A gooseneck hitch uses a ball to connect to a unique style of vertical coupler on a gooseneck trailer. A fifth wheel hitch uses a set of jaws and pivoting plate to connect to the kingpin of a fifth wheel trailer. In a gooseneck connection, the coupler or receiver mechanism is on the trailer side.

What is a gooseneck connection?

A gooseneck (or goose neck) is a 180° pipe fitting at the top of a vertical pipe that prevents entry of water. The valve used to connect a small-diameter service line to a water main is called a corporation stop (also called a tap, or corp stop). One gooseneck joins the corporation stop to the water service pipe work.

What is a gooseneck trailer hookup?

A gooseneck trailer is attached to a tow vehicle via a ball which has been fitted into the bed of a tow vehicle rather than via a ball attached to the rear of a tow vehicle. Gooseneck hitches are also more stable on the road, less susceptible to trailer sway, and easier to maneuver in tight spaces.

Can you put a gooseneck on a f150?

Can a Ford F-150 Short Bed Tow a Gooseneck Horse Trailer Yes, you can tow a gooseneck horse trailer with a short bed pickup. Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-150 There is a really wide range for towing capacities for the 2017 Ford F-150.