Not all gooseneck trailers are used the same way. Whether you haul horses, equipment, livestock, race cars or commercial loads, the right gooseneck air hitch can help reduce road shock and trailer chucking for a smoother ride.
Shocker’s adjustable air ride system cushions the bumps, jerks and tugs transferred between your truck and trailer. Adjust air pressure as your load changes, and use the guide below to compare hitch and coupler options for your trailer.
Quick Recommendation Chart
| Trailer Type | Recommended Shocker Hitch |
|---|---|
| Horse Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air with 9″ Offset Coupler Shift Lock or Demco |
| Living Quarter Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air with 9″ Offset Coupler Shift Lock or Demco |
| Hotshot Trailer | 40K Gooseneck Surge Air with 3″ Coupler |
| RV / Camper Conversion | Quick Air 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Kit Shift Lock or Demco |
| Flatbed Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Equipment Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Race Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Car Hauler Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Gravity-Flow Grain Trailers | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Grain Cart Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Seed Tender Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Dump Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Hay Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Tilt Deck Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Deck-Over Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Livestock Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Landscaping Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
| Toy Hauler Trailer | 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch Shift Lock or Demco |
Air Ride Gooseneck Hitch Options
- 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch with Shift Lock Coupler
- 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch with Demco Coupler
- 40K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch with Shift Lock Coupler
- 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch with Shift Lock 9″ Offset Coupler
- 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch with Demco 9″ Offset Coupler
- 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch with Kingpin
Air Ride 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Options for RV 5th Wheel Campers
- Quick Air 5th Wheel to Gooseneck – Shift Lock Coupler
- Quick Air 5th Wheel to Gooseneck – Demco Coupler
- Quick Air 5th Wheel Air Ride Pin Box – Kingpin
Recommendations by Trailer Type
Gooseneck Flatbed Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco)
Flatbed trailers are commonly used for hauling machinery, equipment, pallets, vehicles, construction materials, and general cargo. The Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch helps absorb road shock and reduces stress on both the trailer and cargo.
Gooseneck Equipment Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco)
Equipment trailers often haul skid steers, mini excavators, tractors and other heavy machinery. The built-in air ride system cushions harsh road impacts and helps reduce wear and tear on both the equipment and trailer.
Gooseneck Living Quarter Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch with 9″ Offset Coupler (Shift Lock or Demco)
Living quarter trailers carry valuable interiors, appliances, furniture and gear. The 9″ offset coupler provides additional cab clearance, while the air ride system helps cushion road shock and reduce the vibration that can rattle trailer contents loose.
Gooseneck Horse Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch with 9″ Offset Coupler (Shift Lock or Demco)
Horse owners appreciate the smoother ride provided by Shocker Hitch air ride technology. The air ride system helps reduce trailer shock and jerking for less stress on horses and their owners. The 9″ offset coupler provides additional turning clearance for wide-front horse trailers.
Gooseneck Hotshot Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 40K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch with 3″ Coupler
Hotshot operators log thousands of miles and need dependable equipment. The 40K Surge Air Hitch with a 3″ coupler is designed for commercial towing. Its built-in air ride system helps absorb the chucking, jerks and tugs transferred through a rigid truck-to-trailer connection, reducing stress on the truck, trailer and cargo.
Gooseneck Race Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco) or choose a 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch with 9″ offset coupler (Shift Lock or Demco) for wide front gooseneck race trailers.
Protect your race car, UTV, drag car, sprint car, tools and racing equipment from unnecessary road shock. The air ride system cushions impacts and reduces vibration in both the tow vehicle and trailer, helping keep your toolbox, tire rack and gear from bouncing around.
Gooseneck Car Hauler Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco) or choose a 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch with 9″ offset coupler (Shift Lock or Demco) for wide front gooseneck car hauler trailers.
Whether hauling classic cars, show vehicles, or daily drivers, the 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch helps create a smoother towing experience and reduces harsh trailer movement and the chances of straps breaking and gear tipping over inside the trailer.
Gooseneck Seed Tender Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco)
Seed tenders often travel between farms and fields carrying valuable seed inventory. Gravel roads and uneven field approaches can create road shock and trailer chucking. The 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch helps cushion these impacts for a smoother ride and less stress on the truck and trailer.
Gooseneck Gravity-Flow Grain Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco)
Gravity-flow grain trailers frequently operate on gravel roads, field approaches and uneven terrain. The built-in air ride system helps absorb road shock and reduce trailer chucking and bucking for a smoother ride during harvest and transport.
Gooseneck Dump Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco)
Dump trailers frequently carry heavy loads that can create significant towing stress. The Surge Air system helps absorb impacts and improve overall towing comfort.
Gooseneck Hay Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco)
Whether hauling round bales or square bales, the 30K Surge Air Hitch provides a smoother ride and helps reduce wear on both truck and trailer.
Gooseneck Tilt Deck Trailers
Recommended Hitch: 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco)
Tilt deck trailers are commonly used for equipment hauling. An air ride gooseneck hitch helps cushion tugs and jerks, reduce trailer chucking and protect equipment during transport. Adjust air pressure to suit loaded, unloaded or changing trailer loads.
Gooseneck Deck-Over Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco)
Deck-over trailers are versatile workhorses for hauling equipment, vehicles, goods and materials. The air ride system helps reduce trailer bounce and improve ride quality. Smoother in the truck and smoother on the trailer.
Gooseneck Livestock Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco)
When hauling cattle, sheep, pigs or other livestock, reducing trailer shock can help improve animal comfort during transport. The air ride system cushions bumps and rough roads for a smoother ride and less stress on you and your animals.
Gooseneck Landscaping Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco)
Landscaping trailers carry mowers, skid steers, compact equipment, mulch, stone and other materials. An air ride hitch helps cushion the road shock transferred through a rigid gooseneck connection, reducing wear on your truck, trailer and equipment.
Gooseneck Toy Hauler Trailers
Recommended Hitch: Shocker 30K Gooseneck Surge Air Hitch (Shift Lock or Demco)
Protect ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, and other recreational vehicles from excessive trailer shock while enjoying a smoother towing experience. The smoother ride is felt in both the truck and inside the toy hauler. Easier gooseneck trailer towing along with way less wear and tear on your pickup, trailer and whatever is inside.
Not Sure What Gooseneck Stem Size You Need?
Not sure which stem fits your trailer? Check the inside dimensions of the trailer’s outer tube, then identify the pin-hole orientation and whether it has a top crank. Round stems may use straight or angled pin holes; square stems may use left-to-right or front-to-back holes. Use the options below as a starting point or contact Shocker Hitch for help. Find Your Gooseneck Hitch.
Round Stem Options
- 4″ round stem without pin holes (common on older trailers)
- 4″ round stem with left to right straight pin holes (common on horse trailers)
- 4″ round stem with left to right angled pin holes generally at a 10 to 20 degree angle
- 100 mm stem round with left to right straight pin holes (less common round stem type)
- 100 mm stem round with left to right angled pin holes generally at a 20 to 30 degree angle
Square Stem Options
- 4″ square stem with left to right straight pin holes (common on hd flatbed and equipment trailers)
- 4″ square stem with front to back straight pin holes (less common square stem)
- 4″ square stem with a top crank handle at top.
- 100 mm square stem with left to right straight pin holes
- 4.5″ square stem with left to right straight pin holes (common on newer hd flatbed and equipment trailers)
- 3.5″ square stem (common on smaller aluminum trailers)
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