1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Gooseneck Hitches

CURT fixed ball gooseneck hitches are built to deliver all the towing power you need to tackle the demands of the job, without breaking the bank. When your day starts the moment you climb into the seat of that full-size 4×4 pickup, your towing equipment needs to be a reliable extension of your truck. CURT fixed ball gooseneck hitches are a permanent towing solution that offer reliable strength at an economical price. This CURT fixed ball hitch features an over-bed design, installing directly on top of your truck bed using CURT over-bed gooseneck installation brackets. It offers a gross trailer weight capacity up to 30,000 lbs. to allow you to tow whatever heavy-duty trailer you need, from point A to point B, whether a livestock trailer full of horses, a flatbed piled with building materials or a car hauler carrying a backhoe. This fixed ball gooseneck hitch also comes with a standard 2-5/16″ gooseneck trailer ball welded onto a thick 12″ x 12″ steel plate. The fixed design ensures the ball can never be loosened or stolen, increasing safety on the road and preventing theft. Also, to ensure that CURT fixed ball gooseneck hitches can indeed be called CURT hitches, we finish them in a durable carbide powder coat that provides the necessary protection against rust, wear and other everyday threats you meet off the beaten path. For the best quality and durability in gooseneck towing, CURT is the obvious choice. We carefully engineer, test and manufacture our gooseneck hitches to meet today’s safety standards and exceed all expectations. For a gooseneck hitch with all the quality of a CURT hitch and the economy to keep your wallet full, there is nothing like a CURT fixed ball gooseneck hitch.

Product Features:

• Accepts up to 30,000 lbs. GTW and 7,500 lbs. vertical load limit
• 2-5/16″ trailer ball fits all standard gooseneck trailers
• Permanently attached gooseneck ball eliminates theft and loss
• Protected by a highly durable carbide powder coat finish
• Reinforcement required to reach max gross trailer weight rating
• Safety chain hookup loops #66113 sold separately
• Assembled in USA
• Limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts)

Choosing the right gooseneck hitch is only half the battle in preparing your pickup truck for towing a gooseneck trailer. CURT gooseneck hitches are a premium option in the heavy-duty towing industry, but they are only one of the members in the heavyweight tag team that is CURT gooseneck towing. While a gooseneck hitch gets all the glory above the floor of your truck bed, gooseneck installation brackets provide sure footing and a solid foundation for that oversized gooseneck trailer. Gooseneck installation brackets work by bolting onto the frame of your truck, typically using pre-existing holes. With a set of brackets firmly bolted on, a gooseneck hitch is able to be attached and is given the strength it needs to manage the massive amount of weight of a gooseneck trailer. With so many gooseneck hitch options available from CURT, we wanted to make sure we offered the gooseneck installation products needed to give you a complete towing package. Our installation brackets fit multiple vehicles and hitch heads. This particular set of gooseneck installation brackets is able to work with CURT Double Lock and Quick Goose II gooseneck hitches. It is rated to the vehicle’s maximum gross trailer weight capacity and provides a custom fit for certain years of the Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 or 3500 (see application info to verify fitment). With each set of CURT gooseneck installation brackets, we provide the necessary hardware for an easier installation, and we coat our gooseneck brackets in a liquid A-coat to make sure rust and other potential damages are not a problem.

Product Features:

• Mounts various CURT under-bed gooseneck hitches on specific pickup truck models
• Vehicle-specific design optimizes strength and installation time
• Constructed from high-strength, laser-cut steel for a precise fit
• Protected by a rust-resistant liquid A-coat
• Includes grade-8 mounting hardware

A CURT gooseneck hitch is more than a necessary tool for towing; it is an integrated extension of your truck that allows you turn your 4×4 into the workhorse it was designed to be. Gooseneck hitches are stronger, tougher and more subtle than any other, and when quality craftsmanship and intelligent design become the fuel that drives a gooseneck hitch, you get a towing solution that leaves others lost for words. The CURT under-bed Double Lock gooseneck hitch is strong, fast and easy to operate. It gets its name from the two locking pins that engage the trailer ball and hold it in place, giving you twice the security when towing especially heavy trailers. The Double Lock mounts underneath your truck bed with compatible gooseneck installation brackets and provides a removable 2-5/16″ gooseneck trailer ball with a gross trailer weight capacity up to 30,000 lbs. and a tongue weight capacity of 7,500 lbs. Using the heavy-duty operating handle, the trailer ball can be unlocked and flipped over whenever necessary to allow full use of the truck bed. The Double Lock comes with solid safety chain hookups, an attractive chrome trim ring, a durable A-coat finish and a limited lifetime warranty. This particular Double Lock gooseneck hitch is design to fit several models of Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Ram, Ford and Toyota (for a complete listing of vehicle and installation bracket compatibility, see application info).

Product Features:

• Double locking pins for superior trailer and trailer ball security
• Flip-and-store ball keeps truck bed free of obstructions
• Removable chrome-plated 2-5/16″ trailer ball fits most gooseneck trailers
• Installation requires no welding or truck bed removal
• Heavy-duty handle can be positioned on either side of the vehicle
• Chrome-plated trim ring provides a finished look
• Rubber hole cover helps prevent corrosion in trailer ball hole
• Includes spring-loaded safety chain loops and grade-8 hardware
• Protected by a durable A-coat finish

Choosing the right gooseneck hitch is only half the battle in preparing your pickup truck for towing a gooseneck trailer. CURT gooseneck hitches are a premium option in the heavy-duty towing industry, but they are only one of the members in the heavyweight tag team that is CURT gooseneck towing. While a gooseneck hitch gets all the glory above the floor of your truck bed, gooseneck installation brackets provide sure footing and a solid foundation for that oversized gooseneck trailer. Gooseneck installation brackets work by bolting onto the frame of your truck, typically using pre-existing holes. With a set of brackets firmly bolted on, a gooseneck hitch is able to be attached and is given the strength it needs to manage the massive amount of weight of a gooseneck trailer. With so many gooseneck hitch options available from CURT, we wanted to make sure we offered the gooseneck installation products needed to give you a complete towing package. Our installation brackets fit multiple vehicles and hitch heads. This particular set of gooseneck installation brackets is able to work with certain CURT Double Lock and Quick Goose II gooseneck hitches. It is rated to the vehicle’s maximum gross trailer weight capacity and provides a custom fit for certain years of the Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 or 3500 (see application info to verify fitment). With each set of CURT gooseneck installation brackets, we provide the necessary hardware for an easier installation, and we coat our gooseneck brackets in a liquid A-coat to make sure rust and other potential damages are not a problem.

Product Features:

• Mounts various CURT under-bed gooseneck hitches on specific pickup truck models
• Vehicle-specific design optimizes strength and installation time
• Constructed from high-strength steel
• Protected by a rust-resistant liquid A-coat
• Includes grade-8 mounting hardware

They’ve made the truck said to turn the world under its tires and the trailer that moves mountains in a day. But what about the hitch powerful enough to connect the two? The CURT Double Lock EZr gooseneck hitch boasts easier installation, easier operation and 30,000 lbs. of towing capacity to make towing that oversize gooseneck trailer look easy. To make things even easier, this gooseneck hitch kit includes both the under-bed gooseneck hitch and the vehicle-specific installation brackets. The combined kit makes it simple to get your truck ready for towing by eliminating the need to purchase two different parts. It includes the #60619 gooseneck hitch and the #60660 installation brackets to fit certain years of the Ram or Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 (for a complete listing of compatibility, see the CURT application guide). Installation of the Double Lock EZr requires only one person, using retainer clips to keep bolts secure and the center section fully supported while mounting it into place. It also uses our patented center locator to eliminate meticulous measuring and ensure error-free drilling. The EZr also uses carriage bolts whenever possible for one-wrench tightening. Operation of the Double Lock EZr is simple and safe. It uses two locking pins and a 3/8″ diameter handle to keep the gooseneck ball locked into the center section. The ball features a flip-over design that allows you to store it inside the receiver hole when not in use, keeping your truck bed completely free of obstructions. With a fortified center section, this hitch offers a gross trailer weight capacity up to 30,000 lbs. and a vertical load limit of 7,500 lbs., giving you the power you need to get the job done right. This CURT Double Lock EZr gooseneck hitch kit features a durable A-coat finish and includes a limited lifetime warranty. For safe, reliable towing you can count on, it is tested in accordance with SAE J2638 for safety.

Product Features:

• One-person installation requires no welding or truck bed removal
• Center locator eliminates the need to measure where the ball hole should be
• Double locking pins for superior trailer and trailer ball security
• Flip-and-store ball keeps truck bed free of obstructions
• Vehicle-specific design optimizes strength and installation time
• Removable chrome-plated 2-5/16″ trailer ball fits most gooseneck trailers
• Slotted safety chain holes allow for proper alignment with truck bed rails
• Chrome-plated trim ring provides a finished look
• Rubber hole cover helps prevent corrosion in trailer ball hole
• Heavy-duty 3/8″ diameter handle for solid operation
• Includes strong 5/8″ safety chain loops and grade-8 hardware
• Protected by a durable A-coat finish