Makes it super easy to hook them up, I do it all from the ground. Safety chains are not an issue, I keep them mounted to the anchors in the bed, and then the hooks go into the chain anchor points on the hitch (backwards from what you would think). My next truck will come without the puck system and I will buy an aftermarket gooseball hitch to solve this issue. Also they make offset balls that move the rig back a few inches, but they are not compatible with the factory puck system, they use a square shank to keep the ball from moving vs the round shank in the puck system. Would need to do some math there to see where you end up. They make raised balls which should be fine, as long as it does not bring your ride off level. I am sitting at 7" now and still have had contact once (in a situation I should have walked away from). KeithCannot help you with the height other than to say you want the 7". Yep there is the down side of getting my dimensionally challenged body in the truck to hook up the safety chains, etc The other is I think it also moves the trailer closer so tailgate clearance becomes and issue when hitching It is an interesting set up. I know there extended shank balls out there, but I am concerned about damage to truck bed hitch.
As designed using a standard ball and shank (4" to top of ball from bed) I calculate 5 to 5.5" of rail clearance Fords 21,5 bed depth and. Gen-Y got back to me with drawings - good customer service. Honestly I'm glad to have them.Yep there is the down side of getting my dimensionally challenged body in the truck to hook up the safety chains, etc I do run chains, not a big deal, all the gooseball kits come with chain anchors that hook into the pucks. I keep some low profile things in the back half, propane fire pit, and my power cord. The footprint of the hitch is small, but because of the way the arm is made you don't get much height under it for things. I'd say it's been a lateral move from my Andersen at best. Not sure if the Gen Y positions differently than that.Īlso I had hoped I would gain a lot of space in the bed while towing for stuff. Even once the tailgate is up I still can't open my front storage. The only downside to mine I'd say is my setup places the tailgate pretty close to the front compartment when hooking up. The cup on mine is sightly funnel shaped so you can be off about the half the width of the ball, similar to a bumper pull trailer. I pretty much always have someone with me so it's not much of an issue. I don't find the camera super helpful for hooking up, it is good for left to right alignment but does not do much for knowing when to stop. I love not having anything in my truck except the ball when I unhook. Thanks Rob, the Gen Y came out after I bought my Goosebox, so it wasn't a consideration for me but I've heard good things.Īs far as the concept of towing with a goose ball, I love it.
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