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Jul 30, 2018 | 05:49 PM

sdenn

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Gooseneck Hitch Question

Is the 2019 F350 hitch/ball on the OEM order 15J a hideaway type so that the bed can be as flat as possible?
Thanks for the info.

Jul 30, 2018 | 06:15 PM

Flyct

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It’s identical to the Reese kit. https://www.etrailer.com/Gooseneck/Reese/RP30137.html

The Ball and chain link loops are removable and a cap fits over the holes when the hall is removed to keep the bed flat.

Watch the short video on the etrailer link above. The only difference is that the Ford kit has a different storage case but the ball and chain loops are identical.

Jul 30, 2018 | 06:22 PM

mhoefer

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You might find this thread interesting (https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...on-a-17-a.html) , good pictures and discussion on the Anderson Ultimate which uses the gooseneck hitch to a Fiver, or there are examples converting a fiver to goose, with the safety chains within. You need both gooseneck prep and fifth wheel prep kits to be able to do the gooseneck towing, as you have the ball inserted in the bed, and two fiver pin points for the safety chains.

Jul 30, 2018 | 07:50 PM

sdenn

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thank you both, exactly what I needed

Jul 30, 2018 | 07:57 PM

sdenn

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Only thing I saw (on the video), is it looks awfully messy, don't know about you but my ball is covered in grease - don't know how this is going to work!!

Jul 30, 2018 | 08:27 PM

Xwild

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the gooseneck kit puts 5 holes in your bed. 1 for the ball, and 4 for safety chain points (of which you use 2, unless you have a 450 and that fancy doodad it comes with)
. so don't order the fiver kit if you don't need a fiver kit..

I don't bother keeping a ton of grease on my ball.. just a light coat.. you get a little grease on you, but not much.. i normally have a rag handy to use for grabbing the ball.

Jul 30, 2018 | 09:11 PM

mhoefer

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I would still recommend the ordering of both prep kits, fifth and goose, for the simple flexibility of both types of hitches. Yes, you can convert any fiver to goose, or use the Anderson ultimate, but this gives you the best flexibility for a few hundred bucks.