Gooseneck Clearance Equation and Offset Ball Options for 2017 Ford F-350 Short Bed
Question:
Hi, Im wondering if I need an offset ball for my F350 and gooseneck trailer. I have a 2017 F350 Short Bed pickup. I want to tow a gooseneck trailer with it and Im wondering if I will need a gooseneck offset ball to tow the trailer. Are there measurements I need to take to see if I can do this without crunching my cab? Thank you!
asked by: Tyler N
Expert Reply:
For your 2017 F-350 short bed, the clearance calculation is the measurement from the cab to ball center minus 1/2 the trailer width. This will give you the minimum clearance. If that number is positive the trailer will not interfere with the cab of the truck, but if it is negative then it will interfere and you need to be extremely cautious.
We do have offset hitch balls that are hitch specific to gain more clearance and we also have the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset - 24,000 lbs # BWTEXA4200.
For a 4 inch offset we have the Curt Double-Lock # C602 or the B&W Turnoverball # BWGNXA4685 or # BWGNXA4085.
For a 5 inch offset we have the Draw-Tite Hide-A-Goose # 19308.
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4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Turnover Ball
- 4 Inch Offset
- Powder-Coated Steel
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- 20000 lbs GTW
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4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Dodge Ram 1500
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Turnover Ball
- 4 Inch Offset
- Powder-Coated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 20000 lbs GTW
- B and W
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B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset - 24,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Coupler
- Coupler with Inner Tube Only
- Round Tube
- 6000 lbs TW
- 24000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Gooseneck Ball
- Manual Latch
- B and W
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Curt 4" Offset Ball for Double-Lock Gooseneck Hitch
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Double Lock Ball
- 4 Inch Offset
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 20000 lbs GTW
- CURT
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5" Offset Ball for Hide-A-Goose Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Hide-A-Goose Ball
- Puck System
- 5 Inch Offset
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Draw-Tite
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