Overview
The B&W Trailer Hitch GNRC959 is a Turnoverball gooseneck center section that carries a solid, machined 2-5/16 inch ball and is rated for 30,000 lb gross trailer weight (GTW) and 7,500 lb vertical tongue weight (VTW). It mounts directly to existing bolt holes in the truck frame.
Pickup owners who tow gooseneck trailers will want to know exactly which trucks a center section fits, so the applications below deserve a careful check. The GNRC959 is made in the USA with a gray powder coat finish, and its steel locking pin is spring-loaded for quick engagement.
Key features
- Bolts to existing frame holes with no drilling or welding
- Solid, machined 2-5/16 inch ball
- 5/8 inch thick spring-loaded steel locking pin
- Durable gray powder coat finish
- Rated for 30,000 lb GTW and 7,500 lb VTW
- Made in the USA
Towing a gooseneck safely
Gooseneck towing puts the trailer weight over the rear axle, so the truck’s suspension, brakes and tires share the load with the center section. Before each trip, look over the locking pin, bolt heads and frame mounting points for looseness or wear. A quick walk-around catches most problems before they become a safety issue on the road.
Trucks with different bed lengths or axle ratios may tow differently, so compare the ratings on the trailer and truck with the center section before setting up. Keep the trailer level, use proper safety chains, and avoid hard stops with a loaded trailer until your brakes are settled in. Replace a damaged coupler or ball promptly instead of repairing it on the road.
Specifications
| Brand | B&W Hitch |
|---|---|
| Part number | GNRC959 |
| UPC | 852089001719 |
| Product type | Turnoverball gooseneck center section |
| Ball | Solid, machined 2-5/16 inch |
| Locking pin | Spring-loaded steel, 5/8 inch thick |
| Finish | Durable gray powder coat |
| Gross trailer weight (GTW) | 30,000 lb |
| Vertical tongue weight (VTW) | 7,500 lb |
| Mounting | Existing frame bolt holes |
| Drilling or welding | Not required |
| Country of manufacture | USA |
Vehicle fitment
Applications include Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Ford F-150 trucks across several model years. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
This center section bolts to existing frame holes, so no drilling or welding is needed. Check that the truck’s frame and towing limits suit a 30,000 lb gross trailer weight before hitching.
What’s included
The center section comes with its ball and spring-loaded locking pin. Compare the box contents with your installation plan before you begin.
Not included: the Turnoverball gooseneck hitch the section is designed for, and a gooseneck trailer coupler.
