Gooseneck hitches are closely related to fifth-wheel hitches. They are anchored through the truck bed. They use a hitch ball to lock into place. Gooseneck hitches are also popular because they are able to accomplish tight turns easier than other hitches.
Gooseneck hitches are used to pull heavy duty loads and fifth-wheel campers. This hitch can handle pulling about 30,000 pounds.
A gooseneck hitch can range in price. A nice hitch costs about a couple of hundred dollars. Cost also changes depending on the model you chose to purchase.
Some models can be more complicated to install than others. The model of the truck can also complicate the process. When installing the hitch, make sure your truck will be able to handle the load that you will be trying to tow.
Make sure that when calculating the weight of what you are going to tow that you add a little leeway into the calculation. For example, a gooseneck hitch may be able to tow a trailer easily, but if you intend to have horses or other animals inside the trailer, then the capability of the hitch will be compromised.
