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• Comparing Buyers Products and Curt Gooseneck Hitch Plates For Installation On a 2017 Freightliner
  Yes, the Buyers Products 42" x 13-1/2" Gooseneck Hitch Plate # 3373014981 can be bolted directly to the top of your frame rails on your 2017 Freightliner Cascadia. The overall height is 5" tall. The main difference between the Buyers # 3373014981 and Curt # C65500 is the width of the Curt. The Curt gooseneck plate is 48" wide while the Buyers is 42" wide. The Curt is also slightly shorter with a height of 4-3/4" tall. Both plates are 3/8" thick and while the Curt can support up to 30,000lbs...
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• Can a Gooseneck Hitch Be Installed on a 2009 F-450 Cab and Chassis
  The Curt Flat Plate Gooseneck # C65500 is a multi-fit application that can be used on a cab and chassis truck. 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. At this time there...
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• Can I Bolt the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate Directly to the Frame on a 2006 GMC Topkick 4500 Chassis?
  Hey Jon. The Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate item # C65500 can be bolted directly to the frame of your 2006 GMC Topkick 4500 chassis. It requires a minimum of six grade 5 bolts. It measures 48" long by 13" wide and is 3/8" thick. Please note that we have asked Curt about this exact situation before. Using this installation method they can not guaranty the exact weight capacity but it should be close to 20,000 lbs. Curt does not have an installation kit for your Topkick. How wide is the frame...
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• Gooseneck Hitch Solution for 1976 Ford F-250
  Hey Josh, so we can help but we don't have any custom fit gooseneck hitches that fit your 1976 Ford F-250. Best option would be a universal style option like the Curt plate part # C65500 which would need to get welded to the top of the truck frame like you see in the attached picture.
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• Gooseneck And 5th Wheel Options For 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Cab And Chassis
  Hello Eric, thanks for getting in touch. I do have some options for you, but there are no custom fit gooseneck or 5th wheel options for a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 cab and chassis. For the gooseneck I recommend using the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500. This plate is universal and it is generally attached to the flat bed or directly to the frame using grade 5 or higher bolts. It is possible to attach a 5th wheel hitch to your vehicle, but it would need to go in the same place as the gooseneck,...
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• Gooseneck Option For A 2013 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab With Utility Bed
  Hello Shawn, thanks for reaching out. For trucks with a utility bed, there are not going to be any custom fit bolt-on options for a gooseneck hitch. The best option will be to use the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500. Keep in mind that this installation will need to be done by a professional welder/fabricator since you have the utility bed. The Curt Gooseneck Plate is 48" wide and 4-3/4" tall. The steel plate is 3/8" thick.
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• Availability Of Gooseneck Hitch For 2007 Toyota Tundra With 8' Bed
  Hello Brad, thanks for reaching out. I double checked with Curt, and the # C60751 gooseneck hitch will only fit the 6.5' bed models of the 2007 Toyota Tundra. I am sorry to say we do not offer a gooseneck hitch for the 8' bed models at this time. The only option would be to take that hitch, or a universal hitch like part # C65500 to a welder and have them fabricate something for you.
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• Recommended Gooseneck Hitch Option for Cab and Chassis Ford F-450
  I spoke with my contact at Curt and sent him everything you sent me including the pictures and here is what he responded with: Typically we recommend our universal over-bed installation kit, part # C61502, compatible for the over-bed folding & fixed ball gooseneck hitches, parts # C61502 & # C61100 for the cab and chassis trucks. That said this installation kit would also need to be modified to fit the 34” OD cab & chassis frame. We recommend that a certified structural welder perform...
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• Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for Cab and Chassis Truck
  The Curt Flat Plate Gooseneck # C65500 is a multi-fit application that can be used on a cab and chassis truck. 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. At this time there...
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• Best Way to Drill Holes Through the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate Part # C65500
  The best way to drill through the Curt gooseneck flat plate # C65500 is using a standard drill and drill bit. When drilling go slow and steady. It's a soft steel so you won't have any issues drilling a hole. When you're drilling through metal, it's a good idea to drill the holes in two or three stages. Begin with a small diameter bit and use the subsequent bits to gradually enlarge the hole I would use the pre-drilled holes in the rails to mark the locations on the flat plate. I included...
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• Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate Installation Weight Capacity
  Curt says the Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500 can be installed to the frame rails with a minimum of six 1/2 inch Grade 5 mounting bolts, but that would not allow the plate to meet the 30,000 lbs. GTW rating. They have not tested the plate by itself so it is not rated for a certain capacity. The strength of the gooseneck plate comes from the mounting crossbars and the frame itself, so the capacity would vary greatly depending on your installation. The product can most likely pull a light...
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• Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for Ford F-450 Cab and Chassis
  The Curt Flat Plate Gooseneck # C65500 is a multi-fit application that can be used on a cab and chassis truck. 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. At this time there...
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• Gooseneck Trailer Hitch and Rear Trailer Hitch Receiver For a 2006 Ford F-550 Cab and Chassis
  First for a Gooseneck Hitch there is not a custom fit option since the 2006 Ford F-550 comes as a cab and chassis. You can select either the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500 or the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1500. The Curt uses a fixed plate while the B&W has a removable ball. The removable ball is a better option if you have a flat bed already installed or intend to have one installed. For a trailer hitch the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver...
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• What Underbed Support Is Needed For Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate, # C65500, To Meet Maximum GTW Rating
  I called Curt on the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate, # C65500, and they said that the plate can be installed to the frame rails with a minimum of six 1/2 inch Grade 5 mounting bolts, but that would not allow the plate to meet the 30,000 lbs. GTW rating. To be able to meet the 30,000 lbs. GTW rating you will have to install the Curt flat plate with the Curt Universal Gooseneck Ball Rail Kit, # C61502. This kit will install under the bed to the frame rails and give the extra reinforcement that...
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• Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Chevy Silverado Cab and Chassis
  The Curt Flat Plate Gooseneck # C65500 is a multi-fit application that can be used on a cab and chassis truck. 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. At this time there are...
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• Gooseneck Hitch that Fits 2005 GMC TopKick C5500
  According to my contact at Curt, you could use the Gooseneck Flat Plate, # C65500, and mount it directly to the bed, assuming the bed is at least 1/4 inch thick steel, on your 2005 GMC TopKick Lo-Pro. In order to mount the flat plate to the bed you will need to use at least six 1/2 inch Grade 5 mounting bolts. By using this installation method, he can not guaranty the exact weight capacity but it should be close to 20,000 pounds.
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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...
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• Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for a 2004 Ford F-550
  I have a solution for you, but the B and W part # BWGNRK1111 would not fit the F-550. After speaking to my contact at Curt, I have found the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500 is a compatible fit for your 2004 Ford F-550 Super Duty. It comes with a 2-5/16 inch ball rated at 30,000 lbs and D rings. With the amount of weight you most likely will be towing, I recommend to install the plate only using the Curt Universal Gooseneck Ball Rail Kit, # C61502 rails. Just bolting the plate to...
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• Recommended Solution for Adding Gooseneck Hitch to 2001 Ford F-550 Cab and Chassis
  I have a solution for you, but there is not a custom fit gooseneck available for the 2001 Ford F-550 cab and chassis, so anything you choose will need to be custom fabricated and installed by a certified welder. I'll also say that I don't know how a fiberglass truck bed is going to hold up for this type of application, so you will want to be careful that nothing is attached to the truck bed so that you can avoid damaging it. That said, you could likely use the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate...
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• Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for a 2004 Ford F-450 Cab and Chassis
  The Curt hitch setup you referenced that consists of part numbers # C65500 and # C61502 are a universal fit type hitch that does not have a specific fit list but we know that it works well for cab and chassis vehicles like your 2004 Ford F-450 so we would also recommend it for you.
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• Gooseneck Hitch Plate that Curt Gooseneck Rail Kit # C31301 Fits
  The most similar gooseneck plate that the Curt rail kit part # C61301 that you referenced is designed to fit is the Curt Gooseneck Plate part # C65500. The part number # C61100 would not fit this rail kit.
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• Gooseneck Hitch Solution for 2008 Chevy Silverado 5500
  I have an option for you, but there is not a custom fit Gooseneck Hitch that is confirmed to fit your 2008 Chevy Silverado 5500 as our manufacturers do not fit that size truck. I recommend using the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500. This plate is universal and it's normally placed on top of the flat bed, above the rear axle. You'll need to drill holes through the plate, truck bed and into the truck frame. The manufacturer recommends using (grade 5) 1/2 inch hardware to install the plate.
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• Will Curt Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Flat Plate 65500 Fit a Class C Freightliner M2
  You can use the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500 on your Freightliner. But it does require a custom installation from a qualified professional installer. The instructions, which are 2 steps, state: 1) The hitch must be centered between the sides of the truck and about 2"-6" in front of the rear axle for proper weight distribution. 2) (6) 5/8 inch grade 5 bolts torqued to 210 ft-lbs are recommended to fasten plate to truck frame. NOTE: - Shims should be used to accommodate corrugation...
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• Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for a 1996 Ford F-450
  If your Ford F-450 has an actual bed and is not a cab and chassis model (with a service bed or flatbed) then you can use the Curt universal folding gooseneck ball rail kit # C61502. You could then use Curt hitch # C-52 or # C65500. A custom hitch for a 1996 Ford F-450 is not available. If you do have a cab and chassis model then you can still use # C65500 but it will require some custom fabrication by having a qualified professional first weld a 1/2 inch steel plate to the frame.
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