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Needing a gooseneck?
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04/08/15 07:20 PM
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I tried searching for this before I posted, but what I found was in regards to 5th wheel.
Looking to put a gooseneck in my truck and a couple people have all told me to do B&W. While I appreciate quality, I honestly cannot afford it. Normally I would just wait and install the best, however in this case it is time sensitive and I really need to install something rather quickly.
My question is: Do you have any suggestions on what is a pretty good contingency to B&W? What all what I need to buy? Where would be a good place to buy from? Anyone here have an truck accessory shop I could support?
I would much rather buy from someone on THF if they offer it, but would entertain other suggestions for sure.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/08/15 09:15 PM
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Best bet is just a plate style one.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 01:09 AM
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Best bet is just a plate style one. That's the best alternative. You'll need a set of rails which should run you about $200 plus installation but that really is your next best bet over the B&W.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 01:18 AM
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What year/model truck?
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 02:11 AM
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Save money and install it yourself. I did a B&W a few months back and it was pretty easy.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 07:23 AM
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Or find a good welder and do it with 12 inch channel iron and weld it to frame with a drop in ball... We did all of my dodges and it did not void any warranty.... Poeple say it does but I'm not sure 100% and my new ford is fixing to get the same type of hitch... We tow 32 foot trailers with 16-17 round bales all the time and I've never had a issue. Cost around a 100$ plus about 3.5 hours worth of labor.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 10:30 AM
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You can get the hide away and get an adapter for you 5th wheel
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 02:13 PM
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Save money and install it yourself. I did a B&W a few months back and it was pretty easy. Id say this^^^ They supply instructions and installation really isn't hare at all. The hardest part for me was drilling that hole in a brand new pickup.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 02:14 PM
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There was a used B&W in the classifieds on here a while back. Also may check a salvage yard.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 02:33 PM
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Best bet is just a plate style one. That's the best alternative. You'll need a set of rails which should run you about $200 plus installation but that really is your next best bet over the B&W. Thank you. When I bought the truck it had rails in it. The previous owner worked in the oilfield and hauled an RV, however he didn't leave the receiver. Only the rails. What year/model truck?
Charlie 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 There was a used B&W in the classifieds on here a while back. Also may check a salvage yard. I didn't think about that. That is a great idea.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 06:00 PM
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 07:33 PM
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Skylar send me your truck info. I will make a phone call. I get good pricing on B&W.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 07:40 PM
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/09/15 11:31 PM
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Do the '05's have the plate across the frame for the factory g'neck? I just installed the factory g'neck on my '14.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/10/15 03:04 PM
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Do the '05's have the plate across the frame for the factory g'neck? I just installed the factory g'neck on my '14.
Charlie I don't think they do. My '13 doesn't. It may have been an option but I think it started in '14. I know my '12 didn't because I installed a B&W on it myself.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/10/15 03:11 PM
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I didn't see one.
I have the rails in the bed, but I was looking to obtain a hidden hitch, so I still have full use of my bed, when I need it.
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Re: Needing a gooseneck?
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04/13/15 02:50 PM
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Save money and install it yourself. I did a B&W a few months back and it was pretty easy. Id say this^^^ They supply instructions and installation really isn't hare at all. The hardest part for me was drilling that hole in a brand new pickup. x3 Measure twice, cut once. I started with a 4" hole saw that was dull, and switched to a hand jigsaw to finish it off. Install took about 2 1/2 beers.
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