Can a B and W Extend a Goose Goosneck Coupler be Used with a 4 inch Offset Gooseneck Ball

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This is for Jamison C. I asked about using a B. andW extend a goose with a four inch ball extension. You said the pivot point would only be moved back 4 inches, but would t the trailer be moved back more. I dont understand what you are referring to.

asked by: Glenn H

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I spoke with my contact at B and W and was told that the Extend a Goose # BWTEXA4200 and the 4 inch offset ball # BWGNXA4085 can be used together. 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Glenn J.

9/28/2015

This is for Jamison C. I asked about using a B. andW extend a goose with a four inch ball extension. You said the pivot point would only be moved back 4 inches, but would t the trailer be moved back more. I dont understand what you are referring to.

Jameson C.

9/29/2015

The pivot point for a gooseneck hitch is on the gooseneck ball. When you move that back 4 inches you get 4 inches of actual offset. When you use the Extend a Goose you get 10 additional inches of clearance when the trailer and truck are pointing in the same direction. Now imagine the trailer and truck at a 90 degree angle. The 4 inch offset is still keeping the trailer back an additional 4 inches, but now the 10 inches of the Extend a Goose are off to the side of the truck instead of directly behind it. It no longer is moved rearward of the truck 10 inches, instead it is off to the side an additional 10 inches. While this could be helpful clearance it's not usually as helpful as an "actual offset." Hopefully that helps!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The only offset gooseneck coupler we offer is the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 that has a 24k capacity. The only couplers we offer with a 30k capacity would be one like the Bulldog Coupler part #BD0289500300.

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Answer 3

Yourr trailer's coupler uses set screws to hold the tube in place instead of a cross pin. In this case you'll still use the set screws in the same fashion they're being used to install the Extend-A-Goose #BWTEXA4200 and you won't use…

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Answer 4

Normally drilling is not required when installing the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200. Typically this has the correct hole size and location for most trailer applications. But if you need to drill your trailer to give you the…

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Answer 5

I spoke with my contact at B and W and they informed me that when the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 is in the lowest position it has a height of 11-3/4 inches.

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

I have a solution for you but the Curt 4" Offset Ball for Double-Lock Gooseneck Hitch item #C602 will not work with the Ecotric ET-062 hitch system. The Curt offset ball only fits Curt Double-Lock gooseneck hitches. The other offset balls we…

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Answer 8

As the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 is a universal coupler, it has to be able to work with different trailers. This means the adjustment holes are offset a little and can cause the coupler to sit a little crooked once…

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Answer 9

I wish we had something that matched what you need but none of the offset gooseneck couplers we offer have forward facing mounting holes. They all have holes that go from the sides. For a cushioned coupler setup with a 5 inch offset that comes with…

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Answer 10

I called my contact at B&W about the Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler, part #BWTEXA4200. They told me that the offset holes are so that the adapter can accommodate couplers that have the pin in different locations, and will not affect the towing…

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Answer 11

In order to center up the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler part #BWTEXA4200 you can measure from the same point on both sides of your trailer to the center front edge of the coupler. When both of these measurements are the same you have the…

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Answer 12

Hey Mike, the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 is going to require a pin hole in the outer tube of your coupler like you mentioned. Could you drill a hole through your current coupler?

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