Is My Gooseneck Coupler Still Ok To Use?

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I have a trailer that only has the 2 bolts to tighten in back of gooseneck and no load bearing pin will this still work?

asked by: Preston

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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 gooseneck coupler you are using though, but if pieces are missing you would not want to use it and I would have to recommend that you replace it.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

Hello Eli, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Demco EZ-Latch Gooseneck Coupler #DM43KV is safe to use on a dump trailer. The key thing to understand is that the weight of the trailer is still carried by the ball, not by the latch itself. The EZ-Latch…

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Answer 2

As far as an inner tube only, the BX1 coupler #BD1289170300 is the only option. It sounds like you need one that is held in the outer tube with set screws such as #CG or #BD0287690300. Coupler #CG has a 4 inch diameter tube and #BD0287690300 has a…

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Hello Kristen, The CG Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Coupler #CG is your best option to replace the inner tube on your older Bulldog gooseneck hitch. What makes it so great is that it doesn’t need a load-bearing pin to work. Since your…

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Answer 4

Yes, you can use the Bulldoge Gooseneck Coupler, #BD0287610300, with just the set screws on your trailer. The pre-cut holes on this coupler are specifically for Bulldog's outer tube assembly, #BD0233100300, that can be welded to your trailer in…

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Answer 5

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 6

When a coupler gets stuck on the ball it can be because of several factors. First, if there is tension between the truck and trailer then it can cause the coupler to bind and get stuck on the ball. You can try moving slightly forward or backward to…

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Answer 7

I have attached a helpful article that explains trailer hitch balls and their capacities. As the article states, 2 inch balls are typically rated with a towing capacity between 3,500 lbs to 8,000 lbs. A 2-5/16 inch ball is normally rated to be able…

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Answer 8

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 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 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 11

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 12

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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