Long vs short bed truck when pulling a gooseneck?

[Bird]

Looks like he's pulling a car behind the trailer,too. Neat.

No, that was my '01 Ford Windstar parked behind him.:laughing:

 

[5030]

Here in Michigan, you can obtain a 'Recreational Doubles Endorsement' on your license that allows you to pull, for example, a fifth wheel travel trailer, plus another trailer (like a boat) hitched to the back of the fifth wheel.

It also applies to a bumper pull outfit.

There are some really long outfits plying the roads up here.......

Everytime I see one, I allow extra room. Considering the average driver is fairly inattentive, I oftentimes wonder if, they actually realize the length or have mirrors adjusted properly to actually see and judge the end of the second trailer......

 

[two_bit_score]

I've seen rigs hooked up like that, and they are too long for me to be comfortable pulling in much traffic.

 

[scoutcub]

For that, you have to do like my brother did with his F550, only he went with 11' plus the over cab part.:laughing:

That's an impressive setup!

 

[scoutcub]

Exactly!

Another thing about short beds is that the fuel tank capacity is usually less than a long bed. My F-250 LB has a 38-gallon tank. As I recall the SB has a 29-gallon tank. Even at 13MPG unloaded, my LB has 117-miles more range than a comparable SB.

If I had my way, I'd like a 10' bed.

Good decision, Long bed will serve you very well.

I changed out my 38 gal tank for a 57 gallon transfer flow tank, and love the extended range.

 

[mjncad]

I changed out my 38 gal tank for a 57 gallon transfer flow tank, and love the extended range.

Like these? Ford pickup replacement tanks

If I was flush with bucks I'd like to have one. Are they deeper than OEM units? If so I'd be a bit concerned about ground clearance if it was a significant amount.

 

[scoutcub]

Like these? Ford pickup replacement tanks

If I was flush with bucks I'd like to have one. Are they deeper than OEM units? If so I'd be a bit concerned about ground clearance if it was a significant amount.

That's the one. They do sit around 2" lower than the stock setup. To negate this, I added 2" coil extenders up front, and added an extra spring in the rear pack along with air bags. Went up 2" with no issues. Shopped round a bit and saved a few hundred $$$. Put it in myself with only minor cussing. :laughing:

 

[Bird]

Here in Michigan, you can obtain a 'Recreational Doubles Endorsement' on your license that allows you to pull, for example, a fifth wheel travel trailer, plus another trailer (like a boat) hitched to the back of the fifth wheel.

It also applies to a bumper pull outfit.

I haven't seen that very often, but every once in awhile I'll see one with a boat or a golf cart behind a travel trailer. If it were me, I'd be concerned that a trailer might have a flat and I wouldn't know it.

 

[scoutcub]

I haven't seen that very often, but every once in awhile I'll see one with a boat or a golf cart behind a travel trailer. If it were me, I'd be concerned that a trailer might have a flat and I wouldn't know it.

I've seen a few around...and always wondered how hard it is to back them up...

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I've seen a few around...and always wondered how hard it is to back them up...

You just don't.