How to Measure Truck Bed Clearance
Do this first. Short beds and crew cabs need clearance math before you buy a hitch head or gooseneck ball.
Watch on YouTubeGooseneck versus Fifth Wheel: When to Choose (Canada)
Towing
Choosing between a gooseneck and a fifth-wheel hitch in Canada is really a truck-bed decision, not an SUV bumper decision. Both setups live in the bed over or near the rear axle. A fifth-wheel hitch uses a head that locks onto a kingpin, which is the usual setup for recreational fifth-wheel trailers. A gooseneck uses a ball in the bed for many stock and utility trailers. Here is when each setup fits, with CURT puck, head and rail kits we stock, plus free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Built for Canadian hitch shoppers. free shipping on CURT towing gear from Lots of Parts.
Related reading: what hitch class do I need, hitch versus vehicle tow rating, and when do I need weight distribution. Prefer the full index? Open the towing guides hub.
Related reading: what hitch class do I need, hitch versus vehicle tow rating, and when do I need weight distribution. Prefer the full index? Open the towing guides hub.
How we choose gooseneck versus fifth-wheel without mixing jobs
Start with the trailer coupler you already own or plan to buy. Kingpin trailers want a fifth-wheel head and matching legs or rails. Gooseneck couplers want a bed ball and a puck or rail system the truck supports. Factory puck prep on many GM, Ford, Ram, and Nissan trucks simplifies either one when the live kit lists your years. Short beds need a slider or roller. If you only tow a conventional bumper-pull trailer, stay on a rear receiver and skip bed hardware.
Step 1Name the trailer coupler
Kingpin versus gooseneck ball decides the family.
Step 2Check factory puck or rail prep on the truck
Each kit lists which beds it fits.
Step 3Mind short-bed clearance
Sliders and rollers exist because cab contact is real.
Step 4Stay on a conventional hitch when the trailer is bumper-pull
Do not force bed hardware onto the wrong job.
Official CURT videos for Canadian truck-bed hitch shoppers
These clips come from the official CURT YouTube channel (@curtmfg). Use them before you open a product page.
If an embed does not load, use the YouTube link under each video.
How to Hook Up a Fifth Wheel Hitch
Orientation for jaws, locking, and the typical hookup flow at the campground or yard.
Watch on YouTubeGooseneck Hitches Introduction
Intro to gooseneck balls, under-bed kits, and when a gooseneck is the cleaner heavy-haul choice.
Watch on YouTubeDouble Lock EZr Gooseneck Hitch
Closer look at a popular under-bed gooseneck design used with vehicle-specific kits.
Watch on YouTube
Shop CURT part 60692 OEM puck gooseneck kit
In-stock OEM puck system gooseneck kit for listed GM, Ford, and Nissan trucks with factory prep, with free shipping from Lots of Parts.
Open the product pageWorth knowing. Bumper-pull trailers stay on a rear receiver. Bed hardware is a different aisle.
CURT gear for the job
CURT part 60692OEM puck gooseneck kitOEM puck system gooseneck kit for listed GM, Ford, and Nissan trucks with factory prep.$252.41 CAD
CURT part 60629OEM-style gooseneck ballOEM-style gooseneck ball for listed puck-system trucks. Confirm diameter and rating on the product page.$179.57 CAD
CURT part 16520A16 fifth-wheel hitch headA16 fifth-wheel hitch head. Needs matching CURT legs or a roller for installation.$839.93 CAD
CURT part 16021Ram OEM fifth-wheel legsOEM fifth-wheel legs for listed Ram puck-system years, adapting a CURT head to the factory prep.$890.33 CAD
CURT part 16200Fifth-wheel rail and bracket kitFifth-wheel rail and bracket kit that provides an industry-standard mounting point for many fifth-wheel heads.$251.93 CAD
| Topic | What we tell shoppers |
|---|---|
| Fifth wheel | Kingpin trailers pair with a head plus legs or rails in the bed. |
| Gooseneck | Gooseneck couplers pair with a bed ball and puck or rail prep. |
| Truck realities | Bed length, puck prep, and payload still decide the job. |
| Stay conventional | Bumper-pull trailers belong on a rear receiver, not bed hardware. |
Related guides worth opening
What hitch class do I needConventional class language.
Hitch versus vehicle tow ratingDoor sticker before bed hardware.
When do I need weight distributionBumper-pull leveling only.
Towing guides hubFull Canada hitch index.
In short: name the coupler first, match puck or rail prep on the truck, respect short-bed clearance, and keep bumper-pull trailers on a conventional receiver.
