The reason I am looking at a gooseneck hitch is not because I want to
tow an extremely heavy trailer. I am going to be getting from my father
a 5th wheel travel trailer that is made for compact (Ford Ranger) size
trucks. I want to avoid having the massive hitch inside my bed all of
the time (I know you can remove them, but what a hassle). Several places
sell 5th wheel to gooseneck adapters, mainly for farm types who already
have that type of hitch in their trucks for other equipment.
Boy, I didn't think this would spark such a conversation on load rating.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of Mr. Plow
Subject: Re: DML: Gooseneck Hitch
Hey Bill, i think technically, the Daks are only 1/4 ton trucks...
But also, i'm not quite sure why you would want a gooseneck for your
Dak,
the reason that style of hitch was invented, was to pull really big
loads,
10,000+ pounds. And obviously the Dakotas were never meant for that
type of
hauling.
So, i am not sure that you will be able to find a gooseneck for the Dak,
nor
would any reputable shop install one for you, because it probably
shouldn't
be done.
Just my opinion.....
The Adam Blaster
Two words, figure it out.....
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