Weight Rating Compatibility Of B&W Gooseneck Hitch With 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty

Updated 01/10/2017 | Published 01/09/2017

Question:

I am looking at a goose neck hitch for my f-350 super duty truck it has 8 ft bed. Code # BWGNRK1108 you are showing gross towing weight 30,000lbs my question that counts trailor weight and tractor weight also tractor weight 15800lbs trailor around 8000 or do you have stronger hitch. Thanks

asked by: Donald M

Expert Reply:

The 30,000 lb Gross Towing Weight of the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs, # BWGNRK1108, as well as other gooseneck hitches is rated for the hitch itself and is normally rated higher than your truck's towing capacity. That weight is rated on what weight the hitch itself can tow at maximum capacity without issue. I've linked an installation video of this hitch on a F-250 which will be very similar.

I looked up the owner's manual for your 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty and you will be restricted to the weights they give for your towing. For a 5.4L with 4.10 rear axle ratio, you will have a max trailer weight of 10,000 lbs and a max combined weight of your truck and trailer of 15,000 lbs. If you have the 6.8L with a rear axle ratio of 4.30, you will have a max trailer load of 10,000 lbs and a maximum combined weight of your truck and trailer of 20,000 lbs. If you have different rear axle ratios the different ratings are available in your owner's manual.

expert reply by: Jason S