Gooseneck Hitch
With a good comprehension of the fifth wheel hitch, it’s time to look at the gooseneck hitch type. Note that the gooseneck hitch isn’t designed for every job.
Why is it called a gooseneck? The trailer needs to extend over the back of your truck, and thus the name gooseneck hitch because the extended trailer arching forward liike something like a goose’s neck in flight.
When using this type of heavy-duty hitch, you may want to consider the following:
- Capacity- The gooseneck hitch is not far from the fifth wheel hitch in regards to capacity. It can handle loads of up to 30,000 pounds, making it ideal for heavy trailers.
- Mounting- gooseneck hitch hitches are mounted in the truck bed’s middle section instead of the rear, allowing you to make sharper turns.
- Specific Trailers- If your truck has a front end that protrudes out further, then this hitch is perfect for you.
Installation Not for The Novice- First and foremost, mounting a gooseneck hitch is complex as it calls for the removal of the truck bed in order to install the frame that will hold the ball in position. Mounting a gooseneck requires cutting and drilling, something you may not want to do to your vehicle, especially as a beginner.
However, this common hitch results in a stronger hitch compared to the conventional ball hitch mounted on a receiver.
Gooseneck hitch hitches come in several weight classes sized the amount of weight you intend to haul.
Both the gooseneck hitch and fifth wheel hitch hitches are mounted by attaching it to the truck frame in the middle of the bed. The gooseneck requires more work that a fifth wheel to install due to mounting the ball below the bed height. It’s best if you have a professional installation company install either of these hitches.
How hard the installation is depends on the make and model of the truck as well as the specific hitch. In some situations, you need to remove and modify the truck’s bed in order to complete the installation.
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