Goose neck vs bumper pull

streamin · Feb 13, 2015

schmism said:
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.

Can you elaborate a bit on the differences you noticed? The more I look into a GN the more money it is going to take all around.

Salassik · Feb 13, 2015

bindian said:
I'm up in Willis. I will never buy another bumper pull for anything again. Love the gooseneck sit up too much to change. Smoother ride and more stable.
Come up to Willis and try my rig.View attachment 410786 View attachment 410787
hugs, Brandi

Off topic- Just curious, but do you have any problems with stressing that canopy while facing forward at highway speeds? I've been considering putting a hard canopy on mine, but concerned about how it holds up at highway speeds. Thanks in advanced.

schmism · Feb 14, 2015

streamin said:
Can you elaborate a bit on the differences you noticed? The more I look into a GN the more money it is going to take all around.

My 6" over 6" 10K equipment trailer is fairly tongue heavy. Without a WD hitch it would have a tenancy to porpoises fairly bad. without the WD hitch hitting the bumps at bridges ment you were rocking for a good distance afterward. With the hitch I dont feel the trailer at all. Truck sits level, trailer sits level.

Id recommend everyone have one that deal with tongue weights north of 700lbs.

Degolyerent · Feb 14, 2015

Salassik said:
Off topic- Just curious, but do you have any problems with stressing that canopy while facing forward at highway speeds? I've been considering putting a hard canopy on mine, but concerned about how it holds up at highway speeds. Thanks in advanced.

I have a canopy just like Brandi's and have had no problems towing facing either way at highway speeds.
John

ovrszd · Feb 14, 2015

BWSSR said:
WHY CAN'T I FIND THESE DEALS?...

Scrap guy called me a month or so ago and asked if I needed a 3pt, 3 bottom plow?? I said I'll come look at it. It's a Massey Ferguson plow that is worn out, one cutter missing. But it will work great for plowing in ditches or small projects which is all I'd ever use a plow for anyway. $25. He also had a welded up CAT II 3pt, 2 lower fork bale carrier. I said what would you take for that?? $15. I added them both to the fleet. I'll make a carrier box for the bale stabber. Guess you gotta know the right people!!!

bindian · Feb 15, 2015

Salassik said:
Off topic- Just curious, but do you have any problems with stressing that canopy while facing forward at highway speeds? I've been considering putting a hard canopy on mine, but concerned about how it holds up at highway speeds. Thanks in advanced.

My canopy is (I think) 1/4 inch aluminum held on by 3/8th inch U bolts. It might flutter a little at highway speeds, but it's nothing like wacking a huge limb with it. Mine has a rubber trim around the edges. Limbs just knock the trim off......then I just push it back on. I did back into a limb before and bent the back edge.

But it straightened out real fast with the right tool:hammer:...................I carry a 2 pound ball peen in the tractor's tool box.!
hugs, Brandi

TomSeller · Feb 15, 2015

Xfaxman said:
It will be much better to drive, no more tail wagging the dog effect. No more tongue weight bouncing the front end up and down.

Very nice trailer.

TomSeller · Feb 15, 2015

ovrszd said:
I had to do some math, I've got 4 trailers.

At least you didn't have to use fingers on both hands to count.

Xfaxman · Feb 15, 2015

ovrszd said:
two_bit_score said:

Ive got three trailers right now and need another one which will replace two. So I'll still have two after its all over.

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I had to do some math, I've got 4 trailers.