Owner's manual

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.
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
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.
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
Hitch Type Max. Trailer Hitch Max.
Trailer Weight
Class III Bumper Hitch
- 1500 Model
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Class IV - 1500 Model 11,000 lbs (4 989 kg)
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
Class V -
2500/3500 Models
17,000 lbs (7 711 kg)
Fifth Wheel -
2500/3500 Models
25,000 lbs (11 339 kg)
Gooseneck -
2500 Model
20,000 lbs (9 071 kg)
Gooseneck -
3500 Model
30,000 lbs (13 636 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings)” for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight
(GTW) towable for your given drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
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