Is this right for you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Have limited clearance between where the gooseneck hitch mounts and your exhaust or rear differential
Use your truck to haul more than just a gooseneck and want to be able to store the ball out of the way
Want to make sure no one can just take the hitch ball out of your truck
No, if you:
Are bothered by having to cut out a much larger hole than the typical underbed gooseneck hitch to accommodate the folding ball
Like the overall look of your truck and would rather have something a little less intrusive
Have a very large trailer where you need a higher GTW than 25,000 lbs
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Draw-Tite Gooseneck Hitch
- 8339-4437
Draw-Tite
Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
Manual Ball Removal
Above the Bed
In Bed Release
25000 lbs GTW
2-5/16 Hitch Ball
6250 lbs TW
Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit
Platform and Ball Rating:
Gross vehicle towing weight 25,000 lbs
Vertical load weight 6,250 lbs
Rails are rated to match manufacturer non-commercial tow rating
Fold-down design allows unrestricted use of truck bed when not towing
Only seconds needed to raise or lower the ball into position
very pleased with the service and the gooseneck hitch installed just like the video explained I would highly recommend this hitch keith nc249047
by: Dave Sorenson09/25/2016
2011 Ford F-150
The product is awesome ! But there should be option for the 5 inch extention, instead of the ball ,which you need if you have a F150 5.5 box. now I have a ball that is useless. Would be awesome if I could return just the ball!299763
by: Jeremy F.12/28/2017
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Solid built! Ball moves much better than I expected. Install takes some focus and the right tools but overall the manufactures guides and support provided from etrailer covered everything.
This unit sits back over the axle much better than the hidden hitch style does. Yes, you can see it but if you have any concern about your trailer getting into your cab this unit gives you some critical inches. Wouldn't hesitate to purchase another in the future.463254
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Bought this drawtite gooseneck hitch for my 2007 Dodge 2500 to pull and 8000lb horse trailer. Love it! It's simple design, easy to install, and "no profile" when folded down not in use. Caution if this is your first install - be VERY careful taking measurements to cut the hole in bed, you only get one chance to get it right. Totally recommend. Great price. 336573
Comments
Fantastic! No regrets. No issues. Oh wish the instructions for cutting out the home in the bed were better. Performance of the hitch is flawless though.
RUBEN C - 01/29/2018
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by: Tom M05/14/2015
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Both Cathy and George were awesome to deal with and the product is just what I need. Can't wait to use etrailer.com again. Hitch and brackets are very well made and heavy construction. 193042
Comments
Hitch works great.... just need to keep it well greased.
Tom M - 05/26/2016
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by: Cassie K.01/23/2015
Review from a similar Fold Down Gooseneck Hitch in Gooseneck Hitch
Product shipped fast and was even delivered a day early. Quality is excellent. Ordering was easy. I ordered both the gooseneck hitch and rail kit. Price on this site was $160 less than everywhere else. The description said that a template came included for where to cut out the bed, which it did, but there was no indicator on exactly where to set the teplate from the front or rear of bed. Which makes it complicated. but all in all I am pleased with my product and service. 170953
by: Ty01/16/2019
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Very pleased with the transaction. Item came within days. Great customer service follow up. Been pricing gooseneck hitches and installation for months. Found etrailer to be the best price and product selection for my 95 Chevy 2500. Installed hitch in 3 hours. Very straightforward install...597903
by: Jeff09/03/2015
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Realized I would not find time to install this product in a timely manner. Passed it on to my mechanic, he got it installed in a couple hours. Worked great on our first two trips, anticipate no problems. Great service from Dana, she answered all of my questions, was efficient and a pleasure with which to talk. I received my order quicker than I anticipated, delivered in excellent shape.223823
Comments
Great! Have several trips in no problems.
Jeff - 09/02/2016
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by: Oscar B.10/12/2013
Review from a similar Fold Down Gooseneck Hitch in Gooseneck Hitch
I am impressed with the service that I received. The hitch and installation brackets arrived within 4 days of when I ordered them. The quality of the hitch and materials is exactly as depicted on the website. After reading the installation instructions, installing the hitch should be a fairly simple project. The only problem I see is that I will have to drill one hole on each side frame but since I haven't installed it yet I don't know how easy it will be. I will follow up once I have it installed103581
by: Michelle 07/19/2021
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Perfect perfect fit a friend of mine put it in for me he said that it was easy to put in a great fit now I pull a two horse trailer with a dressing room so it's more than adequate and strength for it thank you very much1099069
by: Ray Mc08/13/2015
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I ordered a gooseneck hitch late Thursday evening and it arrived the next Monday, as estimated by the salesman. I'm very well pleased with the product, the ease of installation, and the professional-courteous service I received.218823
by: Derek02/26/2011
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Good price, fast shipping, was really easy to put in, had to use my cherry picker to lift the backend off of the suspension to make it easier but it wasn't bad. Only thing that worries me is the 2 pieces that mount to the side of the frame only have 2 bolts per side, I drilled 2 more holes in the frame and added 2 more bolts to each side. There is 5 holes on the kit per side, but only 2 holes on my frame. Maybe thats enough but I added some to be safe.7977
by: Dean G.07/16/2016
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No issues with it's intended use. Works great. Installation a little tricky and directions somewhat lacking in the detail department. Took considerably longer than I anticipated. Once in, works great. 272705
Comments
Still very sturdy pulling horse trailer. Only issue is that it sticks a bit trying to flip ball up and down. Would definitely buy again though for a truck in the future.
Dean G - 07/16/2017
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by: David 10/01/2021
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Easy installation solid mounting 1168998
by: Dave G/06/05/2019
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Excellent gooseneck hitch. Installs as usual and works great. Very reliable. 653586
by: Brian08/08/2018
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Exactly what I wanted. Installation was easy enough. I would highly recommend etrailer. Customer service was great and fast shipping.551053
by: Allen10/29/2017
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The hitch was, and is, fine. The drawing was a bit confusing, but we straightened that out with direct call with manufacturer. Everyone concerned was very helpful and the confusion was resolved successfully. Thanks447221
by: J B07/10/2021
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It just arrived. Looks good. I'll know more after installation.
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by: Shetrains09/10/2016
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I love this hitch! It's been a year and I have had zero issues with it highly recommend this product and this company . Thank you for great and fast service.293216
by: Tony12/13/2011
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The product was excellent and deliver was quick. The install instructions could have been a little bit more detailed, but the install still went well.28030
by: Stuart03/15/2015
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Shipping was on time, product kit was c omplete.178346
by: Nick02/23/2017
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Great product. Convenient to always have the ball there and ready to go.344787
by: Don07/29/2017
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The hitch is great, took three hours to install. Y'all worked hard to get it to me, but UPS worked against you. Thanks413957
The safety chain u-bolts on the Draw Tite Gooseneck Hitch part # 8339-4437 that you referenced should be in front of the gooseneck ball. Or on the same side of the gooseneck ball as the cab of the truck. I checked both sets of installation instructions and couldn't find anywhere where it showed the u-bolts behind the gooseneck ball.
Also, this is a fold down style of gooseneck hitch. There are no offset balls that are compatible with this style of hitch. view full answer...
The Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit - Ford F-150 # 8339-4437 you were looking at includes all of the components required to get it installed in the bed of your 2014 Ford F-150 XL.
This hitch is rated to match the towing capacity of your truck, so you will need to make sure your has a high enough towing capacity for the weight of your gooseneck trailer and 6-8 horses.
You can confirm your towing capacity by checking the towing section of your trucks owner's manual,... view full answer...
The correct installation kit for a 2011 Ford F-150 and gooseneck hitch # 8339 is Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Installation Rail Kit, # 4437. This kit fits the following:
2009 - 2011 Ford, F-150, New Body Style, Regular Cab w/6.5 and 8 ft. Beds
2009 - 2011 Ford, F-150, New Body Style, SuperCab w/6.5 and 8 ft. Beds
2009 - 2011 Ford, F-150 SuperCrew, New Body Style, w/6.5 ft. Beds
You may also need a template for easier installation, # 6425.
According to Draw-Tite, the correct hitch for a... view full answer...
The Draw-Tite Fold Down Gooseneck Hitch Installation Template, part # 6425 is listed as an essential tool when installing a Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch Fold Down Gooseneck Hitch like part # 8339-4437 for your 2006 ford F-150.
Even though it is not required, it will remove the guesswork when installing a gooseneck in the bed of your truck. I would recommend it just for peace of mind. When installing the hitch you want to make sure everything is lined up just right so there will be... view full answer...
A hole will need to be cut into the truck bed in order to install the Reese Fold-Down Gooseneck Hitch, part # 8339-4337.
A template is available, part # 6425. The template would take any guesswork out of cutting the bed.
A paper template is included with the installation instructions. view full answer...
If you have the Fold Down Gooseneck Hitch, # 8339-4437, in the bed of your F-150 Crew Cab pickup and are towing a gooseneck trailer that is too wide to make 90 degree turns, you will have to make some changes to be able to tow your trailer.
The first thing you should do is measure to determine the clearance needed to successfully complete a 90 degree turn with your truck and trailer. Measure from the center of the gooseneck ball to the back of the cab. Next measure the width of the widest... view full answer...
For your 2012 Ford F-150 5-1/2 foot bed the best gooseneck solution is the B and W Turnoverball hitch part # BWGNRK1104 with the offset hitch ball part # BWGNXA4085.
We can't guarantee how much turning clearance you have since your trailer has a round nose but this is the best option available. view full answer...
If you are towing both 5th wheel and gooseneck trailers then what I recommend for the gooseneck trailers is B&W gooseneck hitch # BWGNRK1104. Then you could add the 4 inch offset ball, # BWGNXA4085, and the 10 inch Extend-A-Goose coupler, # BWTEXA4200.
However, the pivot point of the trailer will still only be 4 inches back from its original position meaning that you will get 4 inches of true offset, not 14. If your gooseneck trailer is a V-nose then the 4 inches might be enough to safely... view full answer...
If you decide to change over to a gooseneck system on your 2013 Ford F-150, there may be a couple of issues. With a 6-1/2 ft bed on your truck, if you use a gooseneck adapter like the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter, part # CAB-C5G, you run the risk of hitting your cab when executing turns. You will also want to check with the trailer manufacturer to see if there are any warranty issues when installing adapters on the trailer.
Using an adapter would then require... view full answer...
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