Goose neck vs bumper pull

[foreman Etexas]

Same here 4 and 2 frames for couple small trailers I never finished

 

[RobertN]

I have been browsing GN trailers. When the time comes, I was considering an adapter plate that uses the rails in the truck. Like this link.

Compatability of a Goose Neck Plate with Reese Universal Mounting Kit and Rails | etrailer.com

Otherwise, I thought the disadvantage to a 5th wheel hitch on a utility trailer is motion is limited, which may affect folks who drive off road, in fields etc.

I am looking at getting trailer for my compact and have a 40' fifth wheel and was wondering if there is a disadvantage to just getting the trailer for my tractor with the tongue for the fifth wheel hitch?

 

[Diamondpilot]

I have 3 trailers. That's enough for now.

Chris

 

[Wooddust]

Even though there is more weight on the hitch, its effets on the truck are less cause its directly over the axles. A bumper pull that hitches several feet behind the axle gives the trailer lots of leverage.

Think of putting a pallet of whatever right at the back of the truck (half on the tailgate) vs shoving it all the way to the front of the bed. Same weight, big difference in how the suspension handles it.

One thing to keep in mind too, is GN's turn short and cut corners. You need WIDE driveway approaches to get into and out of. If you have a narrow drive, you may either have to change that, or stick with BP

Amen on narrow driveways. Backing a GN is a whole new world and if the Driveway is at all narrow and curved you need way wider ...

 

[ksluy]

I think it all comes down to weight and length if your 22ft and under, less than 10k stay with the bumper pull. Over 24ft and up go with the gooseneck. Just my two cents. (well may not even be worth two cents)

 

[bindian]

Bidding on another disc! Rb auction? I hope you get it. Looking forward to seeing ya soon!

Brett

Brett,
I didn't get it. They started the bidding at my "high" price and it went up to $2000. I would have went on and bid higher.........but this one is in pieces and is missing all hardware to assemble. It also had a frame crack near the tongue. I wanted it, but have too many projects as it is now. I was going to fix it up and resale it. As it was.............disassembled...........it would have taken up all my dual tandem trailer's footage. I need a longer trailer!
But all is not lost.............timed bidding continues tomorrow. Yippee!
hugs, Brandi

 

[Deere Dude]

What size truck are you using to pull these? Now I am questioning my F250.

I pull my 28 GN with an 02 GMC dually with Duramax. Even with the trailblazer loaded it does a super job. I load it to 14,000 on the axles and I think the total weight for truck and trailer full was around 23,800, on my last load. I'm not sure what the truck is rated for but that had to be close to maxing it out, but maybe not. The truck is 7500 and the trailer is 6000 approx so that leaves 10,300 for weight on the trailer. That doesn't seem like much, but maybe my math is fuzzy.

 

[ovrszd]

Brett,
I didn't get it. They started the bidding at my "high" price and it went up to $2000. I would have went on and bid higher.........but this one is in pieces and is missing all hardware to assemble. It also had a frame crack near the tongue. I wanted it, but have too many projects as it is now. I was going to fix it up and resale it. As it was.............disassembled...........it would have taken up all my dual tandem trailer's footage. I need a longer trailer!
But all is not lost.............timed bidding continues tomorrow. Yippee!
hugs, Brandi

Isn't it crazy what people will pay for equipment!!! In my territory I'd have struggled to pay $2K if it was field ready!!!! I bought a light duty 12ft tandem wheel disc from the local scrap yard for $128. It needed two bearings replaced. Tires even held air and are useable. I used it a lot last Fall doing some seeding.

 

[BWSSR]

Isn't it crazy what people will pay for equipment!!! In my territory I'd have struggled to pay $2K if it was field ready!!!! I bought a light duty 12ft tandem wheel disc from the local scrap yard for $128. It needed two bearings replaced. Tires even held air and are useable. I used it a lot last Fall doing some seeding.

WHY CAN'T I FIND THESE DEALS?...

 

[schmism]

I tow with an f250, 7.3 diesel and my trailer is a 20ft pipe top with 7k axles. When I went to my new tractor it weighed more. With loader, boxblade(#1100) or brush hog the weight I think is between #7500- #8000. Trailer is about #3000. Tongue weight was about #1100. Even though it is within limits the last time I drove 1500 miles it was very nerve racking to drive and not comfortable. I also had about #500 in the bed of the truck.

Sounds like the perfect use case for a WD hitch.

Given you already have the trailer, and its going to be lighter overall weight than GN version. Id stick with what you ahve and add a good WD hitch. It makes a world of difference on my E350 van.