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
1-800-940-8924 to order Draw-Tite gooseneck hitch part number 8339-4438 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Draw-Tite products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit - Dodge Ram 1500. Gooseneck Hitch reviews from real customers.
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Draw-Tite Gooseneck Hitch
- 8339-4438
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
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (29 Customer Reviews)
by: Jeremy F.12/28/2017
Review from a similar Fold Down Gooseneck Hitch in Gooseneck Hitch
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
Review from a similar Fold Down Gooseneck Hitch in Gooseneck Hitch
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
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Hitch works great.... just need to keep it well greased.
Tom M - 05/26/2016
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by: Edward S.09/21/2015
Review from a similar Fold Down Gooseneck Hitch in Gooseneck Hitch
easy purchase with fast shipping and good install instructions. would recommend to anyone.226688
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
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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
Review from a similar Fold Down Gooseneck Hitch in Gooseneck Hitch
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: Keith s05/07/2016
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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 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: Dave Sorenson09/25/2016
Review from a similar Fold Down Gooseneck Hitch in Gooseneck Hitch
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: 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 Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit, # 8339-4438, comes with the hitch, the installation kit, and the hardware needed to install it in the following trucks.
2003 - 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 6 Foot Bed, 1500 Series
2006 - 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 6 Foot Bed, 1500 Series, except Mega Cab
2003 - 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 8 Foot Bed, 1500 Series
I have included a link to the installation details for you to review. Basically, you would install the rails first. The rails in this... view full answer...
There is a template or at least dimensional specs in the instructions for Gooseneck hitch # 8339-4438 which I have linked for you. I recommend using the actual template, # 6425, to make the installation a lot easier and quicker. I have included a link to a video that, in part, shows how the template is used. Go to about the 3:46 mark in the video to see our installer use the template. view full answer...
Gooseneck trailer hitch installation kit # 4457 is designed for certain 2010 and newer Ram 2500 and 3500 series trucks. It is not a fit for your 2003. The installation kit by itself for your 2003 Ram 1500 is # 4438. But these are just the installation kits, not the whole gooseneck hitch and installation kit.
For hitch and install kit you can use # 9464-38, # 8339-4438, or # 6300-4438. I have also included a link to all of the gooseneck and install kits that will fit your truck. view full answer...
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