How To Install A Gooseneck Hitch

So you got a plan to haul certain objects to a specified destination on your trailer or planning for a congregate in a far away place? Then it is best to get a gooseneck hitch that can securely connect to the frame of the truck on which it is mounted on. The name “gooseneck” might sounds little mirthful to you, but that is due to its appearance. It is mainly used when towing heavy, thus making it a valuable addition while making plans for long trips or trucking purposes.

These hitches can be attached to middle of the truck-bed rather than the rear bump. It is basically a type of fifth wheel hitch that allows you to carry much heavier loads than the standard ball hitch at the back of an SUV or a truck-bed. But there is a thin line differentiation between the fifth wheel hitch and gooseneck hitch, where the former uses a wheel-shaped plate and later is held in place with a ball. Installation can be done by professionals or even by yourself, but make sure that your vehicle can handle the weight of the load. The hitch is not only stable and safer in nature but also has the capacity to haul up to 30,000 lbs, and that makes it ideal for heavy trailers. And, if you own a trailer that has a front end which protrudes out further, the hitch should be your catch. Also, since it is mounted in the middle of the truck bed rather than the rear, they can make sharper turns. The b&w turnover ball have the tendency to stick while installing, and I recommend you to store the ball up, so you can get it out easier.

The gooseneck hitch can be installed by following few simple steps below. You just need to have a cordless drill, a flat file, a hole saw, a socket set, a ratchet, a hammer and a drill bit set. Firstly, mark its center inside the truck bed using ball that have to be in the center of the bed rails, and make sure it doesn’t interfere with the gooseneck on turning. Next, use a 3.5 inch hole saw to saw through the truck bed at the marking point, and file the hole edges to remove any rough edges. Then from under the truck, the hitch platform should be placed into the hole. Slide them from the beds top through the hitch platform, and a nut and lock washer can them be used to secure the bolts from under the truck bed. The nuts should be tightened until the threads can be seen from below the nut, and the ball hitch screw should then be unscrewed from the gooseneck ball hitch top. Finally tighten the screws of the ball hitch that are on top of the ball making sure they are completely tight and secure.

So now you have a better understanding for hitches. So what are you waiting for then, when you got the knowledge to even installing it? Go grab your luggage and get set go for a long trip.