By Iron Head 49
Date 04-27-2009 01:10
Edited 04-27-2009 01:16
This probably isn't much help to you! I'm sure you plan on going back farther. My gooseneck ball is 8-inches behind the center of the rear axle on my 2007 3500 Dodge, I would have preferred it right over the center of the axle, but had to place it where the factory aluminum bed has the opening. I pull a 17,000-pound, 25-foot flatbed gooseneck with no problems. Knowing how well Fords can haul weight, and you'll only be towing 5,000-pounds I'll bet you can set it on the bumper and have no trouble, LOL!
Maybe you can experiment with a welder or two!
Oh and to add, they normally figure a properly loaded trailer only 20% of the gooseneck trailer's total weight is on the truck.
I agree with Johnyutah, why not just go bumper pull unless your going to upgrade in the future. I towed a 50 or 60 model 300M back from GA with mine and a bumper pull trailer and had no problems.
All you other guys, I can't believe you have your ball set back so far! You don't notice any light steering? Mine is set a few inches before my axle(but don't own a gooseneck either) I thought for sure set back that far you would notice a bit more skyward elevation! :-)