Gooseneck Hitch FAQs

A Gooseneck Hitch is designed for use in a pickup truck similar to a Fifth Wheel.

The difference is that the Gooseneck uses a ball and coupler instead of a kingpin and pin receiver. Typically, the trailers that are most commonly used for this type of Gooseneck Hitch is a horse trailer.

What Information Do I Need to Know

What else do I need?

Depending on how your truck came equipped from the factory, you may want to consider adding these items to complete your heavy duty towing package.

Brake Controller - There are two basic styles of brake controllers - Proportional, and Timed. Both allow you to apply measured amounts of power to the trailer brakes and are controlled by the brakes of the towing vehicle.

Gooseneck Trailer Wiring - This allows for easy hookup of the trailer wiring to the cab wiring.

Rail Kits - The rail kit is secured to the inside or under the pickup bed to attach the Gooseneck Hitch solidly in the pickup bed.

Transmission Cooler - Protect your tow vehicle's automatic transmission from damaging heat caused by heavy duty towing by installing a Transmission Cooler.