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Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit - Dodge Ram Trucks

Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit - Dodge Ram Trucks

Item # 8339-4439
Our Price: $525.90
Gooseneck Hitch
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1997 Dodge Ram Pickup

6-1/2 Foot Bed

8 Foot Bed

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1997 Dodge Ram Pickup - Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit - Dodge Ram Trucks

  • Draw-Tite
  • Above the Bed
  • Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
  • In Bed Release
  • Manual Ball Removal
  • 2-5/16 Hitch Ball


Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit

  • Platform and ball rating: 25,000 lbs Gross Vehicle Towing Weight and 6,250 lbs Vertical Load Weight
  • Fold-down design allows unrestricted use of truck bed when not towing
  • Only seconds needed to raise or lower the ball into position
  • Heat-treated 2-5/16" ball included
  • Integrated, drop-down, spring-loaded safety chain loops
  • Oversize pull ring allows user to raise or lower the ball while wearing gloves
  • Integrated grease fitting is visible and easily accessible
  • No alteration of factory exhaust systems required

Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Installation Rail Kit

  • Rated to match manufacturer's vehicle tow weight ratings
  • Uses existing holes in vehicle frame - no drilling required
  • Bolts on easily - no welding required
  • Does not require raising of truck bed on most models
  • Allows quick easy installation of Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Reese gooseneck hitches
  • Does not require removal of exhaust for installation
  • Includes spacer shims to protect truck bed corrugation from collapse


8339-4439 Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit by Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Reese

Replaces 8339-6330

Installation Details 8339-4439 Installation instructions


Manufacturer Estimated Installation Time

Tech Tip

No drilling required to install the frame brackets of installation kit. Installation rails are rated to meet vehicle manufacturer's tow ratings - see vehicle owner's manual






Customer Reviews

Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit - Dodge Ram Trucks - 8339-4439

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (32 Customer Reviews)


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Excellent gooseneck hitch. Installs as usual and works great. Very reliable.



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Good price, fast shipping, was really easy to put in, had to use my cherry picker to lift the backend off of the suspension to make it easier but it wasn't bad. Only thing that worries me is the 2 pieces that mount to the side of the frame only have 2 bolts per side, I drilled 2 more holes in the frame and added 2 more bolts to each side. There is 5 holes on the kit per side, but only 2 holes on my frame. Maybe thats enough but I added some to be safe.



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Solid built! Ball moves much better than I expected. Install takes some focus and the right tools but overall the manufactures guides and support provided from etrailer covered everything.

This unit sits back over the axle much better than the hidden hitch style does. Yes, you can see it but if you have any concern about your trailer getting into your cab this unit gives you some critical inches. Wouldn't hesitate to purchase another in the future.



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etrailer does not have free returns, one year later this is still sitting in the box. I will never buy from etrailer again.



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easy purchase with fast shipping and good install instructions. would recommend to anyone.



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Bought this drawtite gooseneck hitch for my 2007 Dodge 2500 to pull and 8000lb horse trailer. Love it! It's simple design, easy to install, and "no profile" when folded down not in use. Caution if this is your first install - be VERY careful taking measurements to cut the hole in bed, you only get one chance to get it right. Totally recommend. Great price.



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Both Cathy and George were awesome to deal with and the product is just what I need. Can't wait to use etrailer.com again. Hitch and brackets are very well made and heavy construction.



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No issues with it's intended use. Works great. Installation a little tricky and directions somewhat lacking in the detail department. Took considerably longer than I anticipated. Once in, works great.



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Product shipped fast and was even delivered a day early. Quality is excellent. Ordering was easy. I ordered both the gooseneck hitch and rail kit. Price on this site was $160 less than everywhere else. The description said that a template came included for where to cut out the bed, which it did, but there was no indicator on exactly where to set the teplate from the front or rear of bed. Which makes it complicated. but all in all I am pleased with my product and service.



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Very pleased with the transaction. Item came within days. Great customer service follow up. Been pricing gooseneck hitches and installation for months. Found etrailer to be the best price and product selection for my 95 Chevy 2500. Installed hitch in 3 hours. Very straightforward install...



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I ordered a gooseneck hitch late Thursday evening and it arrived the next Monday, as estimated by the salesman. I'm very well pleased with the product, the ease of installation, and the professional-courteous service I received.



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I am impressed with the service that I received. The hitch and installation brackets arrived within 4 days of when I ordered them. The quality of the hitch and materials is exactly as depicted on the website. After reading the installation instructions, installing the hitch should be a fairly simple project. The only problem I see is that I will have to drill one hole on each side frame but since I haven't installed it yet I don't know how easy it will be. I will follow up once I have it installed



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very pleased with the service and the gooseneck hitch installed just like the video explained I would highly recommend this hitch keith nc



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Exactly what I wanted. Installation was easy enough. I would highly recommend etrailer. Customer service was great and fast shipping.



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The product is awesome ! But there should be option for the 5 inch extention, instead of the ball ,which you need if you have a F150 5.5 box. now I have a ball that is useless. Would be awesome if I could return just the ball!



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I love this hitch! It's been a year and I have had zero issues with it highly recommend this product and this company . Thank you for great and fast service.



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Perfect perfect fit a friend of mine put it in for me he said that it was easy to put in a great fit now I pull a two horse trailer with a dressing room so it's more than adequate and strength for it thank you very much



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Realized I would not find time to install this product in a timely manner. Passed it on to my mechanic, he got it installed in a couple hours. Worked great on our first two trips, anticipate no problems. Great service from Dana, she answered all of my questions, was efficient and a pleasure with which to talk. I received my order quicker than I anticipated, delivered in excellent shape.



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Great product. Convenient to always have the ball there and ready to go.



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Easy installation solid mounting



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It just arrived. Looks good. I'll know more after installation.



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Wonderful product. Quick delivery. Easy-ish install.



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The product was excellent and deliver was quick. The install instructions could have been a little bit more detailed, but the install still went well.



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The hitch is great, took three hours to install. Y'all worked hard to get it to me, but UPS worked against you. Thanks



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The hitch was, and is, fine. The drawing was a bit confusing, but we straightened that out with direct call with manufacturer. Everyone concerned was very helpful and the confusion was resolved successfully. Thanks


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    On the Curt gooseneck trailer hitch # C61509-52 the instructions indicated to place the rear most cross member 3 to 6 inches forward of the rear axle. This would put the ball forward for the rear axle but not centered over it. I have linked the instructions for you. A similar hitch # 8339-4439 only specifies that the center line of the ball must be forward of the center line of the rear axle. These types of gooseneck hitches have a little less definitive instruction in terms of where...
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  • Dimensions of Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit # 8339-4439
    I spoke with my contact at Draw Tite and he informed me that the dimensions of the Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Installation Kit # 8339-4439 is 12 inch by 14-1/2 inch.
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  • Does Draw Tite Gooseneck Hitch # 8339-4439 Fit 2001 Dodge Ram
    Yes, the Draw Tite gooseneck hitch part # 8839-4439 is a confirmed fit for your 2001 Dodge Ram and would do a great job towing your horse trailer.
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  • Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 with Turnoverball
    Draw Tite has a fold down style gooseneck hitch that fits your 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 with the part # 8339-4439 but we do not have just the center section of this available so only option would be the complete hitch. But if you were going to go that route you'd be best off with the B and W Turnoverball part # BWGNRK1394 which is an actual turn over style ball like it sounds like you are really wanting.
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  • Troubleshooting Hitch Ball Not Raising on Reese Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
    There is not a lock that holds the ball in the down position. I spoke with my contact at Reese about the Fold-Down Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 8339-4439. She confirmed that there should be a retention spring that will make the ball fold up when the door is lifted. You can check under the hitch to ensure that the tension spring is still in place and free of rust. If the spring is out of place or hindered by rust, this could be preventing the ball from raising when the door is lifted. If...
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  • Draw-Tite Goosneck Hitch Comparison for a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500
    I would personally go with the Hide-A-Goose, # 9460-39, because the only part of the hitch that will be sticking out above the bed is the hitch ball. The Fold-Down Gooseneck Hitch, # 8339-4439, will have the entire ball plate sticking out above the bed (see photo). This may be an inconvenience if you use your truck to haul anything other than your trailer such as plywood, drywall, rock or anything else that could get caught on the hitch ball plate. Also, it doesn't hurt to have the higher...
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