Availability of Offset Ball for Factory Gooseneck Package on 2018 Ford F-350

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I have a factory installed gooseneck prep package. I need to add the 4-5inch offset so my gooseneck LQ horse trailer does not jack knife or hit my rear window when backing up. I called Ford and they said they do not make one for the SB.

asked by: KarenV

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I may have a solution for you, however there is not currently an offset ball available that will fit the factory gooseneck prep package on your 2018 Ford F-350.

If you are towing a standard gooseneck trailer, you may be able to use the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler # BWTEXA4200 to give you the clearance you're needing. This coupler inner tube will fit a standrad 4 inch diameter round tube on a gooseneck trailer. The offset design will provide an extra 10 inches of clerance between the truck's cab and trailer.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this product so you can get a closer look.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

As long as your horse trailer features a 4 inch diameter outer tube (which is pretty standard) the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 that you referenced will work really nicely to replace its inner tube. It will provide a 10…

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Answer 2

The B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 is designed to give you 10" of clearance so you can complete turns safely in a short bed truck (see diagram). The handle on this unit will easily hook up to the ball and also it…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

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 5

Hey Eric, the Curt Multi-Fit Ball Kit w/ 4" Offset for Chevy/Ford/GMC/Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Hitch #C68ZV is not going to work with your Ram, unfortunately. This one is only going to work for select YMM (Year Make Model) Ford 250-450s, GMC…

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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

Yes, it will! The 5" Offset Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch item #GY43XR is specially designed to work with the Ford factory puck system. It will push the connection point for the gooseball and your cattle trailer back 5" towards your…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

If you were to use the 4 inch offset ball #BWGNXA4085 the pin weight on the ball will not be changed. What will change is where the weight is carried on the truck. Using the offset ball will put more weight 4 inches back from the center of the…

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Answer 12

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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