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Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate
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Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate

Part Number: C65500
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CURT Gooseneck Hitch - C65500

Highlights

  • High towing capacity: Supports up to 30,000 lbs GTW with a 2-5/16" hitch ball.
  • Universal fit: Compatible with various cab and chassis vehicles for versatile use.
  • Heavy duty design: Built for above-the-bed installation with fixed ball centered.
  • Easy modification: Customize installation easily with drillable flat plate.
  • Superior construction: Durable material ensures long-lasting, dependable performance.
  • Optimal vehicle placement: Designed for centered installation over rear axles.

Features to know about

Ultimate Strength for Serious Towing: 30,000 lbs GTW Fixed Ball

When you’re hauling heavy loads, you need a hitch that’s up to the task, and the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate doesn’t disappoint. With a colossal 30,000 lbs gross trailer weight (GTW) capacity, this heavy-duty hitch ensures you’re well-equipped to tackle even the most demanding towing challenges. Its 2-5/16" fixed ball, centered perfectly for stability, provides the ultimate peace of mind for long hauls, so you can focus on the journey, not the towing.

Versatility at Its Best: Universal Fit for Cab and Chassis

Finding the right fit for your cab and chassis vehicle can be a hassle, but not with the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate. Its universal design is perfect for a wide range of cab and chassis trucks, making it a versatile choice for various vehicles like the Ford F-450 or Freightliner M2. This adaptability ensures you get a perfect fit without the custom-fitting inconvenience, bringing ease to your towing setup.

Maximized Load Stability: Above the Bed Installation

Above-the-bed installation means you can expect outstanding load distribution and stability. By positioning the hitch on the flat bed above the rear axle, the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate effectively helps to maintain balance, ensuring better control of your trailer. This method enhances your towing experience with smoother rides and increased safety.

Robust Construction for Longevity: Heavy Duty Build

Built to withstand the test of time, the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate is known for its heavy-duty construction. Made with durability in mind, this hitch is engineered to sustain harsh towing conditions without compromising performance or safety. Expect a solid structure that can handle day-to-day rigors, ensuring a long-lasting relationship with your trusty towing companion.

Convenient Installation Power: DIY Drill Compatibility

Take control of your installation with ease by drilling directly through the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate using standard tools. This soft steel plate is designed for convenient drilling, allowing you to adapt it effectively to your setup. It’s perfect for those who like a hands-on approach to transforming their truck into a towing powerhouse. Whether it's an initial fit or dealing with modifications, your installation can be as customized as you need it to be.

65500 Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate




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Speaker 1: Today we're gonna take a look at the Curt gooseneck flat plate. This is a ready to install Curt gooseneck flat plate. It includes the high strength steel plate, the two and five sixteenths ball that's rated at 30,000 pounds, and the two D rings for your safety chain attachment. Now, the two and five sixteenths trailer ball fits all standard gooseneck trailers. This is a permanently attached ball, which eliminates theft and loss. The plate is constructed of a high strength steel, and it's protected by a highly durable carbide powdered coat finish.

A few measurements on this plate. Overall length of it is right at 48 inches. The width on it is gonna be right at 13 inches. And the thickness is right at three eighths of an inch thick. Now this plate features these two welded forged D rings for secure safety chain attachment.

Inside measurements on the D ring, the width is right at three inches. Overall height is two and a half inches.Now to install this, they do recommend you use six, five eighth inch diameter grade five bolts to fasten this plate to your truck frame. The gross load capacity when used as a weight carrying hitch is 30,000 pounds, 6,000 tongue weight capacity, and over bed reinforcement is required to reach that maximum gross trailer weight rating. And one last note, your gooseneck hitch weight rating will be limited to the vehicle manufacture stated capacities.But that should do it for the review on the Curt gooseneck flat plate.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

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thx, the plate setup was just what I needed, solid



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Excellent Hitch mount, will work perfect for my application. Shipping and service was outstanding!!!



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Work as described



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Great service, fast delivery.



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The box they shipped it in was pretty much destroyed. Several holes in it. Need a smaller box or better packing material than just paper. Plate is warped a little in the middle from the welding of the gooseball plate.



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Overall good product. I added 2 pieces of 2x2 (¼" thick) angle iron to the back of the base plate to stiffen up the plate more. I've used it on a 3500 dually pulling fully loaded dumpster trailers with no issues at all.



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This hitch is a very good hitch I use it on a dailey basis and if properly greased I believe it will last me for many more years. Thanks Curt



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Very well built, heavy duty construction. Service was great. Great communication. Competitive pricing. Very satisfied. Thanks.



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Item was exactly as described and was shipped out and received very quickly!!!! Very happy with our purchase from etrailer.com!



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This product is well built. I like it is universal with different trucks.



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The Curt Gooeneck Flat Plate hitch is very well constructed with an excellent finish. The ordering process was very easy and was great to connect with a representative to answer my questions before ordering. I am very happy with this purchase.



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Still holding up great!



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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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  • 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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  • Is There a Gooseneck Hitch Compatible With Air lift Helper Springs 59570 On a 2016 Ford F-150?
    With your 2016 Ford F-150 already having the Air Lift Kit # AL59570 you will need to either switch to a different Air Lift Kit # AL88385 or have a Gooseneck Plate # C65500 fabricated into your bed. Your Air Lift kit was not designed to work with a in bed hitch. It will be much easier to switch to the Air Lift Kit # AL88385 which is going to be compatible with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BW77FR. This will also ensure you can remove the hitch ball so you do not...
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Does Curt Flat Plate Gooseneck Hitch C65500 have a Capacity Rating if Bolted Directly to Truck Frame
    I checked with Curt and they have the following note for gooseneck hitch # C65500: When exceeding 20,000 gross trailer weight, a bed floor support should be fabricated and installed to prevent the bed floor from collapsing. Beyond that there isn't a specific limit. But if it were me I would not install this hitch without adequate support considering the weight of a gooseneck trailer.
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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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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ram Truck with Cab and Chassis
    Because of the design of your truck bed and frame there is no standard gooseneck hitch available for your Ram Cab And chassis, but we do have a solution. I recommend the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate, part # C65500. Typically, the C65500 is placed on top of the flat bed over the rear axle. You will need to drill holes through the plate and the bed and into the truck frame. The recommended hardware to use is 1/2 inch grade 5.
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  • Capacity of Gooseneck Plate C65500 When Not Used with Install Rails
    We have spoken with Curt about this before and they have stated that if you install the # C65500 without the rail kit you end up with a capacity close to 20k.
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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 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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  • Material of Curt Hitch Ball # C40094 for Best Welding Filler
    The Replacement Ball for Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate Hitch - Raw Steel - 2-5/16" Diameter - 30K # C40094 is a weldable high-strength steel alloy that is heat treated. It is designed as a replacement part for the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500 which uses a 3/8 inch plate to get a 30,000 lb capacity rating. For best results you will want to use a filler metal that is high yield comparable. My contact at Curt can't give you what wire to use or the speed in which to feed it.
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  • Can Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500 Fit a 2006 Chevy Silverado
    The Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500 isn't a custom fit hitch or installation kit so it does not have specific measurements for where it needs to install on a given vehicle. You would mount it so that the center of the ball is either centered over the rear axle or slightly forward of the center of the rear axle. You can attach this hitch directly to the frame rails of the truck using at least six 1/2 inch diameter Grade 5 bolts. For custom fit gooseneck hitches for your 2006 Chevy Silverado,...
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  • Is there a Custom Gooseneck Hitch Available for a 1992 Chevy C/K Series Cab and Chassis?
    Though the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500 will work for your vehicle, there will be modifications needed to make it fit properly. Unfortunately, there is currently not an option available that will not need modification to fit a cab and chassis vehicle.
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  • Recommended Gooseneck Hitch For 2016 Ford F-450 Cab And Chassis
    Because of the design of your truck bed and frame there is no standard gooseneck hitch available for your 2016 Ford Cab And chassis, but we do have a solution. I recommend the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate, part # C65500. Typically, the C65500 is placed on top of the flat bed over the rear axle. You will need to drill holes through the plate and the bed and into the truck frame. The recommended hardware to use is 1/2 inch grade 5.
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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 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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  • Installing the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate on a 1977 GMC K25 Truck with a Flat Bed
    The top of the ball sticks up 4 5/8" from the plate it is mounted to on the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate part # C65500. It has been designed to be bolted down to the frame of the truck with 5/8" grade 5 hardware. It is meant to be installed on top of the bed of the truck to maximize its capacity.
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  • Gooseneck Hitch for 2015 Ford F-550 Cab and Chassis Truck
    There are gooseneck hitch options for your 2015 Ford F-550 cab and chassis truck. For example, Curt's # C65500 Gooseneck Flat Plate Hitch can be directly installed on your truck bed on its own or with their Universal Folding Gooseneck Ball Rail Kit # C61502 which provides reinforcement to enable the plate's full 30K capacity to be realized. My contact at Curt Manufacturing advised that any gooseneck application on your truck will require some degree of custom installation. There is no...
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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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  • Can the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate 65500 be Installed Directly on the Frame Rails
    The Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate part # C65500 is 48" long x 13" wide. If the frame rails on your cab and chassis will allow for you to bolt the plate directly to them then yes, this is possible though it would not allow for the maximum gross trailer weight rating. You would need to have a professional welder or shop fabricate underbed reinforcements which are required to reach the maximum GTW rating of 30K lbs.
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