Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1998 Chevy K1500 Short Bed Truck

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Looking for a gooseneck hitch to fit my 1998 Chevy k1500 short bed. I want one that mounts under the bed and has a removable ball not one that flips down

asked by: Brandon R

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Expert Reply:

We have a couple options for gooseneck trailer hitches that will install under the bed, have a ball that does not flip down but can still be removed, and that will fit your 1998 Chevy K1500 short bed.

We have the ever-popular B&W Turnover ball, # BWGNRK1050. And Draw-Tite also has an option, # 9465-40.

All 3 of these hitches are rated for 7,500 pound pin weight and 30,000 pounds gross trailer weight. But these figures likely exceed the capacity of your truck so be sure to consult the owners manual for the towing capacity. I have linked video reviews of both hitches for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

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 2

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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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 6

If your Ford F-450 has an actual bed and is not a cab and chassis model (with a service bed or flatbed) then you can use the Curt universal folding gooseneck ball rail kit #C61502. You could then use Curt hitch #C-52 or #C65500. A custom hitch for a…

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Answer 7

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 8

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 9

Another wire or harness is not needed on the 2023 Honda CR-V for the install of the Curt 4-Way Wiring Harness #C56370, but you do have to add 20 amp fuse to location #17 in the fuse box.

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Answer 10

The 07100 bearing number you referenced is an older bearing that has the same dimensions as #L44643. If both the inner and outer bearings on your existing trailer are the 07100/ #L44643, and the hub has a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern, the correct…

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Answer 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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