Measuring to Drill Gooseneck Hole on 2000 Ford F-250/F-350 For Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store

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How far do I measure from the back of my bed to cut the hole to install the curt double lock

asked by: Jason

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On a 2000 Ford F-250 or F-350 you will measure from the rear edge of the truck bed (not the tailgate) forward 48-1/4 inches to drill the hole for the gooseneck ball when installing Curt hitch # C60720. I have included links to the 2 sets of instructions for this hitch for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

To install a gooseneck hitch in the bed of your 2003 Ford F-250 all you would need is the Curt Hitch part #C60720 that you referenced. This comes with everything needed to complete the install.

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Answer 2

The Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Gooseneck Hitch #C60607 measures 7.75" wide and 24.375" long according to the representative of Curt that I spoke with. To install it in your 2004 Ford Super Duty you would need the installation kit and…

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Answer 3

You could go to the very rear of the truck bed where the bed liner ends and measure from left to right there to get the left and right center and then take that measurement forward. The bed liners are also really well made now that if you used the…

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Answer 4

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 5

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

I went ahead and checked with Curt and and the Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch #C60722 is the correct fit for a gooseneck on your 2001 Ford F-150. Having said that, your truck does need to have the holes in the side rails,…

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Answer 11

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 12

I recommend using the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 for the factory puck system on your 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty. I like this kit of the Curt #C60692 and Reese #RP30137 options because it uses a handle to secure the gooseneck hitch…

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