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B&W Hitches GNXA1715 Rubber Cover for Empty Turnoverball Gooseneck Socket - Protective Dust Cap

B&W Hitches GNXA1715 rubber protective cover for empty Turnoverball gooseneck socket, flush-mount dust cap for truck bed
 
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Part Number: GNXA1715
Manufacturer: B&W Hitches

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B&W Hitches Gooseneck Accessory Turnoverball Series B&W Hitches GNXA1715 Rubber Cover for Empty Turnoverball Gooseneck Socket

When your B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch ball is removed, that open socket in your truck bed is an invitation for dirt, road grime, standing water, and debris. The GNXA1715 rubber cover snaps in to seal the socket flush with your truck bed floor -- keeping your hitch clean, corrosion-free, and ready for the next haul. A small part that protects a big investment.

Keep Your Turnoverball Socket Protected Between Hauls

The B&W Turnoverball is one of the most popular gooseneck hitch systems on the market, and for good reason -- the ball folds down flush with the truck bed when not in use. But even with the ball retracted, the open socket cavity is exposed to everything the road throws at it: mud, water, hay chaff, sawdust, and more. Over time, that contamination can lead to rust, binding, and a ball that no longer retracts smoothly.

The GNXA1715 is the correct OEM-style rubber cover designed specifically by B&W to seal the Turnoverball socket when the hitch ball assembly is completely removed from the truck. It is not the same as the folded-ball cover -- this cover is intended for situations where the entire ball-and-retainer assembly has been pulled out, leaving a fully open socket hole in the truck bed.

OEM B&W Fit

Engineered specifically for B&W Turnoverball gooseneck sockets. No adapter or trimming needed for correct B&W installations.

Durable Rubber Construction

Flexible rubber material withstands temperature swings, UV exposure, and the wet-dry cycles common in truck beds and farm applications.

Flush-Mount Profile

Sits flush with the truck bed surface so loads, mats, and cargo slide over it without catching or lifting the cover out of place.

Lightweight and Easy to Store

At just 0.25 lbs, toss a spare in the toolbox or glovebox. Swap it in or out in seconds -- no tools required.

What Is the B&W Turnoverball System?

B&W's Turnoverball gooseneck hitch is a permanently installed, under-bed hitch system used for towing gooseneck trailers -- livestock trailers, flatbeds, equipment haulers, and large fifth-wheel-to-gooseneck adapter setups. The defining feature is a hitch ball that can be flipped down below the bed surface when not in use, leaving the truck bed flat and usable.

In some working-truck applications, the entire ball assembly is pulled out entirely for extended periods -- for example, when a truck is used exclusively for hauling cargo and the socket needs to be sealed against moisture and debris for weeks or months at a time. That is exactly the use case the GNXA1715 cover addresses.

Protects Your Hitch Investment
A gooseneck socket exposed to water and grit can rust internally, making the ball retraction mechanism stiff or non-functional. A few dollars spent on this rubber cover can prevent a costly hitch service call down the road.

Compatibility -- B&W Turnoverball Models

The GNXA1715 cover is designed for B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch systems with a standard open-socket configuration when the ball assembly is removed. Compatible hitch models in the B&W Turnoverball family include:

  • B&W GNRK1013 Turnoverball -- GM trucks
  • B&W GNRK1014 Turnoverball -- Ford trucks
  • B&W GNRK1058 Turnoverball -- RAM trucks
  • B&W GNRK1116 Turnoverball -- Toyota Tundra
  • Other B&W Turnoverball models with matching socket dimensions

If you are unsure whether your specific Turnoverball model uses the same socket opening as the GNXA1715 is designed for, compare your existing socket diameter to the cover dimensions listed in the spec table. The cover measures 7.0 inches long x 5.0 inches wide x 1.25 inches in installed height.

Replacement or Spare Part
This cover is sold individually. If you have lost or damaged your original socket cover, the GNXA1715 is the correct B&W OEM replacement. Many owners keep a second cover as a backup -- particularly those who regularly swap the ball assembly in and out for seasonal use.

Installation

No tools are required. With the ball assembly removed from the socket, simply press the rubber cover into the open socket opening. The flexible rubber lip seats against the socket edges and holds the cover in place under normal truck-bed use. To remove, grip the cover and pull it free.

Maintenance Tip
Before reinstalling your Turnoverball ball assembly after using this cover, wipe out the socket interior with a clean rag and apply a light coat of grease to the ball shank and socket surfaces. This prevents corrosion and keeps the retraction mechanism operating smoothly.

Part Identification

ManufacturerB&W Hitches
Part NumberGNXA1715
UPC843233004847
Product TypeRubber socket dust cover / protective cap
Hitch SeriesTurnoverball Gooseneck

Physical Specifications

Overall Length7.0 inches
Overall Width5.0 inches
Installed Height1.25 inches
Weight0.25 lbs
MaterialFlexible rubber
ProfileFlush-mount, low-profile

Fitment

Hitch TypeGooseneck -- Turnoverball style
ApplicationSeals open socket when ball assembly is removed
Tool RequiredNone
Quantity1 cover (sold individually)

Compatible Tow Vehicles (with B&W Turnoverball installed)

Ford Super DutyF-250, F-350, F-450 (with B&W Turnoverball)
GM / Chevy / GMCSilverado, Sierra 2500HD, 3500HD (with B&W Turnoverball)
RAM2500, 3500 (with B&W Turnoverball)
ToyotaTundra (with B&W Turnoverball)

In the Box

Included1x GNXA1715 rubber socket cover
Not IncludedHitch ball assembly, socket hardware, grease
Important Information
  • This cover is intended to seal the socket when the Turnoverball ball assembly has been completely removed. It is not a replacement for the ball retainer or any structural hitch component.
  • Do not attempt to tow a trailer with this cover installed. Remove the cover entirely before reinstalling your ball assembly and connecting any trailer.
  • This cover does not add towing capacity, load rating, or any structural function -- it is a protective dust and moisture cap only.
  • Verify that your specific Turnoverball model uses a socket opening compatible with the 7.0" x 5.0" cover footprint before ordering.
  • Not compatible with fifth-wheel kingpin sockets or other hitch styles -- designed for B&W Turnoverball gooseneck sockets only.


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