Can B&W Turnoverball Be Added To 2008 Ford F550 with Aluminum Aftermarket Body

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Good afternoon! I have a 2008 Ford F550 truck that didnt have the factory body. It has an aluminum aftermarket body with an older gooseneck hitch. I was wondering if you offer something in the B+W line as a solution? I tried the product locator, but only went up to a F450 with the factory body. Thank you, Jim Doherty

asked by: James D

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Hey thanks for reaching out, James. I do have an option for adding a B&W Turnoverball to your 2008 Ford F550 with the aluminum aftermarket body, but there is nothing custom fit available for this vehicle, so we will have to go with the universal approach. Your best bet is going to be the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks # BWGNRK1500 and then have mounting brackets fabricated and welded on to your chassis by a certified welder.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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James

10/23/2024

Thank you, Jesse. I was thinking that there wasn't going to be a premade full kit. I appreciate the response. Jim D.

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Jesse M.

10/24/2024

@James Gotcha. I wish there was but sadly nothing custom fit for the F-550 so fabricating something to fit will be the only option here.

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Answer 1

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 3

Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 7

If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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Answer 8

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 9

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

Hey thanks for reaching out, James. I do have an option for adding a B&W Turnoverball to your 2008 Ford F550 with the aluminum aftermarket body, but there is nothing custom fit available for this vehicle, so we will have to go with the universal…

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Answer 12

There isn't anything like an autonomous controller that would step up if the factory controller fails. I'd simply bypass the existing factory brake controller. The GM ITBC, although it works better now than the earlier models has been…

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