Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck are terms which define the coupling method between the trailer or caravan and towing vehicle. A Fifth Wheel coupling for a caravan works in the same way as for the large semi-trailers used by large freight vehicles where the coupling is a kingpin which is located on the trailer. The hitch for Fifth Wheel (sometimes called a turntable) is located in the bed of the truck or Ute.

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With Gooseneck, the coupling is a ball (similar to a tow ball) generally of 3" diameter. This time, the coupling is situated on the trailer and the ball is located in the bed of the Ute or truck (the reverse of Fifth wheel.)

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The main advantage of these types of couplings is that the nose weight of the trailer or caravan is located over the rear axle. This provides inherent stability by loading over the rear axle.

Another benefit is that the overall vehicle length can be reduced because the area taken up by the draw bar on a traditional tow set up is no longer necessary.

The coupling systems lend themselves to (generally) larger trailers or caravans and due to the coupling method can only be used on vehicles with tubs or tray backs, to allow the coupling to be mounted over the axle.

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