Pulled the trigger,2105 Ram crew 3500,hitch install question

[jsrore]

Just bought 2015 Ram crew cab 3500, 6.7, SB, Laramie.

wanted to thank everyone for there advice on what size truck to get... Its much appreciated.
would like advice on the pros/cons of installing a under bed hitch my self.
any thoughts, concerns ETC....
I'm very mechanically inclined so that's not a issue... i have not read much on anyone installing the hitch them self's
so curious on opinions
i will more then likely go with slider under bed mount in the 20K area

Thanks

[transamz9]

The fifth wheel hitch comes with an adapter that replaces the ball. The adapter attaches to the fifth wheel hitch and then slides down into the hole where the ball goes.;)

[jsrore]

again thanks to all..great info for a newbie.

went to the B&W website and believe i understand the lingo.

[jsrore]

another stupid question...what is a turnover ball

and wanted to THANK everyone for your help and info

[NC_Hauler]

jsrore wrote:
So i have a stupid question....just a side note 100% new to the 5th wheel pulling ETC..and trying to learn all the Lingo.
we have been MH class A for 10+ years and have decided to make the change.
i did watch the video and looks fairly easy install
but i dont want a goose neck i will be going with a slider .
im going to assume,,and yes i know....does a slider hitch install on top of the goose neck ball????

Yes, it can, if you go with the turnover ball, you can get the B&W Companion SLIDER Fifth Wheel Hitch...It mounts on the turnover ball.....

[jsrore]

So i have a stupid question....just a side note 100% new to the 5th wheel pulling ETC..and trying to learn all the Lingo.
we have been MH class A for 10+ years and have decided to make the change.
i did watch the video and looks fairly easy install
but i dont want a goose neck i will be going with a slider .
im going to assume,,and yes i know....does a slider hitch install on top of the goose neck ball????

[Cummins12V98]

CumminsDriver wrote:
Here's an installation of the B&W with the factory crossmember.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ84NdxKEo8

Rich

Thank you

[Rich1961]

Here's an installation of the B&W with the factory crossmember.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ84NdxKEo8

Rich

[NC_Hauler]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

CumminsDriver wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

jsrore wrote:
cummins12V98

thanks for the info...will start doing some research

You are welcome! I assume you have the indents in your bed already?

Isn't the goosneck crossmember already in place even without the factory hitch prep?

Rich

Yes if you want the gooseneck and don't have it it's an easy install. B&W GNRK1314 is available at tweets.com for $439.

As Ron has stated the "crossmember" is already in place on the Ram's...that's why I stated it was in an earlier post that if one wanted to go with drop in ball and GN/5er prep package wasn't "in place", you can look underneath the truck and see the crossmember where one can purchase the set up Ron is talking about and it is installed on the crossmember.

[Cummins12V98]

Me Again wrote:

CumminsDriver wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

jsrore wrote:
cummins12V98

thanks for the info...will start doing some research

You are welcome! I assume you have the indents in your bed already?

Isn't the goosneck crossmember already in place even without the factory hitch prep?

Rich

I do not think so! Chris

Yes it is. Just looked at the B&W Youtube video. Very simple install of the GNRK1314.

Maybe someone with better skills than I can post link.

[Cummins12V98]

CumminsDriver wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

jsrore wrote:
cummins12V98

thanks for the info...will start doing some research

You are welcome! I assume you have the indents in your bed already?

Isn't the goosneck crossmember already in place even without the factory hitch prep?

Rich

Yes if you want the gooseneck and don't have it it's an easy install. B&W GNRK1314 is available at tweets.com for $439.

[Racine96]

I installed mine with no problem.

[Me_Again]

CumminsDriver wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

jsrore wrote:
cummins12V98

thanks for the info...will start doing some research

You are welcome! I assume you have the indents in your bed already?

Isn't the goosneck crossmember already in place even without the factory hitch prep?

Rich

I do not think so! Chris

[rb71]

oops bad night i meant this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ84NdxKEo8

[rb71]

actually just found the ram part number.
prep kit 82213665ab.

or the b and w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUr-nQuPEnE
not sure if link will work first time trying.