Are Set Screw Holes Required to Be Drilled To Hold The B&W Extend-A-Goose Coupler?

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Do I drill new holes in the extension hitch for the set screws? Approximately where to drill and do i drill through one side?

asked by: Ryan

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The B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler # BWTEXA4200 should not be drilled into. The coupler sleeve is required to either have 2 set bolts or 1 set bolt if you have a safety through pin to secure it in place on your tube sleeve.

A Master Lock Laminated Steel Padlock # ML1KA can be used to secure the coupler when attached to your tow vehicle. And if you choose to have multiple locks keyed alike you can use them all to secure any locks on trailer as well to have a one key system of locks.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I spoke with B&W and on the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 it is approximately 19-3/4 inches from the bottom of the coupler to the center of the top-most adjustment hole on the round, vertical tube.

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Answer 2

The B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 will provide 10-inches of offset for better clearance between the truck and trailer. It sounds like you are using a B&W Offset ball like #BWGNXA4085 which gives you 4-inches of offset. It…

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Answer 3

The best option for you would be a B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200. It will give you an extra 10" clearance between your trailer and the cab of your 2021 Ford F-350. This fits standard 4" diameter outer tubes. There are…

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Answer 4

By nature, there is always going to be stress on the vertical tube when towing with a gooseneck but the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 is not going to cause additional stress that makes using your gooseneck unsafe. You only need…

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Answer 5

I've attached a picture with three different measurements for the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 2-5/16" Ball - 10" Offset, #BWTEXA4200. It is 12 inches from the base or bottom of the coupler to the center of the lowest pin…

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Answer 6

I do have an option for you but there are currently not any gooseneck ball options on the market that include an offset for the Ford factory puck system. However, I recommend to use the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler part #BWTEXA4200 as…

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Answer 7

According to B&W, the Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 adjustment holes are 7/8 inch in diameter. I'd recommend using the Draw-Tite #58388 as a through pin. The pin is 6 inches long by 3/4 inches in diameter. A pin is not included…

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Answer 8

I may have a solution for you, but there isn't an offset ball that fits the Ford factory gooseneck hitches. With that said, depending on the design of your gooseneck coupler you may be able to use the B&W Extend-A-Goose #BWTEXA4200. This…

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Answer 9

The B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler - 10" Offset #BWTEXA4200 should be a straight fit. If your coupler was not installed so the pin was horizontal, then there isn't another adapter that will fit correctly. The misalignment will be…

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Answer 10

I'll start off by saying that you won't be able to use a B&W extender #BWGNXA4085 since those are only designed to fit in B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitches and not the factory pucks on the 2020 Silverado 2500. It looks like your…

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Answer 11

As the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler #BWTEXA4200 is a universal coupler, it has to be able to work with different trailers. This means the adjustment holes are offset a little and can cause the coupler to sit a little crooked once…

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Answer 12

The weight capacity of 24,000 pounds would be the most the trailer can weigh. So the gross weight capacity of gooseneck coupler #BWTEXA4200 is 24,000 pounds. The vertical load limit is the amount of weight pushing down on the ball. On a regular hitch…

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