5th Wheel HitchThe three most common types of hitches are the weight-carrying hitch, the weight-distributing (or load equalizer) hitch, and the fifth-wheel hitch, or gooseneck. Weight-carrying hitches are designed to carry all of the trailer’s tongue weight. Weightdistributing hitches are used with a receiver hitch and special parts that distribute the tongue weight among all tow vehicle and trailer axles. 5th wheel hitches are designed to mount the trailer connection in the middle of the truck bed.