Best Ram 1500 Gooseneck Hitches

Ordered this after deciding to go with it over a B&W kit due to me not using it a whole lot and the price difference. When I received the package 1/2 the hardware was missing because the inner box it was in was all broke apart and the outer box was not sealed up. So I would have to give the packaging and shipping one star because I had to go spend an extra $75 on grade 8 hardware. The paper directions were not totally clear on several thing so we resorted to the video which helped a lot. The two large carriage bolts that go in the rear cross member are a little deceiving because the video makes it seem like they slip right in. However, the heads were larger than the pass through in the frame rails so it took quite a bit of extra time and ingenuity to get those fished through there with the plates.(The carriage bolts survived shipping so they were what came with the kit). In the video it showed where he cut a large u out of the inner fender to clear the pull handle and notched the bed that looked kind of sloppy. With a few extra measurements you can just cut a hole in both for handle to slide through and give it a much cleaner look. Definitely recommend putting a bolt through receiver holes and using a strap to hold up center plate through hole in bed after you get it into place. Makes life a lot easier until you get the bolt ls in. Overall this hitch works and functions great. Install went pretty smooth with two people and I would recommend it to anyone needing a hitch.

Great product w great instructions. It was an affordable package that installed decently. We have used the hitch for a year now and have had zero issues w it. The only reason for not giving it 5 stars was because the cross bars that go between the frame rails needed to have the threaded holes chased w a tap to remove the powder coating prior to installation. I initially tried installing it without chasing the threads and the bolts started to get very tight before the parts even pulled together. Once the threads were clean, everything assembled very well. The hitch takes time to install, at least if you want it to look good and be correct. On a 1500 ram, you will probably need to install some form of helper spring or air bags to prevent the rear from squatting from the weight of the gooseneck trailer…the factory 1500 coil springs are not firm enough on their own.

Hardest part was removing the fifth wheel hitch from the cross bracket due to it being so heavy. The gooseneck adapter was a breeze to install and works flawlessly.

Hitch works great. I have a plastic bedliner, and the plate would lay on top of the bedliner. I was unable to secure the plate to the fifth wheel rails, so I cut out the section of bedliner causing the problem, and the gooseneck plated mounted up just fine.

I purchased this to pull a 25Ton GN trailer with heavy equipment and so far it works great! Good price point and reliable product. I would highly recommend this product and trailer. Thank you!

One year later and it’s probably the best thing I could have added to my truck. Haven’t stopped hauling since I installed the turnover hitch

I received it just as I pulled the fifth wheel hitch off. UPS put it on my tall gate I opened it up and installed it in less than 2 minutes. Prefect fit tight no slop. I give this company a 5 AAAAA +++++ rating. Fast shipping. Thanks Bill at etrailer Happy Trails

I have been through a lot in my life time but after talking with Kelly an I placed the order I could not be more pleased with the hitch! It was a perfect fit and can’t thank you enough!!!

Just received my gooseneck plate today. Shipment was on time, and complete. It is extremely cold in michigan today, but went ahead and dropped it in my already mounted rails. It fit real nice. I'll put it to work next week.

It went right in like it belonged there. My husband & I installed the hitch in 10 minutes...no tools except for a hammer to "convince" it into place. I installed this in a 2001 F-250. Planning a test run later today...I will update if I discover any major flaws. But I do not expect any trouble. Great service and my compliments to "George J"!!!!

The kit arrived in two days. The quality is very good. All the parts fit as described. We were able to install it in a few hours without a lift. We plan on pulling a 14,000 # trailer to move farm equipment. This trailer will replace an old 12,000# pintle hitch trailer. I would definitely recommend this kit to others.

I like the hitch but when ai am pulling my trailers, and I am moving them around at low speeds it seems that there is a good amount of movement in the hitch and the feel in the truck. I’m not sure what that is but I have used trucks that didn’t have that feel in them but mine definitely does. We followed all directions and torqued all bolts to the required amount. Maybe someone can shed some light on what that maybe. Thanks

This was an easy one. No nonsense ordering with fast and free shipping. This comes in box for storage when not in use. Perfect fit for my 2024 Ram 3500 with factory spray on bedliner. The best thing is, no more grease on my hands or gloves. Looks and feels solid with a 30,000lbs rating.

The ball works ok, but after a few months it began to get small burrs on the side. This made it too tight in the hole and would not come out. I asked etrailer for help and they said it was my fault for not checking it every couple of weeks and that it was stuck in the truck bed for good. After a bit of research I found that jacking the ball out of the bed from under the truck worked. I had to file off all the burrs before it would go back in the hole. A few months later and it happened again.

Hello the gooseneck in bed hitch has been a great addition to my truck pullong a 40 ft long trailer fully loaded thanks for the great hitch

this installed correctly on my 2005 dodge ram 2500 diesel per instructions for installation with air bags. I have hauled a 42 foot 3 axle car trailer for over 6,000 miles with no issues. This was a great purchase. Thank you

Great hitch. Used it several times to haul my cattle trailer no issues. Very easy to install with minimal tools. Everything fit well. I have a rubber bed mat and the rubber hitch cover is almost the exact same thickness making the bed %100 usable when the hitch is in storage. It also does a great job of keeping dirt out of the hitch.

Unit installed and pulled my fifth wheel to provincetowne Mass. Unhooked and pulled the ball out and picked up some firewood. Nice flat surface. Love it. Only way to go.

I have used these three times now pulling a 14k fifth wheel. They work great. Easy to install and no huge hitch tying up my truck bed. The last hookup I had one of my safety chains hooked to short. Made a fairly sharp turn and heard a loud pop. I had it looped through the chain holder and back up to the camper. It straightened the hook on the chain but didn’t phase the Curt chain bracket in the truck. These things are tough.

etrailer was great! I received Gooseneck hitch in a damaged carrying case (used to store the hitch hardware). etrailer immediately sent a new carrying case. etrailer has GEAT customer service. Thank you!

The ball did not last long. The trigger for allowing the ball to release takes away from the surface area of the ball. This lead to early wear and premature failure. I have to replace it with a B&W machined ball which is a harder steal and solid surface.

Used the Kurt gooseneck kit,worked great.Easy to install and great caae to put it back in when not in use.

B&W hitch arrived and installing was a breeze. The ONLY problem I encountered was the lock washers included seemed inferior and better than half of them spread apart and I replaced them with known good. All in all good quality and etrailer was very good to deal with. I'll still give my whole experience 5 stars....maybe they just got a bad batch of lock washers.

Easy to install with minimal modifications to the truck. This hitch has held up well towing a 44 ft trailer loaded to the max. Great product.

very high quality product. Installed in a couple hours. Only hiccup was not double checking the centering guide had not spilled out. Mine did and I had to undo the 4 big bolts, fortunatley I had not torqued them yet. Other than that, the install was seemless.

This was a new installation for my 2023 Ram 2500. The fit was perfect. The install instructions were easy to follow and accurate. I did the job myself with the help of my son, without a hoist. You do need mussel.

The hitch is beefy and seem to be very strong. My guess is the truck frame will give before the hitch. Great quality. I very happy! I'm an above average backyard mechanic and found the installation doable, but a little of a challenge. Differently need a help. My wife was a big help. I use a 2X4 across my bed and a ratchet strap to lift and hold the center section in to position. I also had to reposition my exhaust pipe where it goes over the differential to get some clearance. Also, I had to drill out one of the square holes in the tailpipe L bracket to receive the factory bolt.

Seems to be as described. I haven’t yet used it to tow anything, but the instructions were accurate. Installed on my 2003 f-350. It did take quite a bit longer than I thought. Started around 1pm and got wrapped up around 6. At first it didn’t look like things were lining up right, but everything moved into place as I snugged bolts down and torqued as the sequence in the instructions say. I love how it sits flush and is so user friendly once installed. I have used the same type of hitch on a truck at the fire station, so I’m familiar with how they work and they have always been great for me and others. I just dropped a star for how long the install took compared to their estimate. I’m not new to turning wrenches either, but it didn’t look like things were lining up at first.

Not a bad install at all. Pretty straight forward.

This was my first order I placed with et etrailer. If one work could say it I guess it would perfect! I ordered on a Tuesday arrived on Thursday. I Placed the order got conformation and a name and contact to call if I had any issues, once it arrived I got another email letting me know if had been delivered. The installation video was perfect made it’s easy to install just followed the steps. When I need any trailer related items I will use them. As far as the B&W hitch i put it in a 2017 Ram 2500 with Ram boxes. The fit and quality of the hitch and design is what I have come to expect from B&W. I got this hitch to pull a gooseneck horse trailer. If your wondering if it will work with Ram Boxes it will.

I love my hitch . I love how I can turn it over and I can still have use of the full truck bed. I could of bought a cheaper hitch but the quality is by far better than other hitches I have owned in the past. Customer service was great after they helped me fix my ordering mistake. Very happy with my hitch.

I was very satisfied from ordering to instillation. Great people and very concerned about your satisfaction. Instructions were complete and easy to follow. Saved approximately 50% in cost. Thanks etrailer

Ok first off. The paint adhesion of any b&w product is probably the worst I've seen for the money. The paint is the first thing that falls off. That being said if you know that already and take some precautions like I did then you can really easily fix this problem. I sandblasted the back half of my frame and did the 3 step por-15 method on everything. I currently live in Indiana and I do seldomly drive it in the winter but I hate rust and will be moving more south shortly. I por-ed every part that came with the hitch. Every bolt and nut got anti-seize. The bolts are also of basic quality and will rust fast. Anything that was metal on metal contact has a layer of marine grease to prevent the from from rusting in between. I'm extra but I felt that this was the only way to go to protect everything. It's still a great product and hasn't let me down yet.

This fit nicely on my 2004 Silverado 3500. Installation was very straight forward. I have not had a chance to use the hitch yet, but I don't see any reason that it won't work out excellent. Thanks

This was not to difficult to install. The most nerve racking part was cutting a hole in the bed of my truck. So far the finish is holding up to the weather and none of the bolts have come loose. Now, I just need to get a Gen Y or Reese Goosebox for my 5th wheel to eliminate the giant hitch in the back of my truck!

About a year ago i purchased this and i honestly have not put it to use. However, i did get an email from the company asking me about my experience and it was just a nice thing to see. So, my experience installing it went very well. Online directions from the company made it a breeze without any questions. I think the whole process took 2 hour with my dads help. The hardest part for me was cutting the heat sheild off the exhaust because i didnt have the right tools.

Came faster than expected. Very well packaged. Quality built product. I’m not a welder, so look forward to having it attached to new truck. WARNING: Do not try to wear as a hat. Too heavy!

Thank you so much for the flexibility in assisting me in getting my truck ready in a pinch for my business