Will the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler Change Tongue Weight

Updated 01/21/2025 | Published 06/11/2019

Question:

Will adding the B and W Gooseneck Extender TEXA4200 change the amount of weight on the ball/rear axle vs. the straight gooseneck on the trailer?

asked by: Gerald L

Expert Reply:

The tongue weight of your trailer or weight on the rear axle will not change substantially when using the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler part # BWTEXA4200. The only way that your tongue weight would change is if the weight of the new coupler (55 lbs) was more than that of the old coupler you replaced it with. I confirmed this with my contact at B&W.

expert reply by: Conner L

Robert

1/21/2025

Hello Conner. I want to ask the same question again. When you say the weight won't change substantially, I believe you are saying under 20lbs or so lighter? Or no change at all barring the difference between coupler weights? I have a 40' enclosed Intech trailer that puts over 3K on the pin. My 2500 SB handles it great now. Want to make sure this 10" won't change the handling characteristics. And also, can you confirm that the B&W provided hole patterns will be compatible with my 2024 Intech GN? Thanks for the response.

Bryce D.

1/21/2025

@Robert Hey Robert that's correct. The only way it'd really change is if the weight of the new coupler is more than the old one, and the 10" shouldn't change the handling of your trailer. As far as compatibility goes, B&W states that the ball must be an SAE 2-5/16" ball having a 2.283 to 2.313 inch diameter. The trailer tongue must be equipped with a conventional 4" inside diameter round sleeve. At a minimum, the sleeve must have at least one set bolt with jam nut and a through pin, or two set bolts with jam nuts. It is recommended, if possible, that a through pin be used to ensure that the coupler tube cannot rotate. Drill a 7/8" through hole in the coupler sleeve if necessary. Coupler must be mounted so that it is aligned with the centerline of trailer.