Expert Answers about Gooseneck

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What 5th Wheel Rails Will Accept Draw-Tite Gooseneck Hitch 6002 On a 2002 Dodge Ram
The Draw-Tite gooseneck trailer hitch # 6002 will fit Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Husky, and Valley above the bed rails. If you are not sure which rails you have you can take some measurements to determine fit. The standard above the bed rails will measure approximately 22 inches apart on center. There are 3 sets of mounting slots on each rails. The inner most set is 10 inches apart on center. The next set out is 20-1/2 inches apart on center, and the last set is 29 inches apart on
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Does The Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose # 9465-56 Fit a 2013 GMC Sierra
Yes, the Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose, part # 9465-56 does fit your 2013 GMC Short Bed, both 2500 HD and 3500HD. I have attached a video of the unit on a 2013 Chevy Silverado which has the same frame as your GMC Sierra. The Sierra and Silverado are virtually identical trucks with a few cosmetic differences. The frame changes that occurred from the 2012 model to the 2013 model do not effect the installation process. At the bottom of the product page is a listing of all vehicles this unit fits wh
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Reese Fold Down Ball Gooseneck Hitch and Install Kit # 8339-4436 for 2011 Toyota Tundra
As long as your Tundra does not have the super short (5-1/2 foot) bed, the Reese # 8339 Folding Ball Gooseneck Hitch and the # 4436 install kit which are sold together as # 8339-4436 is indeed compatible with your 2011 Toyota Tundra. I have confirmed this with Reese. If your bed is the 5-1/2 foot model, you should not tow a gooseneck trailer. If you don not already have a 7-way trailer connector in your truck bed, you can install one using part # 54701-003.
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Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection Option for a 2011 Chevy Silverado with Drawtite Gooseneck
I would go with the Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection # AM3225 to adapt the Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 8339-4456 that is in your truck bed to a fifth wheel trailer. This product basically just connects to the gooseneck ball and then provides an attachment point for a fifth wheel trailer. Check out the review video I attached for this product.
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How Does Curt Gooseneck Trailer Hitch and Install Kit C615-632 Attach to a 2009 Chevy Silverado
The Curt gooseneck trailer hitch # C615-632 bolts to rails included with the installation kit and the rails are attached to brackets that bolt to the outside of the truck frame rails. I have included a link to the instructions for you and a picture that is basically a diagram showing how it attaches to the truck.
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Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a Truck that has a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
There are a few different adapters you could use to tow a 5th wheel trailer with a gooseneck trailer hitch. I have included a link to an FAQ article that covers the various options. The safest and most secure option is a 5th-wheel adapter that replaces the trailer pin box called a Goose Box. To determine if there is a Goose Box that will fit I would need to know the manufacturer and model number of the pin box. This information should be on a sticker or plate on the pin box itself. Anothe
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Reese Fifth Wheel Rail to Gooseneck Hitch Adapter # RP58079 Recommendation for a 1996 C2500 Chevy
The Reese Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter # RP58079 that you referenced should install in the fifth wheel rails you have in the bed of your 1996 Chevy Truck and provide you with a gooseneck hitch. My sister uses this product in her truck and it works well. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.
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Tips for Getting a Stuck Gooseneck Hitch Unstuck
The first thing you will need to do is apply liberal amounts of spray lubricant to all of the moving parts that seem stuck. Sometimes it helps to apply some, wait an hour or so and apply more and then do whatever it takes to pry the ball out. But it really depends on what style of gooseneck hitch you have. If you have a Fold-Down style like the # 8339-4435 then basically you will just want to do whatever it takes to get the hinged cover to pry up since when it comes up it also moves the ball
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Underbed Gooseneck Hitch/Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 GMC Sierra
There are Blue Ox solutions that would require to use adapters which would technically work, but we have a much better solution for you that would not require any adapters. Check out the Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Complete Hitch # RP30158-68. This is an underbed fifth wheel rail/gooseneck hitch that puts everything under the bed of the truck. Since you have a short bed truck you will need a hitch with a slider. For that I would recommend the Reese Elite Series Pre-Assembled 5th Wheel
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Will the Blue Ox Diamond Hitch # DH1303 fit a 1997 Chevy K1500
I checked with Blue Ox and the Blue Ox Diamond Hitch # DH1303 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 1997 Chevy K1500 with a short bed.
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Blue Ox Gooseneck Hitch Install Video for a 2013 Chevy Silverado
We do have an installation video for the Blue Ox Diamond Hitch # DH1308 in a 2012 GMC Sierra that will be very similar to your 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD. I attached it for you to check out. Your exhaust will go back to its original location using the original brackets and hangers once the installation is complete. Step 17 of the installation instructions that I attached mention this. The locking mechanism does not use a lot of moving parts that could easily get corroded. Basically, the
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Dimensions of the Curt Spyder Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 16085
Curt does not usually provide their product drawings or spec diagrams for their products, but, if you were looking for a specific dimension on the Curt Spyder Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # 16085, just let me know and I can get that for you. I have attached a photo showing some basic dimensions of this hitch for your convenience. The mounting tabs on this hitch are 20-1/2 inches apart side to side on center and 22 inches apart front to back on center. This hitch was designed to fit in the indust
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Towing a Gooseneck Trailer with a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch on a 2002 Ford F450 Flatbed
The 2 gooseneck hitches that you have referenced are designed to fit in above the bed 5th wheel rails that the Reese low profile hitch # RP30054 does not fit into. The low profile hitch requires a custom installation and there should be a 1/2 inch thick steel plate under the bed and attached to the truck frame and this is what the hitch is attached to. In order to use the hitch with a gooseneck trailer I recommend replacing the inner tube of the gooseneck coupler, if it can be removed, or rep
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Where is the Ball Hole Drilled for Draw-Tite Gooseneck 9465-34 for 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD short bed
When installing the Part # 9465-34 Hide-A-Goose hitch, a hole must be drilled in the bed of the truck. Mark and drill a 1/4 inch hole 44-1/2 inches from the rear of the bed and centered between the wheel wells. Using a hole saw, enlarge the pilot hole to the final diameter hole size of 3-1/2 inches. File the edges as needed. Normally, the center of the gooseneck ball will be directly above or slightly forward, within an inch or 2, of the center of the axle but it is possible that on some truc
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Location of Center of Hide-A-Goose Gooseneck Ball on a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71
First, on a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, you would need to use # 9465-54. The installation kit for the hitch your referenced is not designed for the 1500. For 9465-54 the measurement is 44-3/4 inches from the rear edge of the bed forward. See instructions link. The ball should be centered in most every case either directly above the rear axle or a few inches in front of the rear axle. Any further back than this and the truck will ride high in the front causing steering and braking problems.
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Can a Blue Ox Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Install on a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with Firestone Air Bags
If you look at the instructions for the Blue Ox gooseneck trailer hitch # DH1101 you will see that it mounts to the top and inside of the truck frame on a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. If you have Firestone system # F2071 its brackets install on the outside side of the frame. There should be no interference with these kits. But you will want to make sure by looking at where your kit is actually installed on your specific truck. Then compare that to the linked instructions to get a better idea of fit.
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Can a Gooseneck Hitch Be Installed in a 2004 Nissan Titan with a 5-1/2 ft Bed
The Curt Gooseneck Hitch # C620-664 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2004 Nisan Titan with a 5-1/2 foot bed. The issue you will most likely see is that when you go to make a tight turn the trailer will want to hit the cab of your truck. If the front of your trailer is very narrow then this might work for you, but most likely you would not have the clearance. There is a formula to determine if you have enough clearance to make a 90 degree turn. (A+B) - C = Clearance A. equals
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Towing a Gooseneck Trailer with a 5th Wheel Hitch in a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
There are several ways that you can tow a gooseneck trailer with a 5th wheel trailer hitch. We actually have an FAQ article on this subject which I have linked for you. Probably the easiest way is to adapt the trailer itself to work with the 5th wheel hitch in your truck. To do this the trailer would need to either have the type of coupler that has an inner and outer tube where the inner tube can be removed. Then you just replace the regular inner tube with one that has a 5th wheel king pin o
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Fit of Reese Elite Series Under Bed Gooseneck Hitch # RP30158-68 on 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500
GM stopped using the C/K name after the 2000 model year, so I am assuming you are speaking of a 2013 Silverado 3500 Dually. According to my contact in the tech services department at Reese, the Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck Rail and Hitch Kit you referenced, part # RP30158-68 is indeed compatible with your 2013 Silverado 3500 Series Dually Diesel. If you do not already have a 7-way connector installed in your truck bed, you can install one using part # PK11893-11932. If at some time
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What are the Two Additional Carriage Bolts Used For with the Pro Series Gooseneck Plate
The carriage bolts, washers and spacer blocks that are included with the Pro Series 25K Gooseneck Plate, # 49080, only need to be used if you have a 4-bolt base rails installed on your truck. You can tell if you have a 4-bolt kit if you only have two carriage bolts holding each base rail to the frame brackets . I have attached a photo showing the difference between 4-bolt rails and 10-bolt rails. The two additional bolts will need to be installed in the center holes on the base rails if you
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Reese Elite Series Installation Kit and Suspension Enhancement for a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab
The Reese Elite series complete installation kit # RP30158-52 is listed as a fit for your 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab. This install kit has brackets that fit around the bottoms of the frame rails and use u-bolts to essentially clamp the kit to the frame. Take a look at the instructions I have linked. The Air Lift system you referenced, # AL57295, installs with brackets on the bottom of the frames so it is not likely to fit with the hitch installation kit. I included a link to the instruction
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Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendation fora 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
We do have gooseneck options that will fit your 1999 Dodge Ram but Valley hitch # V69791 will not fit. I have included a link to the gooseneck hitches that do fit. A popular option is the Blue Ox Diamond Hitch # DH1101. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. For in-bed wiring the recommend harness is # 20023.
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How Difficult is the Installation of the Remove-A-Ball Gooseneck Hitch on a 2012 Chevy Silverado HD
The level of difficulty for the installation of the Draw-Tite Remove-a-ball Gooseneck Hitch, # 6300-4456, on your 2012 Chevrolet Silverado HD is going to depend on the experience and mechanical ability of the installer. There is no welding required to install this hitch, however, there will be some drilling and cutting of the truck bed and heat shield required to install this hitch. I have attached the installation instructions for the Remove-a-Ball hitch and the rail kit for you to check ou
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Will the Curt Folding Ball Gooseneck Hitch Fit on a 2003 Ford F-250
For your 2003 Ford F-250, I would recommend looking into a custom fit option like the Curt Quick Goose 2 Gooseneck Hitch and Installation Kit, # C640-644. The installation kit for this hitch was designed specifically for your truck making the installation much easier. I have attached a link to the installation instructions for you to check out. The Curt Folding Ball Gooseneck Hitch, # C-52, that you referenced is a universal gooseneck hitch that is designed to work with the Universal Folding
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What is the Length and Width of Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch 9465
I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite and the Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # 9465, is 17 inches wide left to right and 7-1/4 inches front to back. If you have a 1999 Ford F-250 or F-350 then the correct Hide-A-Goose hitch is # 9460-48. This hitch fits short or long bed models and comes with the installation kit. It will not fit models with a step side bed. I have linked instructions and a video showing a typical installation for you.
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Blue Ox Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for a 2002 Chevy Silverado
I did some checking and the Blue Ox Gooseneck # DH1301 that you referenced will work on your 2002 Chevy Silverado 3500 with an 8 ft bed and dual rear wheels. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
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Blue Ox Gooseneck Trailer Hitch and 5th Wheel Adapter for a 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 Long Bed Dually
To install the Blue Ox gooseneck trailer hitch # DH1308 on your 2012 GMC Sierra or a Silverado 3500, you will only need to temporarily lower the exhaust to ease installation and trim a heat shield. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. I have also included a link to a video showing a typical installation. When the ball is stored upside down in the cavity it will prevent most dirt and debris from getting into the ball cavity. A Blue Ox cover is not available for adde
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Gooseneck Rail Kit and Hitch Recommendation for a 1988 Chevy V30
I spoke to my contact at Curt and he informed me that the only gooseneck option they have for you setup would be to go with a Universal Gooseneck Rail Kit # C61502 and then a Folding Ball Gooseneck Hitch # C-52. I attached installation instructions for both products for you to check out.
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Draw-Tite Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1996 Chevy 3500 Truck
Yes, actually the Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit # 9465-40 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 1996 Chevy 3500 single axle. Check out the installation instructions I attached for this hitch also.
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How to Determine Where the Gooseneck Ball will Be in the Bed of a 1997 Ford F-350
You will measure from the front of the truck bed closest to the cab of the truck back to determine where the ball will be in your bed. If you have a 96 inch bed you will measure 47 inches back from the front of the bed. If you have a 72 inch bed you will measure 35 inches from the front of the truck bed back. Check out the picture I attached. Now to center it left to right you will want to measure the distance between the wheel wheels and divide by 2 to determine where the center is. I als
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Curt Flat Plate Gooseneck Hitch # C65500 for 2000 F350 Cab and Chassis with Flat Bed
The Curt Flat Plate Gooseneck is a multi-fit application that can indeed be used on a cab and chassis truck equipped with a flat bed. Typically, the plate would be placed on top of the flat bed over the rear axle. The Universal Rail Kit, part # C61502 can be used to provide the under bed bracing. Holes would be drilled through the plate, through the bed and into the frame members and the rail kit. At least six 1/2 inch grade 5 bolts need to be used to fasten the plate to the rail kit. Becaus
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Can a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch be Installed in a 2002 Ford Super Duty with a Plastic Bed Liner
In order to install a gooseneck trailer hitch like # DH1201 you will need to cut a hole in the plastic bed liner for the ball of course but also for the safety chain loops. Otherwise the plastic bed liner should not be an issue. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
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Reese Hide-A-Goose Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Ball Will Not Go Down
This has come up before with different gooseneck hitches that have a hiding ball feature. Normally the cause is some kind of debris, whether it be dirt or corrosion, that is not allowing the ball to move freely or the pin to go all the way in or out. The solution is to clean out the ball cavity as best as you can and then lubricate the hitch according to the instructions which I have linked for you. In the instructions Reese states to make sure to use the magnetic cover to keep the assembly f
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How To Determine Clearance on 2003 Ford F-350 Short Bed To Use Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter
Measuring is going to be very important when determining the safest way to tow a fifth wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch on your 2003 Ford F-350 short bed truck. The first step is to make sure that your fifth wheel trailer can be used with an adapter. Some fifth wheel manufactures state not to. To determine the clearance needed on your 2003 Ford F-350 short bed, you need to take the width of your fifth wheel and divide by two. Then measure from the gooseneck hitch ball in the truck to the
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What is the Difference Between Gooseneck Trailer Hitch 9464-35 and 9464-57 for a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500
The Hide-A-Goose hitch # 9464-35 and # 9464-57 have different installation kits but either one will fit your 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed. The 9464-57 includes a newer installation kit than the older version 9464-35. I have included links to the instructions for each so you can see what each installation would require. I have also included a link to a video showing a typical installation of # 9464-35.
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Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation For 2002 Ford F-550 Super Duty Without a Bed
After speaking to my contact at Curt, I have found the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500 is a compatible fit for your 2002 Ford F-550 Super Duty without a bed. It comes with a 2-5/16 inch ball rated at 30,000 lbs and D rings. With the amount of weight you are towing, I recommend to install the plate only using the Curt Universal Gooseneck Ball Rail Kit, # C61502 rails.Just bolting the plate to the truck without adding rails will not allow it to meet the 30,000 lb rating. Also, I recommend h
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Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
I spoke with my contact at Blue Ox and she stated that you will measure from the rear edge of the bed, not the tailgate, forward 45 inches. This is where the center of the ball hole would be. If you do this and it is not centered over the rear axle then the hitch will not fit. Currently we only have fits for the 6-1/2 foot bed models. My Blue Ox contact stated that you would need to measure on the 5-1/2 foot bed. The other gooseneck hitches we carry are not listed as a fit for a 5-1/2 foot b
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Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 with Firestone Air Bags
After looking over how the various Firestone air bags install on a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 I have determined that you would not be able to install Draw-Tite gooseneck hitch # 9460-39, but I do have a probable solution for you. Since you should not make modifications to the hitch or air bag mounts, you will need a hitch that does not interfere with the air bag brackets. Take a look at Blue Ox hitch # DH1101. This hitch attaches to the upper inside of the frame rails, see instruction link. Compare
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Gooseneck Ball Location with Curt Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Installed on a 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
According to the instructions for Curt gooseneck hitch # C630-652, which I have linked for you, on a long box the center of the gooseneck ball hole will be 47 inches back from the back of the truck cab. On a short box it will be 35 inches.
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Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2008 Ford F-350 Short Bed
For a 2008 Ford F-350 short bed the most economical gooseneck trailer hitch is the Blue Ox Diamond hitch # DH1203. This hitch will not fit models with the Power Stroke Diesel. If you do have a diesel then the most economical option that will fit is # 9460-48. I have included some instruction and video links for you. Since you have a 5th wheel trailer, the best and safest option is to use a 5th wheel trailer hitch. The most economical option is Curt hitch # 16516 and installation kit # C16448-
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Do Bedliners Need to be Removed to Install a Gooseneck Hitch
You will have to cut out a portion of the bed liner of your 2001 Ford F-250 in order to install the Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Gooseneck Hitch with Installation Kit # C600-644. This hitch is confirmed to fit your 2001 Ford Super Duty. If you are careful with how you cut the bedliner you can use the portion you remove as a plug to cover up the removed section when the ball is down. Check out the installation instructions for this product that I attached also.
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Does a Draw-Tite Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Come with the Installation Kit for a 2011 Toyota Tundra
The Draw-Tite gooseneck hitch # 9465-36 includes the hitch itself and the custom fit installation kit for a 2011 Toyota Tundra. The install kit fits the 6-1/2 and 8 foot bed models. The only other things you will need for installation are the proper tools. If you need a hole saw, use # 58381.
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Will the Blue Ox Diamond #DH1303 fit a 1991 K2500 Light Duty 6 Lug Pickup with 6-1/2 ft Bed
Yes, the Blue Ox Diamond Gooseneck Hitch, # DH1303, will fit on your 1991 Chevrolet K2500 pick up with a 6-1/2 ft bed and 6 lug wheels as long as it does not have a flareside/stepside bed. The brackets with this hitch do not require any drilling into the truck frame for installation and this hitch is rated to meet the manufacturers tow ratings. Before towing a gooseneck trailer using this hitch and your truck you should check the towing capacities of your truck.
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How Much will Elite Series Under-Bed Gooseneck # RP30158-68 Extend into Bed of 2012 Silverado 3500
I spoke with my contact at Reese regarding your question. He tells me that housing around the socket for the gooseneck ball will essentially be flush if your bed has a spray-in bed liner. If you do not have a spray-in liner, the housing will extend about 3/16 to 1/4 inch above the bed. Keep in mind that the pucks for the Elite fifth wheel hitch will extend about 1/2 inch into the bed.
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5th Wheel Installation Kit and Gooseneck Plate Recommendations for a 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500
The universal 5th wheel installation kit # RP30035 does fit in the 2001 Chevy Silverado. And the above bed gooseneck hitch # RP58079 fits in the rails. However with a short bed you might need to use # 49080 because it can be mounted in the rails with the ball further back to allow for more clearance between truck and trailer. I have linked instructions for you.
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Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for a 2011 Dodge Ram with a Short Bed
The Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Gooseneck Hitch with Installation Kit you will want for your 2011 Dodge Ram with a short bed would be the part # C600-657. Basically, the ball and safety chain loops will be the only part of this hitch that will be above the bed of the truck and will sit almost completely flush with the bed when the ball is in the down position.
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Valley Stow-A-Ball Gooseneck Hitch and Install Kit for 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
Valley does not have an install kit for the V69663 that would be compatible with your truck. For your 2004 Silverado 2500HD, you would want to go with the # V69644 Stow-A-Ball hitch and the # V69854 install kit. The install kit includes all necessary hardware to complete your installation. Draw-Tite also offers the Invert-A-Ball Gooseneck Hitch, part # 9465-34, which is a bit less expensive. You would also need the wiring harness, part # 20110 to provide a 7-way connector in the truck bed.
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Where is the Gooseneck Ball Hole Location in the Bed of a 2007 Chevy Silverado 3500 Long Bed
According to the instructions for gooseneck trailer hitch # 9465-34, on a long bed 2007 Chevy Silverado, new body style, the hole for the ball will be drilled 49-3/8 inches measuring from the rear edge of the bed forward. I have linked the instructions for you to view. You will need a hole saw link # 58381 to drill the hole.
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Gooseneck Trailer Hitches for a 2011 Chevy Silverado Short Bed and 1988 Alperlite Trailer
There are numerous gooseneck hitch options depending on the series truck you have (1500, 2500HD, or 3500). I have included a link to the gooseneck hitch main page for your truck. Just select the correct series/bed size combination to see the available options. In terms of clearance issues, some of the hitches can be used with an offset ball to provide a few more inches of clearance. And the shape of many gooseneck trailers (a V-shape at the front) actually helps with clearance on short bed tr
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Will the Draw-Tite Hid-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Hitch Fit on a 1998 Chevrolet 1500 6-1/2 ft Bed
According to Draw-Tite the Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Hitch, # 9465-40, will fit on your 1998 Chevrolet 1500 with the 6-1/2 ft bed as long as it does not have a stepside or flareside bed. At this time we do not have a gooseneck trailer hitch if your truck has a stepside or flareside bed. I have attached the installation instructions of this hitch for you to check out. Since you have a short bed, you may be interested in a gooseneck hitch ball with a 5 inch offset like part # 19308.
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Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1999 Ford F-150 Short Bed
There are a couple of gooseneck options for the 1999 Ford F-150 short bed. First, you can use the Quick Goose 2, # C630-637, that you have referenced. You can also use # C600-637. Both hitches come with the same installation kit. I have linked instructions for the installation kit and # C630-637 for you to view.
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Where is the Gooseneck Ball Hole Located in the Bed of a 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Long Bed
On the Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose, # 9465-34, for the 2008 Chevy Silverado, the center of the gooseneck ball hole will be 49-3/8 inches forward of the rear edge of the truck bed (not the tail gate. I have included a link to the instructions for the hitch and installation kit for you to compare to your truck to determine fit.
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Does Hide-A-Goose Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 9460-48 Come w/Everything to Install on 2006 Ford F-250
The Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit, # 9460-48, comes with the hitch, the installation kit, and the hardware needed for installation. The only thing you need are tools to complete the installation. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
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Does Draw-Tite Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 9465 Come w/Installation Hardware for, 2005 Chevy Silverado
The hitch comes with hardware but you will need the correct underbed installation kit. We do have all of these parts together, # 9465-34. It comes with all the parts needed for installation. I have included links to the installation instructions for you to view.
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Fit of Blue Ox Diamond Gooseneck Hitch # DH1202 on 1997 Ford F350 w/ 8 Foot Bed
According to our friends at Blue Ox, their Diamond Underbed Gooseneck Hitch you referenced, part # DH1202 will indeed fit your 1997 Ford F350 with the 8 foot bed. Installation will require that two holes be drilled in each frame rail. Using red Locktite thread locker, part # LT37420 is recommended on the installation hardware. To see the installation details, click on the provided link.
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Gooseneck Hitch for a 2012 Chevrolet 3500 HD Dually
We have quite a few gooseneck hitches that will fit your 2012 Chevrolet 3500 HD dually. The Blue Ox Diamond Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # DH1308, that you referenced will work well with your truck and has an underbed design which will give you full use of your truck bed when you are not towing. This hitch will fit trucks with single or dual rear wheels. I have attached the installation instructions and an installation video for you to check out. The truck in the video is different from your truc
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Are Install Brackets Available for Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose Hitch for a 1984 Chevy K20 Truck
I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite, who tells me that the available install bracket kits for the Hide-A-Goose # 9465 only go back to the 1988 model year. Your best bet would be to install fifth wheel rails using the install kit, part # RP30035 and using a gooseneck plate like part # RP58079 that would easily attach to the rails. I have linked you to the install instructions for the fifth wheel rails. The instructions that apply to your truck are on page 7 of the instructions.
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Is Everything Included for Installation and Use in the Reese Remov-A-Ball Gooseneck Hitch
Yes, the Reese Remov-A-Ball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Installation Kit, # 6300-4440, includes everything that you will need for installation and use. The rail kit, 2-5/16 inch hitch ball and the magnetic cover are included. I have attached a link to the installation instructions for you.
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Will a Blue Ox Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Fit a 1995 Ford F-350 Super Duty Regular Cab Long Bed
The Blue Ox Gooseneck trailer hitch, # DH1202, will fit your 1995 Ford F-350 Super Duty. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. Compare them to where it would install on your truck to make sure there is no interference. Provided the truck is stock there should not be an issue.
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Will Blue Ox Gooseneck Hitch # DH1205 Fit a 2012 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4WD With 5-1/2 Foot Bed
I spoke with my contact at Blue Ox and they said that the Blue Ox Gooseneck Diamond Hitch, part # DH1205, will fit your 2012 Ford F-150 Super Crew with 5-1/2 foot bed. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Blue Ox hitch. If you want to verify the hitch will fit I would recommend to measure from the rear edge of the bed, not the tailgate, forward 45 inches. This is where the center of the ball hole would be. You will want that ball hole to be centered over the rear axle
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Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for a 2005 Ford F250XL
Yes the Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 9460-48 that you referenced will work on your 2005 Ford F250XL with an 8 foot bed. Check out the installation instructions and installation video I attached.
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Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing a 36 ft Layton Toy Hauler
Anytime you have the choice between a gooseneck hitch and a fifth wheel hitch to pull a fifth wheel trailer, I always recommend a fifth wheel hitch. The fifth wheel hitch will provide more clearance between your truck and trailer, especially when making sharp turns with your truck. The fifth wheel hitch will also provide more stability for the truck and trailer when towing. With a fifth wheel hitch, the king pin on the trailer can attach directly to the hitch. With a gooseneck hitch, an adap
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Installation Kit for a Curt Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 Long Bed
The correct installation kit for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 is # C60604. It will fit with the Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store gooseneck hitch; Curt Quick Goose 2 gooseneck hitch; or Curt Underbed, Folding gooseneck hitch. You might also be interested in the installation tool, # C60606, to make installation even easier. I have linked instructions for the tool and the installation kit.
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Is there Enough Clearance on a Short Bed Truck to Make Tight Turns with a Gooseneck Trailer
With a short bed truck, you may need to go with a gooseneck ball with an offset if there is one available for the hitch you have. This will give you extra clearance when making tight turns. To determine if you can safely make tight turns, there is a formula you can follow. Measure the distance from the center of the gooseneck ball to the back of the truck cab. Call this measurement A. Next, measure the width of the trailer overhang and divide by 2 to get half, measurement B. If A is 4 inches
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Will Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Install Kit Fit 2011 Ford Super Duty Short Bed
You can install the Reese Elite Series 5th wheel install kit and gooseneck hitch, # RP30138-26 on a short bed 2011 Ford Super Duty. I have included a link to the instructions for the 5th wheel part (# RP30126) and you can see that the instructions state for 6 foot and 8 foot beds.
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Can You Install a Gooseneck Hitch on a 1998 Chevrolet 2500 with a 3 Inch Body Lift
The problem with putting a gooseneck hitch in a truck with a body lift is that the gooseneck hitch mounts to the frame, and as you know a body lift will lift the body higher off of the frame. Well, a gooseneck hitch installs onto the frame and the ball height is set for vehicles without a body lift. So, if you were to install a hitch on a truck with a body lift the ball will not stick up far enough through the body for a gooseneck coupler to attach to it. With a body lift you will not be a
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Replacement Hitch Ball Needed For Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose Gooseneck Hitch # 9465
I verified with my contact at Draw-Tite that the correct replacement hitch ball for the Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Hitch, # 9465, is the Reese Hide-A-Goose Gooseneck Ball, # 19309. We also offer the Reese Hide-A-Goose Performer Ball, # 19306, that has a 1 inch rise and the Reese Gooseneck Hitch Ball, # 19308, that has a 5 inch offset for your hitch.
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Curt Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for a 1999 Ford F350
As long as you do not have a Flareside/Stepside bed on your 1999 Ford F350 this Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Gooseneck Hitch # C600-644 would be the correct hitch for you and comes with everything you would need to install it including the the installation kit. Check out the installation instructions I attached for you to check out also.
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Where do 5th Wheel Rails Install on a 1997 Chevy K2500
The brackets will install onto the frame of your 1997 K2500, to determine exactly where you will need to find the correct location of the rails for the hitch and then install them in relation to where the rails will need to be installed. To determine the location of the rails you will need to measure 30-15/16 inches from the rear of the truck bed to the rear edge of the rear hitch rail if you have an 8 ft bed and 26-3/16 inches if you have a short bed. Check out the installation instructions
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Gooseneck Hitch With Removable Ball for a 2000 Ford F250 Super Duty with Air Bags
The most economical gooseneck hitch we carry that has a removable ball and would most likely work on your 2000 Ford F250 Super Duty with air bags mounted on the outside of the truck frame, is the Blue Ox Diamond Hitch, # DH1201. You should go over the installation instructions closely to be sure that this system will work with your air bag setup. The L brackets in the Blue ox kit are shorter than any of the outside frame brackets in any of the other kits and will allow the most clearance for
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Install Kit to Install Valley Stow-A-Ball # V69644 on 2001 GMC Sierra 1500HD
According to the folks at Valley, the proper install rail kit for the # V69644 Stow-A-Ball Gooseneck Hitch on your 2001 GMC Sierra 1500HD would be the # V69855 that you mentioned. To see the install instructions, click on the provided link.
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Air Bag Suspension Compatible With Gooseneck Hitch for 2005 F350
The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Spring System, part # F2398 is compatible with your 2005 F350 2WD model. This system is indeed compatible with fifth wheel or gooseneck hitches, as confirmed by Firestone. For added convenience, you might also be interested in the Firestone Level Command, part # F2097. The Level Command system provides an on-board compressor that would allow you to adjust the air pressure in the bags from the truck cab, using a dash mounted switch. I will link you to t
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Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Nissan Titan King Cab
The only gooseneck trailer hitch we carry for the 2012 Nissan Titan is made by Curt, # C620-664. I have included links to the installation instructions for you. You may also need a different ball with an offset, # C602, which will provide you with 4 extra inches of clearance compared to the regular ball that is included.
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Comparing the Curt Spyder and Pro Series Gooseneck Trailer Hitches for 5th Wheel Rails
First, I have included a link to all of the gooseneck hitches we carry that fit in 5th wheel rails. The Curt Spyder, # 16085, has a low profile design and it is heavier than the Pro Series plate style hitch # 49080. Besides that, there really are not a lot of differences. The big advantage that the Pro Series hitch has is that it can be oriented so that the ball is closer to the back of the truck for more clearance when towing with a short bed truck. For me, I like the Pro Series plate bet
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Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendations for a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500
There are a couple of issues that you need to be aware of. First, you need to consult the owners manual for the gross combined vehicle weight rating for the truck. From what I could find, the towing capacity of the truck does not come very close to 30,000 pounds. Next, I do have a solution for installing a 5th wheel hitch and gooseneck in your truck. First, for a 5th wheel trailer hitch and install kit, I recommend the Reese 16K round tube slider, # RP30075 which will offer you the most trave
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Will a Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Fit a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 with 8 Foot Bed
The Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose, # 9464-35, is a fit for a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 with an 8 foot bed. I have included links to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation for you. I have also included a link to all of the gooseneck trailer hitches that will fit a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 8 Foot Bed.
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Compatibility of Curt Spyder Gooseneck Adapter with Husky Fifth Wheel Rails
The Curt Spyder Gooseneck Adapter Plate is compatible with Valley fifth wheel install rails, and Husky rails were manufactured by Valley. It is a fairly safe bet that the Adapter Plate will most likely be compatible with your rails. You can confirm this by comparing the spacing of the slots on your existing rails to those shown in the photo I provided. If the center-to-center dimension of the mounting slots is 20-1/2 inches, the Curt Spyder would indeed work with your existing rails.
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Will Blue Ox Gooseneck Hitch # DH1301 Fit a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 With TruckCraft Flatbed
The Blue Ox Underbed Gooseneck Hitch, part # DH1301, will only fit on a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Dually models. The Blue Ox Underbed Gooseneck Hitch, part # DH1302, will only fit on the Chevy 3500 single rear tire models. The hitch mounts to the truck frame and uses existing holes in the truck frame. It only requires a 4 inch diameter hole in the truck bed. I will not be able to tell you if the Blue Ox gooseneck hitch will fit on your truck with the TruckCraft Aluminum Flatbed, but
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Are Additional Parts Needed to Install the Reese Gooseneck Hitch # RP58079 on a 2005 Ford F-350
If the Reese Above-Bed Gooseneck Hitch, # RP58079, will fit in the rails that you currently have installed on your 2005 Ford F-350, then you will not need any additional parts. The mounting tabs on this hitch measure side to side 10 inches from center to center and front to back 21-15/16 inches center to center. You will want to measure the mounting holes in your rails to see if this hitch will fit. This hitch is designed to fit standard fifth wheel base rails from Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidde
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Blue Ox Diamond Gooseneck Hitch for a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Truck
Yes, we have the Blue Ox Diamond Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # DH1101, that is designed to fit the 1999 Dodge 1500 1/2 ton , 2500 3/4 ton and 3500 1 ton trucks. For your truck, with an 8 foot bed, you will drill a 4 inch diameter hole at 46 inches on center from the rear edge of the truck bed with the tailgate removed. I added a link to the installation instructions for you to look over and a video showing the installation of a Blue Ox Gooseneck on a 2012 GMC that should be somewhat hel
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Adapter to Tow Fifth Wheel with Curt Quick Goose # C60630
We offer several different adapters that would allow you to pull a fifth wheel trailer with a truck that is equipped with a gooseneck hitch. As I do not have any information about your truck, I will run through the various alternatives that might work for you. If you have not already installed the gooseneck hitch, you will be better off using a fifth wheel hitch installed on rails in your truck bed, and using a gooseneck adapter like part # 49080 that would install on the fifth wheel rails wh
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Gooseneck Hitch for 2008 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
For a 2008 Silverado Crew Cab with the 5-1/2 foot short bed, the Curt Gooseneck Hitch and Install Kit # C615-632 is indeed the correct gooseneck hitch. For install details, click the provided links.
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Will the Blue Ox Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # DH1204 Fit a 2011 Ford F-250 Diesel with DEF Tank
I spoke with my contact at Blue Ox and she stated that the Gooseneck hitch, # DH1204, will fit the diesel models with the DEF tank on the 2011 Ford F-250. I have included a link to those instructions for you for reference.
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Which Blue Ox Diamond Gooseneck Hitch for 2005 Dodge Ram
The correct Blue Ox Diamond Hitch for your 2005 Dodge Ram will depend on the length of the truck bed. For the 6 foot bed, use # DH1104 or for the 8 foot bed, use # DH1102. During installation, Blue Ox recommends using thread locker like part # LT37420 on all bolts. To see installation details for both hitches, click the provided links.
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Does Draw-Tite Gooseneck Trailer Hitch 9465-34 Come w/Install Kit for 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic
If your 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic is a 2500 series, then you can use gooseneck trailer hitch # 9465-34 and it does come with the correct installation kit to install it on your truck. If you have a different series truck, you will need a different hitch/installation kit combo. I have included a link to the gooseneck hitch main page for a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic. Just click on the link from the list that represents your truck to see the available options. The hitches come with the inst
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How Does the Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Install on a 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500
There should be some holes in the truck frame on a 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500, you just may not be able to see them unless you know where to look. I have included a link to the installation instructions for the install kit and for the hitch portions. Compare these locations in the instructions to your truck to determine if your truck does have the mounting locations specified. The u-bolts you see are actually for safety chains from the trailer to the hitch. For a short bed truck I also reco
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Does the Ball Lock Into Place when Upside Down in Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
I called and spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite to confirm. When turned upside down in the Draw-Tite gooseneck trailer hitch, # 9465-34, the ball simply rests inside of the cavity, the handle does not lock it into place. The hitch does come with a magnetic cover, see picture, to cover the hole so it is not exposed. I have also included some instruction links for you.
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Will the Draw-Tite Gooseneck Hitch # 6002 Work with My Existing Bed Rails
If you are wanting to use the Draw-Tite Gooseneck hitch you referenced, part # 6002, I would recommend that you measure your existing rails, and compare them with the photo I edited for you. If the holes in the rails that you have installed match those shown in the photo, the # 6002 would be compatible with your existing rails.
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Gooseneck Trailer Hitch that Will Fit in Place of a Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
The gooseneck plate that you have referenced, # 6002, fits in above the bed rails like # RP58058. It almost sound like you have the power puck system (underbed) for wither a Signature series or Elite series 5th wheel trailer hitch. If this is the case, you would need # RP30845. I have included a link to the instructions for both plates.
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Replacement Ball for a Blue Ox Diamond Under-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
We do carry replacement balls for the Blue Ox Diamond under-bed gooseneck trailer hitches. You will need # BX62-3604. This is a standard 2-5/16 inch diameter ball and it is uniquely designed to specifically fit the Blue Ox Diamond hitches.
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Ball Hole Location When Installing a Draw-Tite Gooseneck Trailer Hitch on a 2005 Chevy Silverado
Normally, the center of the gooseneck ball will be directly above or slightly forward, within an inch or 2, of the center of the axle but it is possible that on some trucks it could be more forward. On the 2005 Chevy Silverado, the instructions, linked for you, state that the hole should be 44-1/2 inches from the rear of the bed on a short box, and 49-3/8 inches on a long box. The measurements are from the end of the bed, not the tailgate, to the center of the hole. If you measure on your tru
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Installing the Blue Ox Diamond Underbed Gooseneck Hitch on a 1997 Ford F250 and F350 with Duraliner
You should not have any problems installing the Blue Ox Diamond Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # DH1202, in your 1997 Ford Truck with a Duraliner bed liner. This is an underbed hitch which means all of the mounting points will be under the truck bed. The only thing you will have to do to the truck bed is cut a hole in the truck bed and bed liner for the hitch ball and slots for the safety cable attachments. If the bed liner is too tall to allow the gooseneck to rotate properly you may nee
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Will Blue Ox Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Fit 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Long Bed and is Installation Difficult
The Blue Ox gooseneck hitch, # DH1104, will fit your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 long bed as long as the truck does not have the heavy duty suspension. I have also included a link to all of the gooseneck hitches that will fit your truck. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to review. It takes our installers about 5 hours to install a gooseneck hitch, depending on the hitch and vehicle. But we have lifts, all the tools, and the installers are very experienced. A shade tree
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Will a Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Fit a 1989 GMC C/K 3500 Dually
As long as your 1989 GMC C/K 3500 is not a 4-door crew cab model, the Hide-A-Goose Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # 9465-40, will fit. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. The hitch does come with the correct installation kit. You may need a hole saw, # 58381 if you do not already have one.
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Will the Pro Series 25K Gooseneck Plate Fit on RBW 5th Wheel Rails
The Pro Series 25K Gooseneck Plate, # 49080, that you referenced will fit on your RBW rails as long as they are the industry standard rails. If they are custom RBW rails, then it will not fit. I spoke with my contact for Pro Series and they do not test their gooseneck plates on RBW rails, so the fit is not guaranteed. I pulled the item from our warehouse and took some measurements for you. The distance between the tabs front to back is 22 inches from center to center. The distance between th
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Will the Blue Ox Diamond Hitch Gooseneck Hitch # DH1202 Fit 1996 Ford F350 Diesel Long Box
According to my contacts at Blue Ox, the # DH1202 is indeed the correct Diamond Hitch for your 1996 F350 long bed. The hitch will not fit short box diesel models, but it would be fine with your long box equipped F350. I will link you to our Gooseneck towing FAQ article that you might find helpful.
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Will the Reese Remov-A-Ball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Fit a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
If your 2012 Dodge Ram has rear doors that are smaller than the front doors, then you can use the Remov-A-Ball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # 6300-4446. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. If your truck has the 4 full-size doors, none of the kits available we carry will fit.
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Will the Pro Series Gooseneck Adapter Fit in 5th Wheel Rails that a Pro Series Hitch fit In
This Pro Series 25K Gooseneck Plate # 49080 that you referenced would fit in the rails of your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 that currently has a Pro Series 15k Fifth Wheel installed in it. This adapter is confirmed to fit in Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese and Valley brand rails and would work well with, what most likely are Reese rails, that are in your vehicle. Check out the installation video I attached for you to check out also.
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Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1996 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Short Bed Powerstroke Diesel
Blue Ox lists the gooseneck trailer hitch # DH1202 as a fit for all models of the 1996 Ford F-250 but the instructions, linked for reference, state that it will NOT fit the Power Stroke diesel models. Instead, you can use the Curt Double Lock, # C600-636. I spoke with my contact at Curt to be sure and he verified that it will fit your truck. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this hitch as well.
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Is Drilling Required for Blue Ox Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Installation on a 2012 Chevy Silverado
Installation instructions for the Blue ox gooseneck trailer hitch # DH1308 are provided as a link on the product page and I have also linked them here for you. While there is some drilling involved (through the bed), the instructions do not indicate any drilling required into the frame. The instructions do call for the use of Loctite, # LT37420.
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