Last Updated on September 1, 2020
Do you need a gooseneck trailer hitch?
I’ve used a number of them over the years for hauling campers, horse trailers, and stock trailers and for this article I have reviewed the top gooseneck hitches on the market. Read on for the recommendations.
Check the quick list below for links to customer reviews and prices for the best gooseneck hitch picks, or read on for the full review:
- B&W Trailer Gooseneck Hitches for Chevrolet and GMC
- B&W Turnoverball Ford and F-450 Gooseneck Hitch
- CURT 65500 Over-Bed Flat Plate Gooseneck Hitch
- CURT Gooseneck Hitch for 2014-2018 Ram 2500 Trucks
- CURT 60712 Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch
Table of Contents
Best Gooseneck Hitch Top Picks
B&W Trailer Gooseneck Hitches for Chevrolet and GMC
This is the best gooseneck trailer hitch for Chevy and GMC trucks. It fits short bed and long bed trucks. It is well constructed and built to last. The included 2 5/16″ ball is powder coated and installation requires a 4″ hole. Bolts into the existing frame holes so you won’t have to weld or drill new holes. The receiver is one solid machined piece for durability. The latch pin handle is spring loaded and flexible with a 5/8″ steel locking pin. This is an excellent gooseneck trailer hitch for Chevrolet and GMC trucks.
- Top gooseneck hitch for Chevy and GMC trucks
- Durable and strong construction
- Easy installation
- No welding or drilling required
B&W Turnoverball Ford and F-450 Gooseneck Hitch
Best gooseness trailer hitch for Ford trucks. This hitch is compatible with 3/4 and 1 ton Ford trucks from 1999 to 2010 and 450’s from 2008 to 2010. The 2 5/16″ ball is machined and durable with a powder coated finish. This hitch secures down with bolts in the holes already in your truck so no welding or drilling is required. Installation is quick and simple. The latch pin handle is flexible and attached to a spring loaded 5/8″ locking steel pin. This well constructed gooseneck hitch is the top model for Ford trucks.
- Best gooseneck trailer hitch for Ford trucks
- Compatible with 1999-2010 3/4 and 1 ton trucks
- Compatible with 2008-2010 F-450’s
- Easy and quick installation
- No welding or drilling required
CURT 65500 Over-Bed Flat Plate Gooseneck Hitch
This is a great gooseneck hitch that can be installed in most truck makes and models. The hitch provides excellent towing strength with a 30,000 pounds gross trailer weight rating and a 7,500 pound vertical load rating. This hitch is very well constructed and is corrosion resistant making it ideal for years of dependable hauling. The fixed gooseneck ball is welded to the 13″ x 48″ hitch plate making it strong and theft resistant. Comes with a standard 2 5/16″ ball compatible with most trailers. My model did not come with model specific brackets so those will have to be purchased separately. This is an excellent overall gooseneck hitch compatible with all makes and models with the appropriate bracket.
- Great overall gooseneck trailer hitch
- Compatible with all makes and models
- Truck specific brackets sold separately
- 30,000 gross trailer weight rated
- Excellent value
CURT Gooseneck Hitch for 2014-2018 Ram 2500 Trucks
This is the best gooseneck trailer hitch for Dodge Ram trucks. The hitch is designed to fit just like a factory installed hitch and it is compatible with nearly every Dodge Ram. It has a strong construction with a towing rating for up to a 30,000 lbs gross weight trailer and a 7,500 lb vertical weight. It is corrosion resistant and rugged making it ready to provide years of reliable hauling. The drop in ball design makes removing and adding the ball incredibly easy. The quarter inch latch system secures quickly and solidly without needing tools. Installation is simple and no welding or bed flange trimming. Depending on your truck year you may need to drill bed holes for installation but not all years require additional holes. This is the best overall gooseneck trailer hitch for Dodge Ram trucks.
- Top gooseneck trailer hitch for Dodge trucks
- Compatible with all Dodge trucks
- Easy installation
- Weather resistant and durable construction
- Excellent value
CURT 60712 Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch
This is my favorite flip and store gooseneck trailer hitch. It is compatible with most makes and models with straight forward installation. Some models will require bed hole drilling but not all. The flip and store gooseneck ball design allows you to stow the ball without removing the hitch when you need more space in the bed of your truck. The strong construction is rated to haul 30,000 lbs in gross trailer weight with 7,500 lbs in vertical weight. The standard 2 5/16″ ball fits most all gooseneck trailers. This hitch features a heavy duty handle with a double locking pin. With weather resistant materials and easy installation this is a great overall gooseneck trailer hitch compatible with most truck makes and models.
- Great hitch option for most makes and models of trucks
- 30,000 lb gross trailer weight rated with a 7,500 lb vertical weight
- Weather and corrosion resistant
- Simple installation
- Excellent value
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Here is the best gooseneck hitch picks quick list one more time. To view prices and customer reviews for each hitch see the links below.
- B&W Trailer Gooseneck Hitches for Chevrolet and GMC
- B&W Turnoverball Ford and F-450 Gooseneck Hitch
- CURT 65500 Over-Bed Flat Plate Gooseneck Hitch
- CURT Gooseneck Hitch for 2014-2018 Ram 2500 Trucks
- CURT 60712 Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch
Fred is the editor of Equine Ridge. He grew up raising horses and has been riding, training, and competing for almost four decades. Fred started out performing on the AQHA and PHBA circuits. Fred trained other competitors in English and Western riding disciplines and today offers free riding lessons to youth who would otherwise not be able to afford lessons. When not working with horses he can be found backpacking or trying to brew the perfect cup of coffee. Email Fred at fred@equineridge.com