Help me with the right size trailer!

[RedNeckRacin]

Most butt stink to except to the owner! A trailer seems to be pretty personal to everyone since they have a specific purpose in mind for it.

 

[farmer2009]

I also have a 6.0 in an 06. Usual loads I pull are around 10k. 14k GN 16 +4. In saying that I've had a lot more on that combo. Had a load of logs and didn't realize how heavy I was till on the road. Never weighted but guessing 20+k with trailer. Don't plan on that again. Did fine on flat ground but hills killed me. 35 mph backroads so no runs. Next trailer will be a 20+5 20k. Duals for stability and tire safely.

In saying that I'd recommend the dual wheel trailer.

To bad your not closer. There's a 30'PJ 25k on Craigslist close by. Bought to large in January is what add says.

 

[bdog]

Payload with tractor and more will be just under 10k which is just above the gvwr of a single wheel tandem axle trailer. That is the weight of the tractor I am looking into buying with a 3k lbs bush hog. I also have a skid loader that is 7k lbs that I would haul every now and then. My truck is a 2011 with 3.73 gears.

Thanks for everyone replies and advice thus far.

If that is all you are going to haul you don't need a Tandem dual. They make tons of 14k rated single wheel tandem trailers. You should be able to find a trailer maybe a low pro so it is easier to load that weighs 4-5k with tandem axles that are 7k rated or even upgrade to 8k rated. Keep in mind with a gooseneck you have approximately 20% of the weight on the tongue so even if your trailer and load weighs a little bit over 14k you are not going to have that much load on the trailer axles.

I will also second the recommendation on 17.5's. I bought my wheels at southwest wheel and put them on my equipment trailer. The axles are rated for 7k but the tires are rated for close to 5k each so I have 20k worth of tires that never see over 14k of load so they last forever and blowout risks are greatly reduced.

When the DOT stops you they don't unhook your trailer and weigh it separately they weigh your truck and trailer axles. As long as you don't have over 14k on your tandem 7k axles you are good to go. The tongue weight isn't factored in on the trailer weight because it is counted with the truck.

Check out something like this:Gooseneck Carhauler 14,000 Lb w/Drop Axles & 6" Channel Frame Load Trail Trailer Manufacturing

Either the 24' or 28' should be able to handle 10k of cargo and not overload the axles as at least 1,500 lb or more of that weight is going to be on the tongue.

 

[wcampbell47]

I have seen both PJ and Load Trail units that are goose neck and tandem axles with single tires. GVWR is around 15680 lbs. If your truck and any future truck GVWR is 10, 000 or under you will not be classified as "commercial" according to Texas DOT. Load Trail has some monster single tires available. Really like my Load Trail dump trailer. I am running '01 F350 with the 6.8 v10. No issues on power so far but I'm a flat lander. My next trailer will be one of those with hydraulic tilt. At 68 ramps are just not fun. Just purchased a set of 5,000 lb aluminum ramps from Northern Tools. Both together are lighter than one of my steel ramps currently using.

 

[skipmarcy]

I really like my Load Max (Load Trail) 14K GN I bought last summer. If you go to 24' they go to 8" on the frame - mine is a 22' flat with 2' dove which qualifies. Mine is the equipment/carhauler style with 83" between the removeable fenders. The spring-assist ramps are double-hinged and have adjustable feet for safer loading. I plan to upgrade tires as well once I get a little use out of these - I don't haul my tractor around as much anymore. My trailer weighs 4210 lbs. and the few times I've hauled it with my F250 it has performed beautifully. I like that they left the neck high, I'm 6'4" and only have to slightly duck my head to walk under the neck when hooked to the F250 of stock height, saves some steps. Can't say how the powder coat will hold up but they covered it well top to bottom. The wiring harness is about the best I've seen on a production trailer and hopefully the LED lights will last a long time.

I shopped around for over a year before deciding on this trailer. PJ was going to be my next choice. I toured the Big Tex plant in Georgia passing thru there on I75 and wasn't just overly impressed, looked at several other lesser-known brands as well. So far I feel like I made the right choice.

 

[LD1]

Trailer is gonna push 7k. Your load of 10k combine for 17k being towed. That's more than I would want behind a SRW with 6.0/Gasser. Need to upgrade the truck first then trailer IMO

 

[ovrszd]

Trailer is gonna push 7k. Your load of 10k combine for 17k being towed. That's more than I would want behind a SRW with 6.0/Gasser. Need to upgrade the truck first then trailer IMO

Adding the weight of his truck, app. 6500 lbs, he's now moving 23,500 lbs with the 6.0L. To move that weight it will be turning 3500 rpms or above a LOT. It'll do it, but those around you in hilly traffic won't be happy.

 

[Lance2622]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts, experience and advice. After a day of driving around and looking at trailers I decided to hold off and rethink my situation. I am not one to constantly be buying and selling. I want a trailer that will meety needs now and my needs in the future and my biggest set back was my truck. Therefore I went out and bought a new 2014 dodge drw 3500 with the 6.7 Cummins. My gooseneck is getting put in on Tuesday and then I will continue my pursuit of a trailer.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Let's see the pics of the new ride!

 

[LD1]

I think you made a good decision. And that truck shouldnt have any issues with whatever trailer you end up getting.