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Enjoy using the power of a gooseneck hitch with your ton truck to pull or haul your trailer, toys, or RV. When youre not towing, you can now quickly and simply take the lightweight REESE Max Duty Gooseneck Hitch out of your truck. Your bed will be clean and clear for whatever to-dos you have next on your list. Thats because this gooseneck hitch easily drops into and can be removed from the REESE Max Duty Underbed Mounting System - the first and only under-bed mounting kit on the market designed to have both a gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch mount into the same puck system for ton trucks.
With a weight rating of 14,000 pounds, the Max Duty Gooseneck Hitch is designed to give you the maximum amount of towing capacity out of your pickup. The goose ball is made of solid steel for maximum strength when towing while the base is coated with a black powder finish to resist rust and corrosion. The Max Duty Gooseneck Hitch comes completely pre-assembled and ready to install into the unique Max Duty puck pattern underbed mounting kit and it also features convenient safety chain attachment points for added security. The Max Duty underbed mounting pattern is the only system that is exactly the same between truck manufacturers, making this gooseneck hitch instantly transferrable between Ford, GM, and RAM ton pickups. Like all REESE products, the 14K Max Duty Gooseneck Hitch is tested to exceed SAE J2638 standards and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
| BRAND: | REESE |
| PART NUMBER: | 30946 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 60.23 LBS |
| FINISH: | BLACK POWDER COAT |
Reese has designed towing equipment since 1952 and remains a benchmark for heavy-duty towing. The line covers fifth wheel hitches such as the modular M5, gooseneck couplers including the Goose Box, air-ride and short-bed pin boxes, weight distribution systems with active sway control, and the accessories that connect them, all built to exceed published industry standards.
Reese has been pioneering towing performance since 1952, when Margaret Reese asked her husband TJ to stop travel trailers rocking every time somebody walked through them. His answer, the first pair of stabilising jacks, was simple and effective enough to change the RV industry. From that starting point Reese grew into a designer and manufacturer of complete towing systems, and today it anchors the heavy-duty end of the Horizon Global towing portfolio.
Fifth wheel towing is where the brand's engineering is most visible. The M5 fifth wheel hitch uses a modular design that breaks into manageable sections for assembly, with a wider stance, tighter tolerances and a shock absorption system aimed at the jolts that travel up through a truck bed. For owners who would rather tow from a gooseneck coupler and keep the bed clear, the Goose Box 20K replaces the trailer's king pin with a gooseneck connection carrying its own air-ride cushioning.
Pin boxes are a Reese speciality. The 5th Airborne uses air-ride technology to dampen road shock and reduce the chucking motion that makes fifth wheel towing tiring, while the Sidewinder was designed for short-bed pickups, pivoting the connection point so the trailer can turn sharply without the front cap meeting the cab.
For conventional towing, Reese weight distribution systems restore load to the tow vehicle's front axle and control sway. The Pro Round Bar distributes weight evenly while damping sway, and the Pro Dual Cam II uses active cam-based sway control that works harder the stronger the sway force becomes. Complete kits pair bars, head and shank to a rated tongue weight, and dedicated sway control kits can be added to existing setups. The products suit RV owners, horse and livestock haulers and anyone towing near the upper end of a vehicle's rating.
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The 30946 is designed for light trucks including Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado, and Dodge Ram. Long bed (8 ft) trucks are best for turning clearance. The unit comes pre-assembled and ready to install in GM and Ford trucks. If installing in a RAM, the mounting locations must be changed before installation. For specific fitment confirmation, contact the manufacturer.
Yes. For RAM trucks, you must change the mounting locations before installation. Remove all lynch pins (3) and castle nuts (4), move T-Bushings (6) and T-pins (5) to the inner slots, ensure T-Bushings remain in the same orientation, and reassemble hardware in reverse order. Do not fully tighten castle nuts; they will be adjusted during truck installation.
You need 15/16" wrenches. The unit comes pre-assembled, so no additional tools are listed as required for installation.
Yes. The Above Bed Gooseneck comes pre-assembled, adjusted, and ready to install (depending on truck make). For GM and Ford trucks, no pre-installation assembly is needed. RAM trucks require mounting location changes before installation.
Gross trailer weight must not exceed 14,000 pounds. Pin weight must not exceed 2,800 pounds. Trailer weight should be the lowest of the vehicle tow rating, hitch rating, and gross trailer weight rating for safe towing.
Use only a SAE 2-inch kingpin with the 30946 gooseneck hitch.
Approximately 15%-20% of trailer weight should be on the hitch (pin weight). The remaining 80%-85% should be distributed on the trailer axles. If in doubt, have pin weight measured by a qualified facility.
Remove the two lynch pins and position the unit over the pucks with handles in the OPEN position. Once positioned, rotate handles to the CLOSED position and insert the locking lynch pins to prevent handles from opening during operation.
Verify that the hitch is tight to the truck bed by lifting each side of the hitch and the gooseball. Ensure all lynch pins, foot bracket, and castle nuts are undamaged and securely locked. Verify the snap ring and ball are secure and undamaged.
The 30946 is a gooseneck hitch designed for use with recreational gooseneck trailers only. It is designed for light trucks such as the Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado, and Dodge Ram. The hitch comes pre-assembled and ready to install, with modifications required only for RAM trucks.
The 30946 includes: 1 Above Bed Gooseneck unit, 4 T-Pin Locking Handles, 6 Lynch Pins (Handle Lock), 4 Castle Nuts (M5), 4 T-Pins (M5), 4 T-Bushings (M5), 1 Ball, and 1 Snap Ring.
Yes. If being installed in a GM truck, the unit is ready to install as shipped. No modifications are necessary.
Yes. If being installed in a Ford truck, the unit is ready to install as shipped. No modifications are necessary.
Due to variations in truck underbeds, it is normal for some handles to be loose and others too tight. If a handle appears too loose and rattles or cannot close fully, remove the lynch pin and adjust the castle nut by hand (finger tighten only) to a position where the handle does not rattle or is able to close. Once adjustment is satisfactory, re-insert the lynch pin.
The height of the coupler should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Allow approximately 6 inches clearance between the top of the pickup walls and the underside of the front of the trailer for pitch and roll. To determine hitch height: measure from the ground to the coupler (Dimension A), measure from the inside of the truck bed to the ground (Dimension B), then calculate: Hitch Height = A – B + 2". The 2" value estimates suspension compression due to kingpin weight, which could range 1"-5" depending on truck and trailer.
Allow approximately 6 inches clearance between the top of the pickup walls and the underside of the front of the trailer for pitch and roll of the trailer. Allow more clearance for off-road use. Dimensions C and D can be used to determine clearance over the side rails. If your measurements are close to these guidelines, re-check clearances. If the vehicle or trailer has added bed vicinity accessories (fairings, air dams, ground effects, bed rails, etc.), additional dimensioning and clearance checks must be made.
The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear truck axle (X) should be approximately 4 inches greater than one-half the trailer width (Y). Long bed (8 ft) light trucks are best for truck-trailer turning clearance.
Before any trip, verify that lynch pins, foot bracket, and castle nuts are undamaged and securely locked. Verify that the snap ring and ball are secure and undamaged.
Avoid putting any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer. Unexpected or accidental movement can cause serious injury or death. If you must place any part of your body under the trailer or between the truck and trailer, you MUST perform ALL of the following steps: (1) Check that the truck transmission is in park, (2) Check that the emergency brake is on, (3) Block in front of and behind all trailer tires, (4) Check that the trailer landing gear are resting on firm ground.
The connection for trailer wiring must be located at the side of the truck bed between the driver's seat and the rear wheel to prevent operators from working between the truck and trailer.
Under no circumstances should you exceed the towing vehicle manufacturer's recommended vehicle towing capacity. The towing vehicle must have a manufacturer's rated towing capacity equal to or greater than the gross trailer weight (dry weight of the trailer plus payload). Trailer and its contents together must not exceed the truck, hitch, and/or trailer tow ratings.
In order to maintain performance over the life of the product: (1) Before any trip, verify that lynch pins, foot bracket, and castle nuts are undamaged and securely locked. (2) Verify that the snap ring and ball are secure and undamaged.
Yes. The 30946 is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty from Horizon Global Corporation. The warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only and warrants that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship, ordinary wear and tear expected, provided that installation and use is in accordance with product instructions. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damage from abuse, neglect, misuse, accidents, misapplication, overloading, improper installation, improper maintenance, or product alterations by anyone other than the manufacturer. For warranty claims, contact Horizon Global at 47912 Halyard Dr. Suite 100, Plymouth, MI 48170, or call 1-800-632-3290.
Due to variations in truck underbeds, it is normal for some handles to be loose. If a handle appears too loose and rattles, remove the lynch pin and adjust the castle nut by hand (finger tighten only) to a position where the handle does not rattle. Once adjustment is satisfactory, re-insert the lynch pin.
Due to variations in truck underbeds, it is normal for some handles to be too tight. If a handle cannot be closed fully, remove the lynch pin and adjust the castle nut by hand (finger tighten only) to a position where the handle is able to close. Once adjustment is satisfactory, re-insert the lynch pin.
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