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Fifth-Wheel Hitch
The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a
coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in
the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer
with a coupling king pin.
Your truck may be equipped with a 5th wheel hitch option.
Refer to the separately provided 5th wheel hitch safety, care,
assembly, and operating instructions.
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.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
Hitch Type Max. Trailer Weight / Max. Tongue Weight
Class V - 2500 Models 20,000 lbs (9,071 kg) / 2000 lbs (907 kg)
Class V - 3500 Models 23,000 lbs (10,432 kg) / 2300 lbs (1043 kg)
Fifth Wheel - 2500 Models 25,000 lbs (11,339 kg) / 2500 lbs (1,133 kg)
Fifth Wheel - 3500 Models 30,000 lbs (13,607 kg) / 3000 lbs (1,360 kg)
Gooseneck - 2500 Models 20,000 lbs (9,071 kg) / 2000 lbs (907 kg)
Gooseneck - 3500 Models 35,000 lbs (15,875 kg) / 3500 lbs (1,587 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
towable for your given drivetrain.
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