Could Trailer be Drilled to Allow Install of B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler # BWTEXA4200

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just picked up a vintage car trailer, installed the bandw noticed there cross holes even offset dont match with mine, still a a bit cocked, do i drill a new hole in my tube?

asked by: Keith P

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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 correct matching hole size for this you certainly could.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 2

The pin holes in the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 are 3/4" in diameter for a 3/4" Pin #BD0233060301. The 8 holes are spaced 1" on center vertically for 8" range adjustment.

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Answer 3

I prefer the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler, #BWTEXA4200. If you attach this inner tube to your gooseneck trailer you will get an extra 10" of clearance between your truck cab and trailer. This fits the standard 4" inner diameter…

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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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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 6

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 7

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 8

Hello Preston. The 2 bolts are not totally uncommon for a gooseneck coupler, however there should be a pin or latch to hold the coupler in place. If this pin is missing, the coupler is not safe to use. I am not sure exactly what brand or style of…

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Answer 9

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 10

I've attached a picture with three different measurements for the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset, #BWTEXA4200. It is 12 inches from the base or bottom of the coupler to the center of the lowest pin…

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Answer 11

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Could Trailer be Drilled to Allow Install of B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler # BWTEXA4200

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