How do I Center the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler During Installation

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My horse trailer does not have a cross pin, it only has the 2 set screws front to back. What is the best way to center the hitch to make sure the trailer is not running to the left or to the right of the truck. Thanks.

asked by: Marcos L

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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 coupler perfectly centered.

expert reply by: Randy B

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

Thanks for the purchase! And the answer to your question is yes, since it has a 10 inch offset, you will need longer safety chains with the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200. I can't give you an exact length, but an additional…

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The gooseneck hitch I recommend for your 2012 F-150 is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNRK1104. This includes a custom installation kit and when the ball is removed or dropped into the hole gives you complete bed access.…

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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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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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