit # RP30140.
I have attached some installation videos for you to review on both products. view full answer...
The hitch ball that will fit your Elite Series underbed gooseneck is part # RP19315.
This gives you 1-inch more than the standard balls included with the hitch.
If the additional inch does not prove to work, you can check out the attached link I have provided for gooseneck couplers. You may find an adjustable coupler will give you the height you need. view full answer...
For a gooseneck ball that is designed to fit the underbed rail kit of your 2014 Ram 3500 that also comes with safety chain loops you would want the Reese part # RP30140.
If the flat bed has an access point for the gooseneck ball I don't see it being an issue at all. view full answer...
Yes, it will. I spoke with my Reese representative, and have confirmed that the # RP19311 2-5/16 inch gooseneck ball will work in the OEM Gooseneck hitch in your 2014 Ram 3500 Dually. If you need the safety chain loops, the storage bag and the rubber cover for the hole where the ball inserts, use part # RP30140. view full answer...
The Reese adapter # RP30154 for the 2014 Rams with the prep package has the 2 wider sets of mounting slots at 20-1/2 and 29 inches on center side to side but not the inner set at 10 inches apart.
The Curt Spyder gooseneck plate # 16085 will fit in the 20-1/2 inch slots on the adapter. I have linked a video review of this hitch for you.
The factory prep package on your 2014 Ram should have come with the hole for a gooseneck ball. If yours does have this, we have found that you can use... view full answer...
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