Can 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 5-1/2 foot Bed Tow Gooseneck Trailer
Question:
I have a 2018 GMC Sierra crew cab with 9300 lbs towing capacity. I am looking at a 4star 14 foot gooseneck with a tapered nose. If I have an extension 4” to 9”, can I pull safely making turns? Which extension do you recommend ? Or is a bumper pull the best option ?
asked by: Mitchell
Expert Reply:
For a truck like your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 that has a 5-1/2 foot bed it's typically not recommended to try and tow a gooseneck or fifth wheel hitch trailer. Unless the nose is tapered like a stock trailer where there's essentially no nose you'll have turning clearance issues. If the nose is tapered like that we have the Curt gooseneck hitch part # C615-632 as a confirmed fit which will work well. This hitch gives you a setup where you can flip the ball upside down when not needed and is very easy to use. Curt has a 4 inch offset ball too part # C602 which will help as well.
If the nose of the trailer has any width to it though I'd recommend you either find a gooseneck trailer that has a nose that's narrower or go the bumper pull route.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt 4" Offset Ball for Double-Lock Gooseneck Hitch
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Double Lock Ball
- 4 Inch Offset
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 20000 lbs GTW
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Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch w/ Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Flip-Over Ball
- 6000 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Wheel Well Release
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