Should Longer Safety Chains be Used With B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler

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I bought your B&W Extend Goose coupler. Will I need longer safety chains to make a tight circle? If so, what is approximate length of chain I will need? An extra 10 ? Thx!

asked by: Kathleen D

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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 10 inches from what you have now in order to accommodate the offset is what you will want to look for. The longest we have which may work depending on your current chain length is the 42 inch Fulton Safety Chain with 1/2" Clevis Hook # FCHA0070324.

I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well of this chain.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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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

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 3

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 4

The B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 is a great solution for your application. The torque setting that B&W calls out for the set bolt can be found in the instructions (which I'm linking to this page). We try to avoid…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

Hey Zachary, What kind of specs are you needing for the Replacement Return Spring for etrailer and Ram Square, Direct Weld Jacks #TJD-12000-RSP? It's designed to work with 10k rated etrailer and Ram square jacks. While retracted the spring is…

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Answer 9

Hey Fred, The B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 has mounting holes on the sides of it as opposed to the front and back. You'll want to secure this with a "side to side" pin and then you can use a set screw on your…

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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 spoke with my contact at B and W and was told that the Extend a Goose #BWTEXA4200 and the 4 inch offset ball #BWGNXA4085 can be used together. However, the pivot point of the trailer will still only be 4 inches back from its original position…

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Answer 12

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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