CURT 60628 OEM-Style Gooseneck Hitch Ball SKU Installation Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Curt
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION MANUAL
60628
Level of Difficulty Easy
Parts List 1 Gooseneck ball
Tools Required None
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WARNING
Never exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended towing capacity. Vehicle
performance (braking, handling, acceleration, turning radius) can be
drastically affected by a trailer. Allow additional time and space for
stopping, changing lanes, passing and turning. Do not tow more than one
trailer at a time. This may cause loss of control. Severe bumps can damage the
towing system. Avoid or drive slowly over rough terrain.
Notes and Maintenance
Before you begin the installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time
required.
Keep the gooseneck ball, receiver and trailer coupler lubricated regularly.
Use silicone spray or equivalent to prevent wear and rust.
Keep the gooseneck ball, receiver, and trailer coupler free of dirt and other
foreign debris.
Failure to maintain the towing system could result in poor performance and/or
failure.
Periodically check the gooseneck hitch to ensure all fasteners are tight and
structural components are sound.
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Installation
To install the gooseneck ball, lift the handle from its seat and rotate 90°.
Insert the gooseneck ball into the receiver tube in the bed of truck. Rotate
the handle to the locked
position and flip it down into its seat.
Note: If the handle does not freely rotate into the locked position,
rotate the ball while applying light pressure to the side of the handle. When
the handle rotates into the locked position, flip it down into the seated
position.
When the gooseneck ball is not in use, remove it from the receiver tube and
store it in a dry, clean area.
Place the rubber cover (#66155, sold separately) in the gooseneck receiver
when the ball is removed to keep dirt and contaminants out.
TOWING TIPS
Towing Tips
Before towing the first time| Verify adequate turning clearance between the
truck cab/box corners and trailer(s).
Check truck box clearance. There should be a minimum clearance of 6″ between
the bottom of the trailer(s) overhang and the top of the box sides. Verify all
hardware is torqued to the proper specification.
Verify the trailer safety chain length. Too much slack in the chain may
prevent maintaining control in the event of separation. Leave only enough
slack to allow full turning without interference.
Verify the trailer attachments to the safety chain anchors are secure (cannot
be shaken free during towing).
Before towing every time| Ensure all fasteners are tight and that all
structural components are sound.
Do not tow a trailer with worn or damaged parts.
Attach the trailer securely to safety chain anchors.
Ensure the trailer weight does not exceed any part of the towing system. Be
sure the load is heavier towards front of the trailer while not exceeding the
hitch tongue weight. Be sure trailer load is secured to prevent shifting and
centered from left to right.
Never load the trailer heaver behind the trailer axle(s).
Check tires to ensure they are inflated to the proper specification.
Follow vehicle and trailer recommendations.
Verify trailer lights, electric brakes and breakaway switches are working
properly.
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