Gooseneck Hitch Ball Recommendation for Curt Gooseneck with Taller Height

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Question:

I have 2015 ram 3500 with Curt in goose neck ball. Like to have taller ball. I noticed the Reese extended ball. Will this interchange with my Curt system.?

asked by: Phil B

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Expert Reply:

Since you have a Curt gooseneck hitch the best option we have would be the Curt 4 inch offset double lock ball part # C602 which has a 4 inch offset and sits taller than the standard hitch balls.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The CURT Replacement Ball, #C602, is not threaded, it is held in with a pin. The only other CURT Ball, #C60603, also is held in with a pin.

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Answer 2

We have some options for you to have an offset for your gooseneck, but the Reese Gooseneck Hitch Ball with 5 Inch Offset #19308 will not work with the Curt gooseneck hitch in your 2015 GMC Sierra 3500. The #19308 is designed to work with Reese…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

For your 2013 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Short Bed, the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter #RP85FR is a fit as long as you don't have RamBox. I reached out to my contact at Reese to confirm and they even sent me an engineer…

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Answer 5

Yes, the additional height of the Curt 4" Offset Ball for Double-Lock Gooseneck Hitch #C602 is due to the offset plate needing to be tall enough to fit over the top of the truck bed. The additional height is right right at 3/4 of an inch like…

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Answer 6

The Curt 4 inch Offset Ball part #C602 that you referenced is designed to fit Curt Double-Lock, Flip and Store gooseneck hitches. We do not sell a gooseneck extension at this time that will work on the plate style gooseneck hitches. I attached a link…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #GY43FR is the correct replacement for your 2006 Keystone Raptor. Your Raptor currently has the Lippert 1116 #LC1270271 pin box installed as verified by your sticker and…

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Answer 8

In order to adjust the height of the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR you'll need to do so at the connection to the trailer or the wings. That's the only way to adjust the height of a pin box. The design…

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Answer 9

I called Andersen to confirm. If you are wanting more clearance for your Andersen Ultimate 5th wheel hitch, then using an offset ball like the Curt 4" Offset Ball for Double-Lock Gooseneck Hitch, part #C602, is exactly what you need. This should…

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Answer 10

According to Lippert, you have a 19k 1116 pin box on your 5th wheel. For a Gen-Y replacement you need the #GY43FR. This matches your 1116 bolt pattern and has a gross towing weight of 21,000 lbs. The #GY43FR is designed to work with a pin weight…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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