Gooseneck Trailers

Gooseneck trailers have 2 or 3 axles that support the bed of the trailer, which means they have a higher weight capacity than your average bumper-pull trailer.

Is a gooseneck the same as a fifth wheel? No, a gooseneck is not the same as a fifth wheel. 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