Wondering if a GooseNeck type fitting and trailer would allow for a greater towing capacity vs a Class 3 hitch...or is it the same? What are the benefits of the GooseNeck style trailers?

 

By gooseneck fitting do you mean the gooseneck hitch that goes in the bed itself, or the goofy gooseneck hitch that attaches to a Class V hitch?

 

Yes, I guess it looks a bit goofy...a bulb type cylinder that appears to pop out of the truck bed (probably directly above the rear axle).

 

Your explanation is goofy... LOL. You're talking about a gooseneck hitch.

Pros: Smoother ride, spreads load more evenly over truck, weight ratings are higher.
Cons: Hard to back up, not really recommended to tow with a 1/2 ton. Can't do sharp turns with a short bed.

 

The limiting factor in a bumper pull is the hitch and ball mount.

Class III 10k with weight distribution hitch 6-9k without.
Goose Neck 25-30k

You can get a class III and get 10,000 with weight distribution bars.
This weight rating goes to 12,000 at class IV or a class III with a class IV endorcement.
Lastly is a Class V which has traditionally been a 2 1/2" reciever. (Putnum now makes a 2" Class V that is a 2" reciever and it is the only Class V, 2" made. That gives you a load capacity of 15,000#'s.)

Don't forget that most ball mounts and ***** are rated for 6-9k unless you specifically are trying to get one with a higher weight rating.

Not that any F150 should ever be towing a load like this.

To put that in perspective that is a maximum of 1500#'s of tongue weight acording to Putnum.

A 15k trailer would be a twin axle equipment hauler, hauling a tractor with an implement or 2. So the tractor with gear weighs say 11k plus 4k for the trailer.

These weights are best left to a Pintle style hitch (like on a dump truck) as there is only 1 traditional trailer coupler available rated for these weights as well.

Put a goose neck on this trailer and the weight of the trailer goes up about 400#s and now the trailer weighs 15.4k

Mount that in any goose neck hitch made (rated from 25-30k) and you are not even pushing load hitch limits.

The tongue weight the truck can handle is double as the weight is placed slightly in front of the rear axle and the tongue weight can now be 3000# allowing you to load about another 1k on the trailer.

Keep in mind that towing trailers with a 14k capacity or higher requires a CDL in most states. 14k trailer rating + 12k truck rating (most new 1 tons)= 26k

Other towing benifits mentioned also apply.

 

Thank you Colorado Osprey...you appear to know what you're saying. Thanks...I'm new to the Pick Up Truck world and you've provided me with great information on a couple of occasions. John

 

Thanks for the kind workd John123,
But I guess I better know the industry I work in or I have no business helping customer with trailers and trailer service.