How to Gain Turning Clearance for a Gooseneck Trailer on a 2017 Ford F-250 with Factory Prep Package
Question:
Problem is this is a RV 5th Wheel trailer with the Reese Goosebox on my towable. So I guess 1 option would be to go back to a 5th Wheel hitch with the automatic slide, or change out the factory hitch for one that would fit a ball extension.
asked by: Jerry
Helpful Expert Reply:
I do have an option for you but they do not make an offset gooseneck hitch ball for your 2017 Ford F-250 with the factory prep package to my knowledge so no, part # 19308 will not fit. Instead, you will want to consider an offset coupler like the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler part # BWTEXA4200 which fits around a 4" diameter tube and offers 10" of extension.
I have attached a review video of the coupler for you as well.
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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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Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
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B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset - 24,000 lbs
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- 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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Jerry
8/8/2018
Problem is this is a RV 5th Wheel trailer with the Reese Goosebox on my towable. So I guess 1 option would be to go back to a 5th Wheel hitch with the automatic slide, or change out the factory hitch for one that would fit a ball extension.