looking for a trailer

doyle81 · 03-07-2009, 07:45 AM

hey guys, i'm looking for a goose-neck trailer to be town behind my truck. whats the best combination as far as length, weight, and wheel base. just so i dont overload the truck and get tickets. thanks

**Johnasara** · 03-07-2009, 07:46 AM

What are you wanting to pull??? Also check Craigslist

**bigdaddydiesel** · 03-07-2009, 07:48 AM

It all depends on what you want to use it for, there are so many applications that you really need to be specific about your trailering needs.

doyle81 · 03-07-2009, 07:56 AM

mostly smaller equipment, tractors, skid-steers, truck/cars if need be, stuff like that. i guess my question would lean more on what weight i could have on the tongue on the truck and how heavy of a trail to go with. my father has a 20k lbs trailer that i used with a JD tractor and a t250 bobcat on it but i think i was right on the border or tongue weight or i was over. that trailer is a 32 footer, i dont think i need a trailer that long but I'm not so sure i wouldn't use it.

**Hook'em_Horns!** · 03-07-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by doyle81

what’s the best combination as far as length, weight, and wheel base. Just so I don’t overload the truck and get tickets… mostly smaller equipment, tractors, skid-steers, truck/cars if need be, stuff like that…

As you well know from hooking onto that 20k GN (you were overloaded), because of weight limitations with a 2500HD, you’re going to be limited in GN choices versus having a 3500DRW to pull with. Staying within the limits of your HD, with the small tonnage you’re proposing to haul, going with a tag trailer instead may be a better option and much cheaper too.

Generally, an empty GN will weigh more per foot of trailer than a comparable tag trailer will, thus reducing your trailer’s hauling capacity in relation to axle limits. Your best bet would be a 20’ open car-hauler style tag trailer with tandem 8-lug 7k brake axles. This will give you 10k lbs of hauling capacity and 1250 lbs of tongue weight, which is within the limits of a stock 2500HD D-Max, and plenty of trailer to haul the items mentioned.

**timespentsearching** · 03-07-2009, 09:26 AM

i have pulled 20,000 many times with the 3/4 ton with air bags and she does just fine. as for GN trailers. most are 16-20k in the size youll probably want. dual wheel trailers over singles are also nice. the trialer dad and i have is a 20k, tri axle with dual. its 18 on the flat with a 6 foot trails and then the neck. here is a pic with the burnt up tractor from your hay barn fire this last summer

aglandcattleman · 03-07-2009, 09:41 AM

I have a 25ft 20k gooseneck. I like it for hauling hay and big awkward stuff. I mainly need it for the size as I dont haul really heavy stuff. I would love to have a 20-24 ft 14k goose lowboy with a tilt deck. They are awesome for loading vehicles, skid steers and small equip.

wheeler82 · 03-07-2009, 10:05 AM

i have a 25 foot gooseneck, w/ the king pin for fifth wheel hookup and i love it...its an appilacian and its 14k....and you can buy them pretty reasnable..i just haul my off road cars with it and some tractors now and then.

**Tow Master** · 03-08-2009, 10:32 PM

I have a Quality Brand 7k 19ft car hauler and Im happy with it! There out of ohio. Not tryin to hurt anyones feelings but I saw some stuff at the appalacian trailer factory. Id never buy one of them.

This is from last week. Had the dinky tires on

Yellow is Good · 08-04-2009, 07:57 PM

i have been searching around looking for some info on a gooseneck trailer. i am looking at picking one up and am thinking about a 25 foot gooseneck. My question is i currently have a 16 foot bump hook flat bed and when i load a car it hits due to the load angle of the ramps to the deck. is the angle of the beavertail on a gooseneck going to cause this problem as well. I need to know what to expect.