The size of the hitch ball itself is the same but there are differences between the standard hitch balls and a gooseneck ball.
The shank on a standard hitch ball like the hitch ball you came from, part # BWHB94005, is threaded so that the nut can be used to tighten it to the balll mount. On a gooseneck ball they are typically designed to fit a specific gooseneck hitch. For example, a hitch ball for a B&W Turnover Gooseneck Hitch like part # BWGNXA2005 has a square shank that is a specific... view full answer...
It really just depends on what the trailer you are towing was originally built for and what you plan on using the trailer for. If you have a gooseneck trailer then a gooseneck hitch is best but if you have a 5th wheel trailer then a 5th wheel hitch is best. Gooseneck trailers are generally used for off-road use (like around farms) and so the gooseneck hitch ball connection provides more rotation for the uneven ground but 5th wheel hitches provide a better towing experience if you will be... view full answer...
Yes, there are fifth-wheel to gooseneck adapters and we do carry them.
Gooseneck hitches are typically used to haul construction or agricultural trailers and fifth-wheel hitches are mainly used to haul campers. Gooseneck hitches are usually rated to haul 25,000 to 30,000 pounds, some fifth-wheel hitches are capable of doing the same, but other fifth-wheel hitches are rated lower. When towing, your towing setup is only as strong as the weakest towing component, whether it is your hitch,... view full answer...
I recommend getting the OEM pucks if you will be towing regularly. We have a few options for the hitch ball and chain loops that are most likely more cost efficient than the dealer. The OEM ball and loops are made by Curt who has a little competition in the aftermarket parts for that vehicle. Here are your options:
-Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit for GM/Chevy/Ford/Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch - 30K # C60692
-B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ford, GM, and Nissan Titan... view full answer...
The differences between the Curt X5 adapters is what they will fit. X5 adapter # C16220 fits Curt EZr Double-Lock gooseneck hitches. And X5 adapter # C16210 fits Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store gooseneck hitches such as # C60720.
There is also an X5 adapter, # 16310, that fits B&W gooseneck hitches. So basically if you have any of the above mentioned gooseneck hitches you can use the appropriate X5 adapter. view full answer...
The only difference between the Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch and the Curt EZr Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch is that the EZr has a center locator tool which makes for drilling the hitch ball opening hole much easier. That said, Curt has not released a Double Lock or EZr for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The only gooseneck hitch that has been released as of August 2019 is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1020.
The B&W Turnoverball is actually a much... view full answer...
I have an option that you mentioned you were not wanting, but the only option for a gooseneck hitch that allows you to invert the hitch ball when not in use is the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs # BWGNRK1320 though this kit only fits in the 2019 Ram 3500 you mentioned if you do not have the OEM towing prep package.
If you have the OEM towing prep package then the only option is to use the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loops Kit for... view full answer...
You are correct. Both the B&W part numbers, # BWGNRK1062-5W and # BWGNRK1062, are the exact same product. We added the -5W to the end of the part number for the fit guide so customers knew which B&W Turnover Gooseneck Hitch worked with the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch, # BWRVK3500.
You will not have any issues towing with your gooseneck trailer when using the B&W gooseneck hitch. This gooseneck hitch has a towing capacity of 30K and is custom-fit to install on your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado... view full answer...
Yes, the Buyers Products 42" x 13-1/2" Gooseneck Hitch Plate # 3373014981 can be bolted directly to the top of your frame rails on your 2017 Freightliner Cascadia. The overall height is 5" tall.
The main difference between the Buyers # 3373014981 and Curt # C65500 is the width of the Curt. The Curt gooseneck plate is 48" wide while the Buyers is 42" wide. The Curt is also slightly shorter with a height of 4-3/4" tall. Both plates are 3/8" thick and while the Curt can support up to 30,000lbs... view full answer...
The only difference between the Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch part # C607-604 and Curt EZr Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch part # C611-624 for a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is the center locator tool that comes with the EZr. This helps to drill out the center hitch ball hole but aside from that they are pretty much the same. I recommend the EZr because of the added tool but if you are a more experienced installer, you can get away without it and save some money. view full answer...
The difference between having a B&W Companion and the B&W Gooseneck is how your trailer will be towed. If you have the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K, part # BWRVK3775, your 5th wheel trailer will be using a pin box. Because you will be using the pucks from the OEM prep package, it is easy to remove this 5th wheel hitch when you are not towing the trailer. The B&W Companion slides back 12" when in use to make it easier for... view full answer...
When comparing the difference between these two gooseneck hitches you will find they have a lot of similar features. Both the # 16085 and # RP58079 are designed with a towing capacity up to 25,000-lbs and have a vertical load limit of 6,250-lbs. Both mount to industry-standard fifth wheel rails.
The hitch I recommend is the # RP58079. The hitch ball included with this hitch is held in place with a snap-ring and that alows the ball to rotate which helps reduce binding with the gooseneck... view full answer...
The difference between the Reese Fold-Down Gooseneck Hitches, # 8339-4456 and # 8339-4434, is the frame brackets and the vehicles they fit. Part # 8339-4456 fits 2011-2015 Silverado and Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD trucks. Part # 8339-4434 fits the 1999-2010 Silverado and Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks. The hitch head that contains the ball is the exact same part for both hitches.
I have attached installation videos for both hitches for you to check out. If you can tell me the year, make and model... view full answer...
The only difference between the Curt Double Lock part # C60720 and EZr Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch part # C60685 for a 2008 Ford F-250/F-350 is the center locator tool that comes with the EZr which helps to drill out the center hitch ball hole but aside from that they are pretty much the same. I recommend the EZr because of the added tool. view full answer...
If you have the factory installed 5th wheel trailer hitch prep package that includes the pop in ball for a gooseneck trailer, it would be best to use it instead of the above bed gooseneck hitch # RP30845. The pop in ball is directly attached to the base rails which are attached to the truck frame which is a more ideal connection than the above bed hitch.
But, if you wanted to or needed to use the Reese Elite Series Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # RP30845, it will fit in the pucks... view full answer...
The gooseneck hitch you referenced, Draw-Tite # 9460-39, is rated for 30,000-lb gross trailer weight and 7500-lb tongue weight ratings. The installation instructions for both are identical and those are linked for you. view full answer...
The differences between the Curt X5 adapters is what they will fit. X5 adapter # C16220 fits Curt EZr Double-Lock gooseneck hitches. And X5 adapter # C16210 fits Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store gooseneck hitches such as # C60720.
The biggest difference to note is the shank from the bottom of the adapter is a different length. The # C16210 has a shank that is 4.41 inches long and the # C16220 has a shank that is 4.66 inches long. So the difference in the length also means the hole... view full answer...
The Ranch Hitch part # AM3139 is a great solution for towing a fifth wheel trailer with a truck that has a gooseneck hitch. The advantage to this over the Hi Rise part # 9480 is that the gooseneck hitch in the truck does not matter. As long as there is a 2-5/16 inch ball in the bed of the truck this adapter will fit it.
The Hi Rise has a more specific fit. It can only fit B&W Turnover Ball, Hide-A-Goose by Draw Tite or Reese, or Under-Bed by Bulldog. If you had one of these hitches this... view full answer...
The Curt Double Lock # C607-604 and EZr Double Lock # C611-624 for your 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 are essentially the same gooseneck hitch. The only differences are that the Double Lock has a pin weight rating of 7,500 lbs while the EZr has a pin weight rating of 6,000 lbs and the EZr comes with a center locator to make drilling the gooseneck hole in your bed much easier.
Both are rated for towing up to 30,000 lbs, have spring-loaded safety chain loops, the ability to store the hitch ball... view full answer...
The Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch part # C60720 and Curt EZr Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch part # C60683 are similar but not the same gooseneck hitch. They are both fits for your 2013 Ford F-250 but the EZr has center locator tool which makes for drilling the hitch ball opening hole much easier. They are the same save for the center locator tool. view full answer...
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