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Gooseneck Hitch
The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted
coupling arm which attaches to a ball mounted
in the bed of a pickup truck. The coupling arm
connects to the hitch mounted over the rear
axle in the truck bed.
T
RAILER
H
ITCH
T
YPE
AND
M
AXIMUM
T
RAILER
W
EIGHT
The following chart provides the maximum
trailer weight a given factory equipped trailer
hitch type can tow and should be used to assist
you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your
intended towing condition.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
Hitch Type
Max. Trailer Weight / Max. Tongue Weight
Class V - 2500 Models
20,000 lb (9,071 kg) / 2,000 lb (907 kg)
Class V - 3500 Models
23,000 lb (10,432 kg) / 2,300 lb (1,043 kg)
Fifth Wheel - 2500 Models
25,000 lb (11,339 kg) / 3,750 lb (1,700 kg)
Fifth Wheel - 3500 Models
30,000 lb (13,607 kg) / 4,500 lb (2,041 kg)
Gooseneck - 2500 Models
20,000 lb (9,071 kg) / 3,000 lb (1,360 kg)
Gooseneck - 3500 Models
35,250 lb (15,989 kg) / 5,287 lb (2,398 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given drivetrain.
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