Installation Orientation of Ram Gooseneck Coupler with Square Tube

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Bought a gooseneck coupler from you and need to know what orientation it should be welded on. Which side should the lock unlock handle be on. Forward, drivers side, passenger side or aft side. Thanks

asked by: Chris C

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When installing the Ram Gooseneck Coupler w/ Load Bearing Pin - 8" Adjustment - Square - 2-5/16" Ball - 25K # GCSQ-25008 or any square tube coupler, usually the outer tube is welded on so that the set screws face forward, which puts the latch at a 45 degree angle forward of the drivers side

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

We do indeed have a longer locking gooseneck coupler. I'd recommend the Bulldog #BD0289250300 which has a fully extended length of 35-3/4 inches and a fully retracted height of 29-1/3 inches.

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Answer 2

The Gooseneck Coupler Head Kit, #GC-HEAD, was designed for use with GCPN Series, GCSQ Series, and GCSQTW Series couplers which range in capacity from 25,000 to 30,000 pounds. So the maximum would be 30,000 pounds.

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Answer 3

The Bulldog Coupler Repair Kit BD0287740300 is designed for a round coupler so if you have a square tube you'll have better luck with the Gooseneck Coupler Head Kit #GC-HEAD. This is designed around etrailer and RAM round and square gooseneck…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Gooseneck Coupler Head, part #GC-HEAD, fits on a standard 2-5/16 inch gooseneck ball.

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Answer 5

I have included a picture showing how the parts of gooseneck coupler #GC-HEAD go together. They would be welded to the coupler tube in this configuration. Welding should be done by a professional welder. There are no specific instructions for the…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

I am not totally sure which wires you are talking about, but I am assuming it's part of the bonded wire that runs up to the engine compartment? If so, the white wire gets grounded as it's part of wiring up the brake controller which is…

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Answer 11

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